Canyoneering

Category Climb

“ Live your life by a compass, not a clock – Stephen Covey ”

“ If you can’t stop thinking about it, don’t stop working for it. ”

“ You have not failed until you have quit trying – Gordon B. Hinckley ”

“ Live your life by a compass, not a clock – Stephen Covey ”

“ If you can’t stop thinking about it, don’t stop working for it. ”

“ You have not failed until you have quit trying – Gordon B. Hinckley ”

“ Live your life by a compass, not a clock – Stephen Covey ”

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Canyoneering, is all about walking, scrambling, jumping, swimming, and navigating canyons.   It often requires specialized equipment like ropes, harnesses, helmets, and wetsuits. The sport can be enjoyed in both dry and wet canyons, making it a versatile and thrilling activity.  In 1999, 21 people were killed in a popular canyoneering spot in Switzerland when surprised by a flash flood.  Similarly, seven people died in Zion National Park, USA in 2015 when suddenly trapped by flash flooding. Never take nature for granted!

FICOR Score

(Fatality & Injury Classification of Risk)

Discipline : 2 Extreme Risk
Discipline : 3 Double Extreme
Discipline : 1 Risky
Severe Injuries of 1: X Hours Participating

FICOR score is based on XDGE's proprietary scoring system

This FICOR score is based on available data combined with XDGE's proprietary scoring system which weights, Insurance scores, reaction time available as adverse event unfolds, speed, height, depth, technical difficulty, ability to mitigate risk during activity, backup equipment, other participants, location of activity, mental focus required, result of most mishaps, and the likelihood of major accident if sport done frequently.