Canyon Tech

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

We discuss three advanced techniques when on rope. Self Rescue; Passing the Knot; and Ascending. Each has their own techniques and safety considerations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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/ --- Support this po

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

By popular demand...all our commercials in one place. Plus we ruin the jokes by explaining them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support