by Adolfo Isassi | Jan 31, 2022 | review, Training
I got this book from Canyon Zone.Is written by CREPS: Center of Sports Resources Expertise and Performance (in France)and Illustrated by the Petzl foundationThe book has 304 pages and it is illustrated with the Petzl style diagrams, illustrations and lots of...
by Adolfo Isassi | Oct 14, 2021 | Technical, Training
“Gear Perspective” Double-Ended bag When you are guiding, there are several tasks that require using two ends of a rope. This two ends can come from two different ropes, but can also come from the same rope: Tope rope belaysRetrievable safety linesRigging...
by Adolfo Isassi | Apr 11, 2022 | Technical, Training
This question comes via JD Buchanan.You may need to ascend a tensioned line, like a guided rappel to fix something at the top anchor, or to assist a stuck teammate in the middle of the guided rappel. The two photos should give you a good idea on how to rig your...
by Adolfo Isassi | Mar 27, 2022 | review
The title of this book is a little bit misleading. Yes, it certainly covers plenty of swift-water related techniques pertinent to the Pacific North West region of USA, but it also offers plenty of techniques, tips, and insights for class A & B canyons. If you are...
by Adolfo Isassi | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Canyoneering practices get shaped by the type of canyons we do, and the gear we use.If we frequent routes with nice bolt placements, we grow fond of adjustable safety tethers and SAS systems. If we frequent routes with bushes and cairns as anchors we get to love...
by Adolfo Isassi | Nov 24, 2021 | Friends
Canyoneering Etiquette (for recreational canyoneering) As canyoneering guides, sometimes we travel to to other regions or countries to canyoneer, or we go out with new friends. For those occasions, lets take a look at etiquette. When you engage in any social endeavor,...
by Adolfo Isassi | Oct 21, 2021 | Training
cognitive bias As professional guides, we have invested resources and time learning an array of skills to perform our chosen role and craft in canyons. One of these skills is working with ropes and rigging systems to mitigate the risks involved while traveling through...
by Adolfo Isassi | Oct 7, 2021 | Technical
Rigging releasable for team/clients on temporary rigging, and transitioning to retrievable rigging for last person/lead/guide. Use case: There are a couple of cases throughout the Colorado plateau where you need to use retrievable-rigging, in combination with...
by Adolfo Isassi | Aug 13, 2021 | Training
As canyoneers, we are all too familiar with canyoneering “Beta” and its benefits. The rating and data on the canyon help us with the planning and risk mitigation. (Beta is jargon that designates information about a canyon. Beta may include information about the...
by Adolfo Isassi | Jul 29, 2021 | Technical, Training
I got this book (photo) from Rich Carlson some years ago. Great information for traveling around the world canyoneering, mountaineering, or just climbing. But probably more useful for training, assessing and understanding the latest developments in ropework. CGI has...
by Adolfo Isassi | May 6, 2021 | Technical
Sooner or later, canyoneers will come across this particular area of rigging: Retrievable Rigging Depending on the country or region of the world, it can be referred to as: Retrievable Rigging/Retrievable Anchors Ghosting Transient Rigging/Transient Anchors Métodos de...
by Rich Carlson | Jan 25, 2021 | Spotlight
In today’s Guide Spotlight – FRANCOIS XAVIER (FX) GAGNON – CGI Certified Level 3 Pro Canyon Guide. Also serving as the current CGI Regional Director for Canada. FX resides in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Since 1999, FX has been an international...
