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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More adventurous canyoneering trips, like Eye of the Needle, feature multiple rappels up to 200 feet in a flowing watercourse and an ascent back from the canyon floor using steel cables in the sandstone.
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Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
The Fiery Furnace is also a beloved canyoneering area due to its technical terrain.
—Mary Beth “mouse” Skylis, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2025
Moab’s backcountry provides a terrific setting for a multi-sport RV adventure and Moab’s vertical landscape offers guests a fantastic introduction to canyoneering and river rafting.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
They’re also required for activities like backcountry camping and technical canyoneering.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 20 July 2024
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Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
The Fiery Furnace is also a beloved canyoneering area due to its technical terrain.
—Mary Beth “mouse” Skylis, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2025
Moab’s backcountry provides a terrific setting for a multi-sport RV adventure and Moab’s vertical landscape offers guests a fantastic introduction to canyoneering and river rafting.
—Everett Potter, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
They’re also required for activities like backcountry camping and technical canyoneering.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 20 July 2024
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“Canyoneering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canyoneering. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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