Getting started

Photo: Claustral Canyon by Michael Garland

Canyoning is tons of fun and a great way to experience the outdoors but it requires specific knowledge, skills and equipment to do it safely.

If you’re just starting we recommend joining an outdoor club or engaging a commercial canyon guiding company to “show you the ropes” and get you on your way.

Once you’ve got a few canyons under your belt you may like to level up your skills so you can tackle the more advanced higher risk canyons. We recommend seeking professional advanced instruction from a qualified trainer and augmenting your learning with some of the excellent technical manuals and online training now available.

Outdoors clubs

One of the best ways to get into canyoning, learn the skills you need and make some great friends is to join one of the many outdoors clubs that offer canyoning as part of their program of activities.

Commercial operators

Many canyon guiding companies also provide instructional courses for those interested in learning from the pros. They can cater for all skill levels from those looking at getting started to those want to up skill in more advanced techniques.

Books

Online

Professional qualifications