AY Honor Canyoning - Advanced Answer Key

Canyoning - Advanced

Skill Level

3

Year

2023

Version

30.05.2025

Approval authority

Australian Union

1

What features on a topographic map indicate there might be a canyon in that area?

For tips and instruction see Canyoning.

2

Know how to interpret the map features of a canyon topo.

3

Explore a canyon not listed with track notes in a guide book. Make a canyon topo of the canyon you explore.

4

Demonstrate how to set up ropes for abseiling in a canyon with existing anchors.

For tips and instruction see Abseiling - Advanced.

5

Know the procedure for jumping safely. What must you always do before jumping? Perform a jump in a canyon of 4 meters.

6

Demonstrate the use of ghosting techniques such as the fiddlestick method or pull down sling.

7

What is a pothole? What methods can be used to escape a pothole? Use partner assist to escape a pothole or to ascend a feature.

8

Teach a group from your club or church in techniques required for a basic canyon. Lead them on a trip.

9

Log 80 hours of canyoning experience. Keep accurate records of each trip.

References

• Australian Union Canyoning - Advanced Honor