Canyoneering: How to Explore the Canyons of the Great Southwest

by John Annerino

A guide to the fundamental elements of canyon exploration.

154 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Author and photographer John Annerino has been working in the American West and the frontier of Old México for 20 years, documenting its natural beauty, indigenous people, and political upheaval. A veteran contract photographer for the Liaison International and TimePix photo agencies in New York and Paris, and Marka Graphic Photo in Milano, John's photography is archived in the Time-Life Picture Collection and has appeared in scores of prestigious publications worldwide, including Time, LIFE, People, Newsweek, Scientific American, Travel & Leisure, The New York Times, and National Geographic Adventure. His acclaimed collection of distinguished books feature diverse interests, geographies, and cultures, and range from his most cherished photographic essay, Indian Country: Sacred Ground, Native People, to his most heart wrenching book, Dead in Their Tracks. His celebrated single-artist calendars include Desert Light, Inspiration, La Virgen de Guadalupe, and Mayan Long Count Calendar. John's lifetime commitment to publishing illuminates his "passion to document endangered places, peoples, cultures, and traditions."

Reviews

[Todd Martin · Rating 1 out of 5]

Canyoneering: How to Explore the Canyons of the Great Southwest reads like the introduction to a guidebook, except no guidebook follows. It contains a little natural and human history, geography, warnings and tips, but fails to live up to the title by explaining 'how' canyon exploration is done.

Oh ... the other problem is that much of the information bears little resemblance to how canyoneering is approached today. I wouldn't rely on it as preparation for an outdoor adventure.