21 episodes
Canyon Tech 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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support
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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!
https://wildskyguides.com/peak-rescue-csar-course-2024/
https://elevatedsafety.com/events/swiftwater-canyoning-rescue-operations-8-12-2024-washington/
https://wildskyguides.com/pnw-canyoneering-courses/swiftwater-rescue-course/
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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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