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Canyon Tech
by Wayne Myers
Two experienced Southern Utah canyoneers discuss the equipment and techniques needed to safely enjoy a rapidly growing backcountry sport. Canyoneering combines hiking, route-finding, and technical rope work to allow canyoneers to navigate stunning canyons inaccessible to most people.
Episodes
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Long Rappels
Any rappels of 200 feet (30m) and beyond have special considerations that need to be considered to be able to manage the rappel safely. Also, listen to a new idea for rappelling out of the bag and see the accompanying video here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LuTnB_48WLo
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Crazy Enough to Work
Sometimes lesser taught ideas and techniques are helpful in special situations and/or to advance your problem solving skills. Hear a list of random, crazy ideas that work well enough to consider.
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Cringe
There are some practices people do in a canyon that make others cringe. Some are confusing, some are unwise, and some are simply unsafe.
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What SAR wants you to know.
Calling Search and Rescue is never an easy decision or a good event. However, there are ways for you and your canyon team to avoid getting into trouble and/or help out the SAR team coming to your aid.
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Not so Smart Things
We've done and seen plenty of "not so smart" things in canyons. Learn from our mistakes so you don't make the same ones! Even better, take a class or two from Kristin at Altura Adventures: https://www.altura-adventures.com/
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Please Release Me
When a rappeler is stuck or injured they may have to be lowered. Rigging releasable provides quick and easy rescue options to the team. Also, the world's first canyoneering rap song! (Lyrics below.) --------------------------------------------- The canyon’s callin’; Rodcle’s haulin’; Don’t forget...
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All the Canyon's a Stage
Canyoneering is a team sport where everyone performs one or more roles in the canyon to help the team succeed. Discussed in this episode are the defined roles like Team Leader and the lesser roles and tasks that anyone and everyone on the team should perform along the way to better ensure a safe...
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The Force is Strong with this One
Understanding force in canyoneering is key to creating safe systems that minimize forces on the anchors, your equipment, and ultimately...your body in the event of a fall.
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Self Rescue, Passing the Knot, and Ascending
We discuss three advanced techniques when on rope. Self Rescue; Passing the Knot; and Ascending. Each has their own techniques and safety considerations.
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How to Improvise
Things don't always go as planned. You forget gear. You drop gear. No problem...hear about other options for descending or ascending a rope when you have limited gear. Also learn how to get your rope back when you're out of pull cord and how to backup rappels safely.
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SAR-ry Not Sorry
Hear the reasons and methods to develop your skills to lead a rescue or at least be a contributing member of the rescue team!...
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Stewart's Folly
When you don't rig for problems and don't have good communications, problems multiply! Hear a first-hand account of getting stuck on rappel in a cold water flow at Stewart Falls in Utah. Hypothermia, heroics, and a Search and Rescue call ensues. Lessons learned all around!
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Death Valley Sounds Lovely
Desert canyons tend to have substantial differences than wet, flowing canyons. Discussed are the natural anchors most used in the desert along with techniques needed to safely navigate the (usually) dry canyons of the Southwest.
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Definitely NOT Medical Advice
Injuries are complicated in the backcountry because emergency services will take substantial time to arrive. Hear about common injuries while canyoneering, how to address them, and when to call for Search and Rescue.
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Water Water Everywhere
Flowing wet canyons pose different challenges than typical dry or pothole desert canyons. Hear the differences in rigging, communication, and other techniques for navigating the flowing water-filled canyons of the Pacific Northwest.
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What we know now that we didn't know then.
Sometimes you don't know what you don't know. Discussed are the things we do now - that we're more experienced - that we didn't do when new to canyoneering.
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And now a word from our Sponsor
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It's a long way to the top if you wanna canyoneer.
Stuck rope? Injuries? Backing out of a canyon? There are times instead of going down, canyoneers need to go up! Hear about different methods for ascending and other safety and efficiency considerations to help out your teammates.
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What's in Your Bag?
Canyoneers need to be self-sufficient in the backcountry. Learn about the equipment you and your group need to carry to be ready to safely navigate the canyon as well as respond to adverse events and rescue needs.
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What's on your Harness?
For convenience and safety there is various equipment a canyoneer will want readily available on their harness. Hear recommendations about what listeners should purchase and keep on their harness versus have in their bag or leave at home.
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Canyoneering Ethics
There are varied opinions about how to balance safety and convenience in a canyon with Leave No Trace principles. Listen to a discussion about ethical considerations and related techniques to allow everyone to enjoy the canyons as close to their natural state as feasible.
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Kids in the Canyon
Taking kids into a canyon can be dangerous, but careful practice and planning can maximize safety. Hear recommendations for how to practice prior to any canyon trip. Also, hear about techniques used to keep kids safe once you're in the canyon.
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Advanced Rescue Ideas
When things go horribly wrong and basic rescue techniques aren't going to solve the problem, it's time to shine using advanced techniques. In this episode learn about techniques and considerations for a full raise, double-rope rappel issues, pickoff rescues, and rescuing from above or below using...
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Rescue Me
When things go wrong in a canyon, ideally you can help your fellow canyoneers besides just calling Search and Rescue. Learn about what risks to watch for in the canyon and what to do when someone on your team gets stuck or hurt.
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Let's do a Canyon. (Finally!)
Now that you have all the right equipment and a wonderful team of people, it's time to make your way through a canyon. Learn about the considerations as you evaluate anchors, get on rappel, manage ropes, and efficiently and safely move through a canyon.
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Planning a Canyon
Whether you're leading a canyon or want to be an informed member of the team, it's important to understand what goes into planning a successful (and safe) trip. Team size and composition, approach and exit, the number of rappels, anchor types, canyon characteristics, and the weather will all...
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Anchors Away!
Safety in a canyon starts with trustworthy anchors. Learn about solid, equalized, redundant, efficient, no-extension anchor building and inspection techniques! Also gain an understanding of the types of anchors commonly found in canyons, how to inspect them, and what to watch out for.
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Knots and not Knots
Knots, bends, and hitches are critical for canyoneering setup, safety, and rescue. Hear about the must-learn knots, bends, and hitches that allow you setup a rappel and/or confirm your canyoneering colleagues have tied things correctly and safely!
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Advanced Equipment
Advanced equipment requires advanced skills: Self rescue; Rescue raise and lowering systems; Ascending. Also equipment to stay safe in the canyons.
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Ropes and Bags and Gloves...Oh My!
Become a real canyoneer by getting your first rope, a rope bag, and a rugged canyoneering pack to hold it all!
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Essential Canyoneering Equipment
Learn about essential canyoneering equipment you need to tackle your first canyon. Hear about different equipment options and tradeoffs for using what you already own, or buying new.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two experienced Southern Utah canyoneers discuss the equipment and techniques needed to safely enjoy a rapidly growing backcountry sport. Canyoneering combines hiking, route-finding, and technical rope work to allow canyoneers to navigate stunning canyons inaccessible to most people.
HOSTED BY
Wayne Myers
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Two experienced Southern Utah canyoneers discuss the equipment and techniques needed to safely enjoy a rapidly growing backcountry sport. Canyoneering combines hiking, route-finding, and technical rope work to allow canyoneers to navigate stunning canyons inaccessible to most people.
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