Canyoning is a new and fast-growing sport. We offer the excitement
of rappelling from heights, the joy of jumping into cool pools of
mountain water and the childlike fun of splashing through streams.
It’s a great way to enjoy the outdoors with your family and
friends, especially on a hot day.
What is
canyoning ?
Canyoning (known as canyoneering in the U.S.) is traveling in
canyons using a variety of techniques that may include walking,
scrambling, climbing, jumping, abseiling, and/or swimming.
Although
hiking down a canyon that is non-technical (canyon hiking) is often
referred to as canyoneering, the terms canyoning and canyoneering
are more often associated with technical descents — those that
require rappels (abseils) and ropework, technical climbing or
down-climbing, technical jumps, and/or technical swims. Canyoning is
frequently done in remote and rugged settings and often requires
navigational, route-finding and other wilderness travel skills.
Canyons that are ideal for canyoning are often cut into the bedrock
stone, forming narrow gorges with numerous drops, beautifully
sculpted walls, and sometimes spectacular waterfalls. Most canyons
are cut into limestone, sandstone, granite or basalt, though other
rock types are found. Canyons can be very easy or extremely
difficult, though emphasis in the sport is usually on aesthetics and
fun rather than pure difficulty. A wide variety of canyoning routes
are found throughout the world, and canyoning is enjoyed by people
of all ages and skill levels.
Canyoning gear includes climbing hardware, static ropes, helmets,
wetsuits, and specially designed shoes, packs, and rope bags. While
canyoners have used and adapted climbing, hiking, and river running
gear for years, more and more specialized gear is invented and
manufactured as canyoning popularity increases.
Package Rate
: RM 100.00 per person minimum 2 pax
Optional Lunch
: RM 20.00 per person
Note : No
children rate
Eligible age is from 7 to 60 years old
Notes:
Outdoor
activities are subject to weather conditions and may be
reorganised to best meet operational situations.
Please bring
sun block, t-shirt and shorts, towel, and change of clothes,
sneakers or river sandals, waterproof camera, goggles for those
who wear contact lenses, spectacle strap for the bespectacled,
mosquito repellent, torchlight and comfortable walking shoes.
Transport can
be arranged from Kuala Lumpur to Gopeng. Please enquire for more
information.
Other packages or combination of packages and accommodation are
also available.
Why
Canyoning?
When
asked,
canyoners
will
cite
a
variety
of
reasons
for
being
drawn
to
the
sport,
but
they
will
always
include
fun
and
beauty.
Canyoning
is
definitely
fun
and
will
take
you
to
some
of
the
most
spectacular
places
on
earth.
Other
reasons
cited
will
include:
Mental
Challenge
Solving
the
problems
dealt
by
rock
and
water
requires
creativity.
Overcome
these
problems
with
technology
and
hardware
is
possible,
but
it
is
more
challenging
and
more
fun
to
rely
on
wits
and
ingenuity.
Physical
Challenge
Canyoning
can
be
physically
demanding.
A
typical
day
may
involve
hiking,
wading,
swimming,
rocking
climbing
and
rappelling.
Some
people
challenge
themselves
to
stay
dry
and
attempt
to
climb
around
every
pool.
Others
challenge
themselves
to
leave
the
rope
in
their
pack
and
attempt
to
down-climb
as
many
drops
as
possible.
Serenity
Many
are
drawn
to
the
canyons
in
search
of
peace
and
tranquility.
They
tend
to
move
at a
slower
pace,
absorbing
the
sights
and
sounds
that
provide
such
a
welcome
contrast
to
the
hustle
and
bustle
of
modern
city
life.
Adrenalin
Some
are
drawn
to
the
activity
for
the
rush
of
jumping,
sliding
and
rappelling
over
waterfalls.
No
matter
why
or
how
people
choose
to
pursue
it,
canyoning
is
addicting
and
certain
to
attract
enthusiasts
in
ever-increasing
numbers
in
the
years
to
come.
The sport of canyoning
While a canyon refers to an incised, river valley
with steep sides, the sport of canyoning tends to focus on those
canyons with drops that require ropes, jumps, slides, and swims
(‘vertical canyoning’). A leading recreational canyoner sums
it up as follows:
As far as I am concerned, the term ‘canyoning’
refers to travel down any stream by foot that requires technical
equipment and/or ability.
Sure, a 'slot' canyon with 30m walls and only 1m in
breadth is a true canyon, but excellent adventures can be had in a
steep mountain stream that passes through gorgy sections. They don't
have to be steep necessarily, only to have rappels, technical down
climbs or technical slides/jumps/swims.
If I have to take rappelling gear and there are
places along the way were escape is impossible (due to steep
slippery walls on either side) then I'm going canyoning. Floating or
swimming through a gorge with tyre tube and/or wetsuit is more
'gorging' or 'tubing', a sport which seem to have a bit more
followership in NZ amongst keen tramping types.
Levels of difficulty
Canyoning grading systems tend to consider a variety
of factors, recognising each in an overall alpha-numeric grade.
Classification
Graded 1–6, using these factors:
The difficulty
of navigation to and from the canyon
The difficulty
of selecting rappel rigging points and arranging the rigging
The height,
strenuous, and exposure of the rappels
The difficulty
of the exit climb out of the canyon
The length of
the trip
It’s striking that water difficulties aren’t
considered, making the system of little use.
Although
hiking down a canyon that is non-technical (canyon hiking) is often
referred to as canyoneering, the terms canyoning and canyoneering
are more often associated with technical descents — those that
require rappels (abseils) and ropework, technical climbing or
down-climbing, technical jumps, and/or technical swims. Canyoning is
frequently done in remote and rugged settings and often requires
navigational, route-finding and other wilderness travel skills.
