BY BRETT C JOHNSON
The ultimate
beginner’s guide
to canyoneering.
The sport, the culture, the decisions—and the responsibility—that come with entering a technical slot canyon.
38 modules12 knots200 questions
THE LEARNING PATH
Start with the foundations.
Build from there.
Reading the whole book gives you context; demonstrated skills and sound decisions determine what you are ready to do.
How to use this book
01MODULES 01–17
The Basics
Planning, judgment, weather, teamwork, terrain, and ratings.
Explore the unit
02MODULES 18–29
The Essentials
Gear, anchors, ropes, rigging, rappelling, and movement.
Explore the unit03MODULES 30–38
Progressing & Advanced Canyoneering
Progression, emergency preparation, and more complex rope systems.
Explore the unitKEEP LEARNING
The reference library.
Return to the reference sections as your experience grows.
01 / KNOTSTie it. Dress it.
What do
Explore
Tie it. Dress it.
Check it.
The foundational knots, with the book’s step-by-step photographs.
Open the knot guide 02 / QUIZWhat do
you know?
200 questions, from core concepts to expert judgment.
Take the quiz 03 / THE BETA LISTExplore
Utah’s regions.
Canyon ratings, source references, and route notes from the book.
Browse the Beta List