Canyoning: The decathlon of outdoor sports

The Art of Canyoning

July 2008, Tessin (Switzerland)

 

Canyoning is one the most exciting outdoor sports around today and for many represents a veritable decathlon of extreme activities that involves braving rapids, cliffs and cascades. A variety of rock formations, waterfalls and canyons challenge athletes to use the full range of their Alpine and water sports techniques to achieve success. Abseiling, climbing, sliding, swimming, and even diving are all part of the repertoire required to negotiate the crevasses. Physical condition, team spirit and trust are all paramount and second only to safety and knowledge of the environment because once you start your abseil, theres no way back.