CANYONEERING

What is canyoneering?
Canyoneering is an activity that involves exploring canyons, which are steep-sided
ravines formed by a river or stream. It involves a combination of activities such as rappelling,
swimming, climbing, and scrambling. Canyoneering is an adventure sport that involves
descending into canyons using a variety of techniques that may include abseiling (rappelling),
swimming, down-climbing, and jumping. It combines land-based activities such as hiking and
scrambling with water-based activities such as swimming and whitewater kayaking.

What are Canyoneering activities and competition?

Canyoneering is a multi-faceted outdoor activity that combines elements of hiking,
climbing, rappelling, swimming, and sometimes technical rope work. It typically involves
exploring canyons and other narrow gorges with steep walls, many times involving water.
Typical activities include down-climbing, stemming, sliding, rappelling, and swimming.
Canyoneering can be done in a variety of terrain, ranging from desert slot canyons to lush,
water-filled gorges in temperate climates.

There is an annual Canyoneering Competition held by the American Canyoneering

Association. This competition typically takes place in early summer and is open to all levels of
canyoneers. Canyoneering can have a variety of different competitions, such as:
  Speed Canyoneering  Canyoneering Adventure Race
 Canyoneering Rodeo  Canyoneering Adventure Trek
 Canyoneering Obstacle Course  Canyoneering Endurance Challenge
 Canyoneering Triathlon  Canyoneering Survival Challenge
 Canyoneering Scramble  Canyoneering Team Relay.

Equipment needed in Canyoneering

A good quality wetsuit Helmet Proper footwear Proper footwear

Rope Descender Device Carabiners

Safety tips in canyoneering

 1. Use the right gear. Be sure you have appropriate canyoneering gear, including a
wetsuit, helmet, rope, water shoes, and harness.

Harness

Webbing Slings

Knife GPS unit

A reliable headlamp
  2. Check the weather. Check the weather forecast before heading out and avoid
canyoneering in thunderstorms, high winds, and other dangerous conditions.
 3. Know the area. Familiarize yourself with the area before heading out. Research the
route and terrain and be aware of any potential hazards.
 4. Bring a buddy. Always have a partner with you when canyoneering. It’s safer to work
as a team and have someone to help if an emergency arises.
 5. Take your time. Don’t rush when canyoneering. Take your time and be sure to pay
attention to your surroundings.
 6. Have a plan. Have a plan for the route and know how to best protect yourself in case
of an emergency.
 7. Be aware of potential hazards. Be aware of potential hazards like flash flooding, falling
rocks, and slippery surfaces.
 8. Use good judgment. Be aware of your abilities and use good judgment when
canyoneering. Don’t attempt a route.

What are the Benefits of canyoneering?

Canoeing is low impact activities that can improve your aerobic fitness, strength and
flexibility. Specific health benefits include:

 Adrenaline Rush: Canoeing can provide an adrenaline rush from tackling rapids and
climbing rocks.
 Exploration: Exploring canyons and rivers can provide a unique and exciting experience
that can't be found anywhere else.
 Exercise: Canoeing requires physical exertion, and can be a great way to get a good
workout in.
 Nature: Canoeing provides the opportunity to get close to nature and observe wildlife in
their natural habitats.
 Fun: Canoeing is a fun activity that can be enjoyed with friends and family.
 Teamwork: Canoeing requires teamwork and can help to build strong relationships and
trust.
 Challenge: Canoeing can be a challenging and rewarding experience that can help to
build confidence and a sense of accomplishment.
 WATER RAFTING

What is water rafting?

Rafting and whitewater rafting are recreational outdoor activities which use an
inflatable raft to navigate a river or other body of water that is often shared with multiple
people. This is often done on whitewater (fast shallow stretches of water in a river) or different
degrees of rough water. Dealing with risk is often a part of the experience.

What are water rafting activities and completion?

There are no other activities that can subset the water rafting activity; however
there is International Scale of River Difficulty. They range from simple to very dangerous
and potential death or serious injuries.

 Class 1: Very small rough areas might require slight maneuvering. (Skill level: Very
basic)
 Class 2: Some rough water, maybe some rocks, might require some maneuvering.
(Skill level: Basic paddling skill)
 Class 3: Small waves, maybe a small drop, but no considerable danger. May require
significant maneuvering. (Skill level: Some experience in rafting)
 Class 4: Whitewater, medium waves, maybe rocks, maybe a considerable drop, and
sharp maneuvers may be needed. (Skill level: Exceptional rafting experience)
 Class 5: Whitewater, large waves, large volume, possibility of large rocks and
hazards, possibility of a large drop, requires precise maneuvering. (Skill level: Full
mastery of rafting)
 Class 6: Class 6 rapids are considered to be so dangerous that they are effectively
unnavigable on a reliably safe basis. Rafters can expect to encounter substantial
whitewater, huge waves, huge rocks and hazards, and/or substantial drops that will
impart severe impacts beyond the structural capacities and impact ratings of almost
all rafting equipment. Traversing a Class 6 rapid has a dramatically increased
likelihood of ending in serious injury or death compared to lesser classes. (Skill
level: Full mastery of rafting, and even then it may not be safe)

In competition, Rafting is also a competitive sport practiced around the world

which culminates in a world rafting championship event between the participating
nations. The International Rafting Federation, often referred to as the IRF, is the
worldwide body which oversees all aspects of the sport.
Equipment needed in water rafting

 Inflatable Rafting Boats

Over the years, inflatable rafting boats have evolved, from being fragile
enough to be ripped apart in the past, to seeing technological
advancements.

 Life Jackets
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certainly possess.

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 Always wear a life jacket or personal flotation device (PFD) .Stay On Board - Unless
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 Be safe and comfortable. Wear the protective gear.
 Hold the paddle properly.
 Keep Your Head Up - When your team paddles toward whitewater, ball game rules
apply: keep your eyes ahead and on the objective.
 Wear Sun Protection – Apply water-resistant sunscreen to your face, ears, neck and
any other sections of exposed skin. Choose quick-drying clothes that feature UV
protection.
 Know the proper swimming techniques.
  Wear Closed-Toed Shoes - Don’t wear flip flops—you’ll most likely lose them
 overboard! Plus, your footing won’t be stable for exiting the raft or wedging your
feet into the raft’s sides while riding the rapids.
 Bring A Bathing Suit - Don’t be the lady or lad who forgets their bathing suit when
they walk out the door for a water adventure.
 Never panic!

What are the Benefits of water rafting?

 To satisfy the thirst for adventure
 Provides an adrenaline (a hormone your adrenal glands make to help you prepare
for stressful or dangerous situations) rush
 Reduces stress
 Outdoors/ Fresh Air
 Strengthens muscles
 Excellent cardio workout
 Builds teamwork
 Boosts self-esteem
RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITY
CANYONEERING AND WATER RAFTING

PREPARED BY:
AIVAN, LANTAPE
ROMEL, BOHOL
JOSEPHINE MARY FAITH, ANDAG
JOLINA, BASLAO
MAXINE, TAGACANAO
CANYONEERING
Canyoneering is an outdoor activity that
involves exploring canyons, typically by
descending into them via a variety of
techniques that may include walking,
rappelling, scrambling, swimming, and
floating.