Explanation Notes for Canyoneering Trip Reports Pages

Note on technical mileage.

On the route maps, are waypoints marked as the “top entry to” and “bottom exit from” the canyon.  The portions of the route that lay between these points are usually counted as the technical mileage and is generally more difficult to travel and may require technical gear for some segments. 

In some cases large portions of the route between the markers are not all that difficult to travel.  Technical difficulty is not the only criteria used to determine the location of these points on a map. 

The “top entry to” and “bottom exit from” the canyon points can signify the upper and lower ends of the route that are one or more of the following:
(1) More difficult to travel
(2) The most logical place to add the mark on a map so it makes more sense visually
(3) the obvious attraction for traveling the route. 

In some cases (i.e. the Lodge Canyon Route) the technical mileage will differ from the actual measured distance between the  “top entry to” and “bottom exit from” the canyon points.  Read the trip report / route description to get the full idea of what you will encounter.

Notes on gear used for canyon list.

The items listed on the "Gear Used for Canyon" list is there to show what we used on our journey through the canyon.  You may need different items depending on the canyon conditions at the time of your trip.  This list is not intended to be a definitive list of what is needed for this canyon.  If you are in doubt about what is needed, ask someone.

Canyon conditions change from forces of nature so be prepared for a surprise here and there.  This is an adventure sport after all.  Canyons also change for man made reasons.  Some one might decide they don't like a bolt and yank it out.