Canyoneering

by Dave Black

In David Black’s Canyoneering: A Guide to Techniques for Wet and Dry Canyons, readers learn the hazards and risks of canyoneering, the skills required to gain mastery of canyoneering style and technique, and simple, effective ways to negotiate hazardous terrain. This completed updated, thorough, and to-the-point guide will provide easily understood descriptions of skills used by leading-edge canyoneers and promote simple techniques for solving complex problems. The purpose of this book is to equip canyoneers at all levels with the technical skills they need to enjoy a clean canyoneering experience and avoid dangerous mistakes. This full-color book is the only guide endorsed by the American Canyoneering Association.

Includes information on:

The right way to apply climbing, caving, and whitewater skills to technical canyoneering An explanation of technical canyon ratings Simple, effective ways to negotiate hazardous terrain Twelve classic canyons in North America and their ratings ACA-certified instructors, guides, and guide service

Genres: Climbing

216 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2008

Reviews

[Todd Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Canyoneering: A Guide to Techniques for Wet and Dry Canyons” is probably the best (perhaps the only) book out there which describes canyoneering specific rope techniques. The book is put together nicely with lots of illustrative photos. The book is not comprehensive though – you’ll want to pair it with a book of climbing knots and isn’t quite as descriptive as I’d like in outlining some techniques (based on the photos and text it would be fairly difficult to figure out how to rig a haul system for example). All-in-all, it’s a good overview. Just keep in mind that you can’t learn canyoneering from a book, you have to do it, preferably in the company of some more experienced people who can show you the ropes.

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. If you want learn and or brush up on your technical canyoneering skills this is a great book. Lots of information, knots, rescue, equipment... A must read for all canyoneers. David Black is Mr. Canyoneer in the canyon world.