Are you going to practice canyoning? Follow all the tips that we propose below to be able to have everything under control.
1. Prepare your canyoning backpack with items such as a knife, whistle, water, some food, a blanket, first aid kit, spare dry clothes... It is also important to carry a cell phone with a battery, in case at a certain moment there is have to make an emergency call.
2. Think about your clothes and other belongings.You should leave the house with sunscreen, mountain shoes that can get wet... The rest of the technical equipment is usually provided to you by the company in which you place your trust: suit neoprene, helmet, harness, carabiners, ropes, booties, gloves...
3. Check the weather forecast before leaving home and don't take risks if the weather is going to get worse or if it has rained in recent days, as it can create a rise in the water level.
4. Find out the characteristics of the ravine: pools, rappels, siphons, length, approach, escape areas in case you have to abandon the route ... Nothing better than being sure before descending the canyon, because depending on the level of difficulty you may or may not be prepared.
5. Do not do the activity alone: better to be accompanied and, also, notify a close person that you are going to do the activity in a certain area and estimate the departure/arrival time.
6. Plan in advance the route you are going to take: consult maps, sketches, talk about it with your companions, etc.
7. Organize the activity in such a way that it starts fairly early: yes Some unforeseen event arises and night falls, the solution will be more difficult.
8. If you do not have previous experience, contact a company specialized in canyoning. It will have qualified instructors who will be responsible for guiding you during the tour, they will explain the use of the material.
7. Organize the activity in such a way that it starts fairly early: yes Some unforeseen event arises and night falls, the solution will be more difficult.
8. If you do not have previous experience, contact a company specialized in canyoning. It will have qualified instructors who will be responsible for guiding you during the tour, they will explain the use of the material.
9. Maintain continuous communication with the guides of the experience. Do not hesitate to communicate how you feel to your instructor or the rest of your classmates: if they know how you are doing the activity, they will be able to be more attentive to any needs that arise.
10. In the event of an accident, it is best to stay calm and act with complete tranquility. Call the corresponding emergency services and try to keep the injured person insured.
canyoning is a nature sport, so it is always advisable to respect strong>the environment trying to leave the mountain as you found it.
Furthermore, if you are passionate about this sport and you usually practice it very often, we advise you to think about federation or opening the doors to a mountain club that shares your same passion. .
Now that you know everything you need to do canyoning, don't hesitate to practice it! It is very fun, you release adrenaline and it is, without a doubt, one of the best options to get to know nature and share a few hours with your loved ones if you wish.
