Canyoneering USA - America's Journal of Canyoneering V1, No 1 March 2001


	Table of Contents
	Editorial --- Bolts
	Features --- The Grim Swim
	Alternative Anchoring
	Wet Canyons of Colorado
	Gear --- Beyond Helmets and Harnesses
	Technique --- Double Coil
	Book Reviews --- Kelsey Plateau, 4th ed. Van Tilburg & Annerino
	History --- The Black Book
	News and Safety
	FEEDBACK
	Business

Welcome
to America's newest Journal of Canyoneering. Our objective is to foster communication in the canyoneering community, promote safe travel in our beautiful canyons, and encourage preservation of the wilderness nature of the canyons of the Colorado Plateau.

The use of bolts is a divisive issue in the Utah canyoneering community. My lead editorial discusses the issues behind the division, and asks you to consider your actions carefully, before reaching for the kit. Dave Black's Alternative Anchoring article shows some creative alternatives that all canyoneers should have in their repertoire. I'm sure this will not be the end of discussion on this issue - Canyoneering USA is looking for thoughtful discussion of issues from all points of view. If you have something to say, we're interested.

In this issue you will also find Canyoneering in Albania, thoughts from getting stuck for a few days in Zion, explorations of wet, mountain canyons in Colorado, and much more. Enjoy.

Editorial
Bolts
Can the wilderness nature of the Colorado Plateau Canyons be preserved? Its up to you. by Tom Jones

Features
The Grim Swim
Albania's answer to the Black Hole - exploring limestone canyons in Albania. by Dave Black

Alternative Anchoring
A little creativity allows you to build natural anchors in almost any situation. by Dave Black

Wet Canyons of Colorado
Water World at 10,000 feet by Charlie Oliver

Gear
Beyond Helmets and Harnesses
Creativity is the basis of Canyoneering Gear by Michael Henkin

Technique
The Canyoneering Double Coil
Managing your rope by coiling twice. by Tom Jones

Book Reviews
Michael Kelsey- 4th ed. Colorado Plateau.
The Good, The Bad, and the Somewhat Unattractive by Brian Cabe

Van Tilburg and Annerino
Two Canyon Hiking Books that are what they are. by Charles Wyman

History
The Black Book
Some early descents in Zion - excerpts from the Black Book.

Canyoneering USA is a 100% volunteer operation. Thanks to all the authors and people behind the scene. We seek articles of interest to canyoneers, and we pay nothing. But think of the fame, the respect and the adoration of your peers. Next Issue release target is August 1, 2001. Click Here for submittal guidelines and suggestions.

Canyoneering USA is a Shareware operation. There is no charge for reading, and we carry no advertising (yet!). Our modest expenses are covered by donations.
If you find value in this enterprise, please make a donation.
Send donations to: Tom Jones, 341 N Center St #6, Salt Lake City, UT 84103. Please makes checks payable to "Tom Jones", and indicate that it is a donation to Canyoneering USA. Or make a credit card donation through PayPal by clicking on the logo below.

Canyoneering USA supports the American Canyoneering Association and encourages all canyoneers to join the "canyons" email group at Yahoo Groups.

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Some of the ideas discussed here involve techniques that require substantial judgement and experience to apply safely in the field. No written guide can replace experience and judgement. Canyoneering is dangerous, and it is critical that each canyoneer consider their actions in the field very carefully. Carefully evaluate any techniques shown on this website in a safe and forgiving environment.

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