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.

  1. 10/21/2025

    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.

    29 min

  2. 06/08/2025

    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/

    27 min

  3. 04/04/2025

    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 the rope; Or you'll be free-fallin’ Bike helmet’s packed; the Hoka’s strapped; Cuz da’ noob is greener than a Benjamin stack. Vocal Ninjas, flossin’ topo; Grindin’ peaks, like a hippo; Shoulda rode a horseback; Thai-ger, give my biner back Packin’ the ATC; Friction free; Falling faster than Death Valley scree. The anchor’s bomber; Don't call for mama; Smoother on the line than Barack Obama Vocal Ninjas, with the swagbags; Moonwalkin, on a rock crag; Squeezin, in a slot crack; Thai-ger, give my biner back! Da’ Feet are ready; Brake hand is steady; I'm about to rap; Get the confetti ready. The VT’s wrapped; Crowd’s ready to clap; Gotta get moving; Cuz I need my nap. Vocal Ninjas, with the jet lag; Dropping bombs, like a rope bag; I'm a pro rapper, give me some slack; Thai-ger, give my biner back! Yeah, no time for delay; Callin’ for a belay; Movin’ slow on the line; Like seniors at a buffet Time to call SAR; It’s (0.4) point four to the car; But my water’s warm; And da’ phone’s got one bar Vocal Ninjas, biner airtags; Making fun of, climber dirtbags; Quick, on the comeback; Thai-ger give my biner back! Yeah; Give my biner back.   Uh, Yeah; My iPhone says it's at your house dogg. Dang; Calling SAR again. Just want my biner back...

    26 min

  4. 12/05/2024

    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 and enjoyable canyon experience.

    31 min

  5. 10/02/2024

    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.

    28 min

  6. 07/06/2024

    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.

    22 min

  7. 06/07/2024

    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.

    32 min

  8. 04/22/2024

    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/

    57 min
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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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  • Creator
    Wayne Myers
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Wayne Myers
  • Show Website
    Canyon Tech