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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The Fiery Furnace is also a beloved canyoneering area due to its technical terrain.
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Mary Beth “mouse” Skylis, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2025
The property also takes advantage of its surrounding crag, with tours like full-day rock climbing, canyoneering, mountain biking, and a two-hour Zion stargazing tour complete with telescopes for peering into deep space.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
At each obstacle, following canyoneering practices shown us by Rick Green, owner of the guiding outfit Excursions of Escalante, one of us waited to help the next person.
—Alison Osius, Outside Online, 31 Jan. 2025
Professional outfitters with commercial permits are allowed to guide rock climbing and canyoneering trips within Capitol Reef National Park.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 28 Oct. 2024
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Mary Beth “mouse” Skylis, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2025
The property also takes advantage of its surrounding crag, with tours like full-day rock climbing, canyoneering, mountain biking, and a two-hour Zion stargazing tour complete with telescopes for peering into deep space.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2025
At each obstacle, following canyoneering practices shown us by Rick Green, owner of the guiding outfit Excursions of Escalante, one of us waited to help the next person.
—Alison Osius, Outside Online, 31 Jan. 2025
Professional outfitters with commercial permits are allowed to guide rock climbing and canyoneering trips within Capitol Reef National Park.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Canyoneering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canyoneering. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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