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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Gabby Olsen, who grew up in Salt Lake City, first came to the towns in 2016 as an intern for a climbing and canyoneering guide service.
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Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
For the more adventurous, consider an afternoon of canyoneering with an outfitter or rent a bike to explore the area.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Options for canyoneering and climbing are plentiful in the Greater Phoenix area, too.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026
Adrenaline seekers can also book half-day or overnight canyoneering, biking and hiking tours with Navtec.
—Alex Temblador, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
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Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
For the more adventurous, consider an afternoon of canyoneering with an outfitter or rent a bike to explore the area.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Options for canyoneering and climbing are plentiful in the Greater Phoenix area, too.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026
Adrenaline seekers can also book half-day or overnight canyoneering, biking and hiking tours with Navtec.
—Alex Temblador, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Canyoneering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canyoneering. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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