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Canyon Tech

Two experienced Southern Utah canyoneers discuss the equipment and techniques needed to safely enjoy a rapidly growing backcountry sport. Canyoneering combines hiking, route-finding, and technical rope work to allow canyoneers to navigate stunning canyons inaccessible to most people.

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00:29:07

What SAR wants you to know.

Canyon Tech ·

2025/10/21

Calling Search and Rescue is never an easy decision or a good event. However, there are ways for you and your canyon team to avoid getting into trouble and/or help out the SAR team coming to your aid.

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00:26:48

Not so Smart Things

Canyon Tech ·

2025/06/08

We've done and seen plenty of "not so smart" things in canyons. Learn from our mistakes so you don't make the same ones!Even better, take a class or two from Kristin at Altura Adventures: https://www.altura-adventures.com/

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00:26:05

Please Release Me

Canyon Tech ·

2025/04/04

When a rappeler is stuck or injured they may have to be lowered. Rigging releasable provides quick and easy rescue options to the team. Also, the world's first canyoneering rap song! (Lyrics below.)---------------------------------------------The canyon’s callin’; Rodcle’s haulin’; Don’t forget the rope; Or you'll be free-fallin’Bike helmet’s packed; the Hoka’s strapped; Cuz da’ noob is greener than a Benjamin stack.Vocal Ninjas, flossin’ topo; Grindin’ peaks, like a hippo; Shoulda rode a

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00:31:24

All the Canyon's a Stage

Canyon Tech ·

2024/12/05

Canyoneering is a team sport where everyone performs one or more roles in the canyon to help the team succeed. Discussed in this episode are the defined roles like Team Leader and the lesser roles and tasks that anyone and everyone on the team should perform along the way to better ensure a safe and enjoyable canyon experience. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:28:22

The Force is Strong with this One

Canyon Tech ·

2024/10/02

Understanding force in canyoneering is key to creating safe systems that minimize forces on the anchors, your equipment, and ultimately...your body in the event of a fall. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:21:34

Self Rescue, Passing the Knot, and Ascending

Canyon Tech ·

2024/07/06

We discuss three advanced techniques when on rope. Self Rescue; Passing the Knot; and Ascending. Each has their own techniques and safety considerations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:31:52

Improvisation Embarkation

Canyon Tech ·

2024/06/07

Things don't always go as planned. You forget gear. You drop gear. No problem...hear about other options for descending or ascending a rope when you have limited gear. Also learn how to get your rope back when you're out of pull cord and how to backup rappels safely.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:56:38

SAR-ry Not Sorry

Canyon Tech ·

2024/04/16

Hear the reasons and methods to develop your skills to lead a rescue or at least be a contributing member of the rescue team!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:29:21

Stewart's Folly

Canyon Tech ·

2024/03/05

When you don't rig for problems and don't have good communications, problems multiply! Hear a first-hand account of getting stuck on rappel in a cold water flow at Stewart Falls in Utah. Hypothermia, heroics, and a Search and Rescue call ensues. Lessons learned all around!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:30:28

Death Valley Sounds Lovely

Canyon Tech ·

2023/12/07

Desert canyons tend to have substantial differences than wet, flowing canyons. Discussed are the natural anchors most used in the desert along with techniques needed to safely navigate the (usually) dry canyons of the Southwest.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:57:04

Definitely NOT Medical Advice

Canyon Tech ·

2023/11/18

Injuries are complicated in the backcountry because emergency services will take substantial time to arrive. Hear about common injuries while canyoneering, how to address them, and when to call for Search and Rescue. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:31:46

Water Water Everywhere

Canyon Tech ·

2023/09/05

Flowing wet canyons pose different challenges than typical dry or pothole desert canyons. Hear the differences in rigging, communication, and other techniques for navigating the flowing water-filled canyons of the Pacific Northwest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:24:54

What we know now that we didn't know then.

Canyon Tech ·

2023/07/28

Sometimes you don't know what you don't know. Discussed are the things we do now - that we're more experienced - that we didn't do when new to canyoneering. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:28:20

And now a word from our Sponsor

Canyon Tech ·

2023/06/29

By popular demand...all our commercials in one place. Plus we ruin the jokes by explaining them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:18:03

It's a long way to the top if you wanna canyoneer.

Canyon Tech ·

2023/05/14

Stuck rope? Injuries? Backing out of a canyon? There are times instead of going down, canyoneers need to go up! Hear about different methods for ascending and other safety and efficiency considerations to help out your teammates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:17:41

What's in Your Bag?

Canyon Tech ·

2023/05/02

Canyoneers need to be self-sufficient in the backcountry. Learn about the equipment you and your group need to carry to be ready to safely navigate the canyon as well as respond to adverse events and rescue needs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:19:54

What's on your Harness?

Canyon Tech ·

2023/03/26

For convenience and safety there is various equipment a canyoneer will want readily available on their harness. Hear recommendations about what listeners should purchase and keep on their harness versus have in their bag or leave at home. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:26:07

Canyoneering Ethics

Canyon Tech ·

2023/02/16

There are varied opinions about how to balance safety and convenience in a canyon with Leave No Trace principles. Listen to a discussion about ethical considerations and related techniques to allow everyone to enjoy the canyons as close to their natural state as feasible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:26:37

Kids in the Canyon

Canyon Tech ·

2023/01/11

Taking kids into a canyon can be dangerous, but careful practice and planning can maximize safety. Hear recommendations for how to practice prior to any canyon trip. Also, hear about techniques used to keep kids safe once you're in the canyon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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00:33:55

Advanced Rescue Ideas

Canyon Tech ·

2022/12/31

When things go horribly wrong and basic rescue techniques aren't going to solve the problem, it's time to shine using advanced techniques. In this episode learn about techniques and considerations for a full raise, double-rope rappel issues, pickoff rescues, and rescuing from above or below using the victims rope. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-myers5/support

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