How to Use canyoneering in a Sentence

canyoneering

noun
  • The ranger leans across the desk, eyes the couple and inquires if George has Class C canyoneering skills.
    David Whiting, Orange County Register, 4 May 2017
  • Prepare to don a hard-hat during the rope-heavy canyoneering, but feel free to take it off during the off-trail hiking.
    Paul Rubio, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2018
  • Set off on an Alpine journey from the foot of the Jungfrau to the crooked peak of the Matterhorn, and explore in myriad ways: by zip line, mountain bike, or canyoneering.
    National Geographic, 15 Sep. 2019
  • But the trek to get there is rewarded with a mossy, high-walled canyon and the opportunity to try out all types of technical climbing and canyoneering skills.
    Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian, 10 Mar. 2017
  • But the trek to get there is rewarded with a mossy, high-walled canyon and the opportunity to try out all types of technical climbing and canyoneering skills.
    Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian, 10 Mar. 2017
  • The design of the property plays off the natural beauty of the area, known for its world class world-class hiking and biking trails, white water rafting and canyoneering.
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 17 Nov. 2022
  • In the memo, Zinke highlights the hiking, backpacking, canyoneering, mountain biking and rock climbing.
    Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2017
  • Opt for their two-hour canyoneering loop to the Goblin’s Lair, trekking into red rock slot canyons before a rappel into the Chamber of Basilisk, a gothic-like cathedral of red and brown sandstone.
    Nina Kokotas Hahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Led by an expert canyoneering guide, this adventure consists of rappels, tight slot canyons and down climbing for all age levels and abilities.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Adventure Elopements The Drawhorns are part of a trend in the West of young couples specializing in photographing elopements that sometimes require rock climbing, kayaking or canyoneering skills to get to the location of the wedding.
    Lois Smith Brady, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2020
  • Outside of canyoneering, guests will experience a round-trip helicopter ride from Aspen to Moab along with lunch provided during the excursion.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Guests also have access to tennis and volleyball courts, a petting zoo, and the canyoneering and rock climbing opportunities that make this part of the American Southwest such a popular destination.
    Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2021
  • Climbing, canyoneering and overnight backpacking are forbidden.
    Jim Morrison, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2020
  • Sixty-six teams from 30 countries competed in the race, which required paddling, canyoneering, sailing, climbing, swimming, mountain biking, building rafts, grabbing medallions and other skills.
    Tracy Swartz, chicagotribune.com, 11 Aug. 2020
  • Bicycle touring, horseback riding, canyoneering and rock climbing are popular activities in the park.
    Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Best known for hiking, mountain biking and canyoneering, the park also boasts hundreds of Native American archaeological sites, copious dinosaur digs and an astounding 660 species of wild bee.
    Joe Yogerst, CNN, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Overnight backpacking, climbing and canyoneering, campgrounds, visitor centers, and museums and permit applications will not be open.
    Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2020
  • Then join experienced guides to try out canyoneering, an exhilarating experience that combines rappelling, climbing, and watersliding through deep gorges.
    National Geographic, 15 Sep. 2019
  • Kelsey says outdoor retailers are excellent resourses for literature, and Utah is blanketed with guidebooks on hiking, camping, fly fishing, whitewater rafting, canyoneering and backcountry skiing.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Nov. 2021

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