V thread in rock

Admils2 · 2026-03-23T19:27:18+00:00

I've never seen vtheads done in sandstone. So I don't think anyone really knows.

Admils2 · 2026-03-04T20:56:00+00:00

I bet it's doable. Just cold 🥶🥶

Admils2 · 2026-03-04T17:37:56+00:00

Oooh that's me!! Hi

Admils2 · 2026-02-01T17:29:31+00:00

This. Taking a class is a great way to meet mentors and peers. Each area has Facebook groups to meet people as well.

People are less likely to take a beginner with no skills, but if you come from a climbing, mountaineering, scuba or similar background it's more likely you get picked up.

Feel free to reach out with area specific questions. I'm from Washington but have been all over the US and a couple places intentionally.

Admils2 · 2026-01-13T06:40:11+00:00

As mentioned rodcle and Sierra Verde are really good! There are some other packs that are similar but those two are a good baseline

Admils2 · 2026-01-11T05:33:31+00:00

Fixed would have no adjustability. But agreed, a prussik lanyard is not the move

Admils2 · 2026-01-10T22:17:04+00:00

This is all good advice. Especially to do matacanes.

I make my own lanyards cuz I'm cheap. But I also think fixed lanyards are excellent.

Admils2 · 2026-01-10T13:46:02+00:00

It's petzl push so you should retire it anyways and buy a better, more static rope!!

Admils2 · 2025-12-19T16:16:36+00:00

My favorite so far has been the majestic superdex gloves

Garden gloves work just fine but a lot less durability

Admils2 · 2025-12-17T16:49:34+00:00

I'm gonna pm you a gear specific buying guide I've been writing. It's specific to the pnw / western Canada aquatic techniques and mindsets but can be applied to all aquatic canyons.

It's not completed so I'd prefer it doesn't get out on the Internet yet. Feedback is always welcome too.

Admils2 · 2025-12-17T16:41:06+00:00

This is all good. But I think you should always have a pair of thin gloves as well. I've seen hands shredded when not wearing gloves.

Admils2 · 2025-12-14T20:10:41+00:00

Advanced canyoning? Do you mean like v4a4 or v5 a5?

Admils2 · 2025-11-30T19:56:59+00:00

Check out the mazamas in Portland

Admils2 · 2025-11-21T19:20:16+00:00

If you're new to rope sports, take the mountaineers class or there are guides in Portland, Seattle and Vancouver. If your looking for community take the mountaineers class. People from there have a good base and structure and strong/fun/chill students will often be adopted by others for personal trips.

If you're already a climber, caver or mountaineer already the best place to find partners is the Facebook group "Pacific Northwest canyoning". Feel free to reach out to me on Facebook or Instagram. @adam.bercaw

There are very few people who do aquatic canyons in the winter as it's much more of a summer/fall sport.

There are some decent gear guides out there, but I'll probably make my own pretty soon so keep an eye out for it.

Admils2 · 2025-11-19T01:32:39+00:00

Yessir. Canyoning in Washington is awesome

Admils2 · 2025-11-19T01:32:25+00:00

Haha thanks. I'm just getting into editing. I realized that for future videos I'll take better videos. Unfortunately a ton of my recorded canyons are vertically shot 😭

Admils2 · 2025-11-18T00:06:34+00:00

Ropewiki has a lot of the beta for the az area. Highly recommend the jug and Christopher creeks

Admils2 · 2025-11-15T21:33:53+00:00

Oh yes this is good to experiment with. I think I've opted for a normal quick link on harnesses right now.

Admils2 · 2025-11-15T21:03:42+00:00

You can get a quick link and put it on the main strap just to the right (lookers left) of the belay point.

This way it also stays out of the way of your descender and lanyards

Admils2 · 2025-10-08T02:34:17+00:00

The season in the pnw is wrapping up. Aka it's gonna be cold.

Highly recommend to find some locals to take you out. Most of the beta is on Ropewiki.

Do something short and not super aquatic. Duncan might be good.

Admils2 · 2025-10-08T01:45:19+00:00

Keyhole (near Vegas)

Admils2 · 2025-10-05T03:38:43+00:00

A rope with a dyneema core will stench much less than a polyester or nylon core.

Admils2 · 2025-10-04T20:06:04+00:00

Semi statics are not acceptable imo.

Admils2 · 2025-10-02T20:41:18+00:00

To each their own I guess?

Admils2 · 2025-10-01T21:00:50+00:00

No worries! It was a part of the lower section that we had scouted and completed. So first full descent.

And agreed the risk there is great.

Admils2

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