canyoneering
noun
can·yon·eer·ing
ˌkan-yə-ˈnir-iŋ 
: the sport of exploring canyons (as by climbing, rappelling, or rafting)
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Porto Moniz is known for its breathtaking cliffs, natural pools and forests filled with hiking, cycling and canyoneering opportunities.
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Catherine Garcia, theweek, 8 July 2024
This one-of-a-kind wellness retreat near Zion National Park offers adventures such as hiking, biking, rappelling, and canyoneering, along with less strenuous activities like yoga and meditation.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2023
Known for its famous slot canyons, Zion is ideal for hiking and canyoneering — though that doesn’t mean that the less athletic traveler will come up short on things to do.
—Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
Scottsdale, Arizona Sanctuary Camelback Mountain (a Gurney's Resort and Spa) Shop at booking.com Set on 53 acres of desert, Sanctuary offers tennis, canyoneering, outdoor boot camps, and ATV off-roading trips.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 27 June 2023
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Catherine Garcia, theweek, 8 July 2024
This one-of-a-kind wellness retreat near Zion National Park offers adventures such as hiking, biking, rappelling, and canyoneering, along with less strenuous activities like yoga and meditation.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2023
Known for its famous slot canyons, Zion is ideal for hiking and canyoneering — though that doesn’t mean that the less athletic traveler will come up short on things to do.
—Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
Scottsdale, Arizona Sanctuary Camelback Mountain (a Gurney's Resort and Spa) Shop at booking.com Set on 53 acres of desert, Sanctuary offers tennis, canyoneering, outdoor boot camps, and ATV off-roading trips.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 27 June 2023
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“Canyoneering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canyoneering. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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