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Canyoneering Checklist
Please read Canyoneering Tips before
printing and filling your checklist. It may cause you to substitute
alternates.
Canyoneering Checklist:
Click on the print link at bottom of page.
There are many dangers involved in most sports that provide a rush and
canyoneering is no less dangerous and perhaps more dangerous than most. This
checklist is an attempt to have you go prepared but should not be considered an
all comprehensive list. Taylor your supplies to suit your needs for each
particular outing. Consider your health before planning to tackle any canyon, as
the demand they place on you is quite different from jogging. Only you and you doctor can determine
if you are fit enough to go canyoneering. There is no attempt to determine your
fitness in this checklist. Equipment and supplies:
Comfortable clothing that wicks away perspiration. Special climbing
clothing is available
Fleece jacket or a flannel shirt and sweater. Dress in layers so you can remove
or add as necessary
Drinking Water and or for a multi day stay -a purifying system- even free
flowing water can be contaminated.
Bring
a small to medium back or shoulder pack.
First Aid Kit (Bandages, Antibiotic Ointment, Tweezers, crazy glue (liquid
stitches))
Avoid
alcohol of any kind as alcohol causes dehydration and impairs your judgment.
Extra Snacks or Packed
Lunch
An in expensive camera is always a nice addition but it may be damaged
Garbage bag to
carry out garbage
Toilet paper and zip lock bags to carry it out.
3 able friends - one will not be able to get you out if you are disabled
File a route plan with someone left behind, ( your "failsafe") who can notify the authorities if
you fail to return by a designated time.
A compass is a consideration but not usually necessary as you are normally in a
confined track,
Map
of the Canyon & Detailed directions to get to the cave. A copy of these
should also be left with your failsafe showing where you plan to enter, travel
and exit Gear
Certified Climbing Ropes - Mojo protectors - Yo yo mats - Webolette
Rigging - Bolts - Carabiners - Draws
Chalk bag for difficult climbs
Climbing harness - Rappel equipment - Crash Pad -Belay device - Ascender -Speed
Sling
Bump cap Helmet with chin strap and a hands free headlamp.
(Halogen or LED)
Gloves, well fitting and flexible (with or without the fingers)
Good boots or climbing shoes ( break them in before going) and an extra pair of socks
Extra light source such as a high quality hand held light and extra batteries
and a bulb
Consider the following:
When choosing someone to go with you:
Be willing to accept their limitations
Choose someone with a similar mind set
Remember you may have to carry them out or visa versa.
Children can be
gradually exposed to to Canyoneering but not until your skills are such that
you can compensate for their inexperience. There are many other items that
allow the most experience to tackle big walls and you should become familiar
with these through a training course. Be cautious when
in the wilds as Ticks
and Chiggers can pose a serious problem. See our Canyoneering
Tips page 
Please Print and check
off the items as you load your pack.
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