Howdy Team ACA. Hope this note finds all well. This message is to ensure there is no confusion or ambiguity regarding the change from “CL1″ to “Assistant Canyon Leader” title. Here’s the short and sweet version of the previous … Read More
Howdy CL1’s- Hoping this note finds you all well. I wanted to send a message to you as a group, to discuss the change-adjustment to the CL1 title in our ACA Leader Program. Change can be disruptive and frustrating, … Read More
The Circle of Trust Grows I want to start off with a huge thank you to all ACA Members, families and friends. It has been on an extraordinary two year adventure for the American Canyoneering Association, one with uncertain … Read More
The ACA just completed a small project to help out a little in Honduras. The area we have been exploring and training in was hit particularly hard by a hurricane (Eta), which compounded the economic challenges they were already experiencing … Read More
The ACA 2018 Fall GLAR – Guide, Leader and Aspirant Rondy is coming! Howdy American Canyoneering Association Guides, Leaders and Aspirants. It’s time again for our Fall gathering! Another opportunity to share ideas, renew canyon bonds and continue to build … Read More
Topick.Hket Ok, so none of us here can read Chinese either. But we do know what this article is about. Our students in Hong Kong are committed to using canyoneering as a vehicle to challenge kids and others to get … Read More
Michael Short’s “Let’s Go Outdoors” joins some Canadian Fish & Wildlife officers as they practice swift water rescue skills in the Athabasca River with Joe Storms. Joe is an ACA certified Pro Canyon Guide, swifwater rescue instructor and Jasper Park … Read More
The ACA’s Rich Carlson traveled to Hakuba Japan in May to train canyon guides from Japan, Australia and the UK. All of the students passed the required assessment for certification as Fixed Site / Single Pitch Canyon Guides, with a … Read More
by Charly Oliver and Rich Carlson Canyoneering, canyoning, cañonismo, barranquismo, kloofing, gorge walking, river trekking, river tracing – these are all terms for basically the same adventure sport – exploring canyons – that involves hiking, wading, swimming, rock climbing and … Read More