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The Canyons Are CallingG.O. Get Outside with Jason MilliganToday Jason and I interview each other for our podcasts. Jason is the host of one of my favorite podcast, G.O. Get Outside. When covid hit he stopped his show and I started mine a year laer. He started his show up again in Nov 2023 so I wanted to have him on the show. We decided to interview each other. You can listen to his interview with me here:
Podcast: GO 119 - Canyons Are Calling Shirlz Jocelyn (gogetoutside.com)
Jason and I chat about how he got into the outdoors and canyonneering and what inspired him to start...2024-05-191h 29
G.O. Get Outside Podcast - Everyday Active People OutdoorsGO 119 - Canyons Are Calling Shirlz JocelynUtah native Shirlz Jocelyn was introduced to canyoneering in 2010, a moment that would alter the course of her future. Her love for the sport would lead her to a stint as a canyon guide, an ongoing job with Imlay Canyon Gear, and the drive to produce a canyoneering focused podcast. She and Jason spoke one evening in Kanab about the draw of canyons, the history of The Canyons Are Calling Podcast, the realities of producing her show, why guiding is rewarding, and the confounding nature of technology. LINKS:https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...2024-05-161h 13
The Canyons Are CallingJiahiad with Braxton and WesleyBraxton and Wesley decided to do Imlay and Heaps canyons in one day in Nov 2023. We chat about how they got the idea, what they did to train and the thing they learned in the canyons that day.
To read the story on their blog: https://www.altoadventure.com/post/wes-s-story-just-imlay-and-heaps-in-a-day?fbclid=IwAR1v4sEfCRlqdY9lpfKPHyMhHdbjxGVY3UIjdgJYP0mxYw9-TbV9YW5c_rs
To get in touch with Braxton:
Facebook
To get in touch with Wesley:
Facebook
To listen to the Zion trifecta interview with Buzz Burrell:
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e...2024-01-1659 min
The Canyons Are CallingCanyoning the 406 with Eric HardwickEric has been exploring the Glacier area and other parts of Montana and Idaho. We talk about some of his first descents and other adventures he had this year and some of the major lessons he learned. Especially when he did Heaps in Zion with a person, he had never canyoned with. We talk about the new website he is working with routes and ethics for Montana.
Website! : www.canyoningthe406.comFacebook for the website: (1) FacebookInstagram for the website: Canyoning the 406 (@canyoningthe406) • Instagram photos and videosMy personal facebook: FacebookMy personal Instagram: Eric Hardwick (@dawson.406) • Instagram photos and videos
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The Canyons Are CallingCanyons of the Mind with Russell James RayRussell James Ray is credited with the first canyoneering descents of the Barrancas, Sinforosa, and Batopilas. It was an endeavor that spanned several years, and included a self-delusional, non-first descent of the Barranca del Cobre.
To find the book on Amazon:
Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Canyons of the Mind
To get in touch with Russell:
Facebook
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The Canyons Are CallingSedona Canyoneering with Eric MoorcroftEric and I chat about the canyons in Sedona Arizona and the surrounding area. We cover how to keep the area protected by not damaging native ruins or cryptobiotic soil that is important for the ecosystem there. Eric has a great website with maps and information about bail out points or other contingency ideas for when weather or climate impact your day.
To find out more about the Sedona canyon: Sedonacanyons.com
To follow Eric on Social Media: FacebookEric Moorcroft (@moorcrofteric) • Instagram photos and videos
Leave no trace video: https://youtu.be/zV2TM7Jqs6k?si=a9aNWPod2f-hYrkP
Wh...2023-10-0856 min
The Canyons Are CallingWater is life with HannahSorry it's been a while since I have posted an episode, I have miss you all.
In this mini episode Hannah and I talk about Cyanobactin and how it effects the water we recrate in. You can see photos and learn more about the bacteria here: HABs.utah.gov.. they also have the current water conditions there.
DEQ instagram (update stories every Friday): @utahdeqhttps://www.instagram.com/utahdeq/?hl=enPhoto gallery of benthic cyanobacteria: https://deq.utah.gov/water-quality/benthic-mats-harmful-algal-bloom-examples
To chat with Hannah directly: hbonner@utah.gov
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The Canyons Are CallingMountain Lion in Maybe Mind Bender Canyon with JennJenn and her group ran into a mountain lion that was trapped in the canyon. It was blocking them form their last rappel. They went back up canyon and above the cat to try to get him to go back out of the narrows section he was in. it jumped 90 ft... They were then able to finish the last rappel and hike out of the canyon. The hope is that the Mountain lion was also able to hike out now that he was also on the canyon floor. If anyone knows if he is still alive, please let me know.
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The Canyons Are CallingFlash Flood Fever ~ Episode 1I am starting a mini-series about flash floods to raise awareness about the crazy desert rains. This episode I tell my personal story about a flash flood in Rock Canyon while guiding in my early days. Please know the weather for the drainage you plan to drop into.
I use Weather | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (noaa.gov) Local, National, & Global Daily Weather Forecast | AccuWeather and Local Weather Forecast, News and Conditions | Weather Underground (wunderground.com)
to check weather during the monsoon season.
Photos from the flash flood in Rock: Rock Cayon ~ Flash Flood!! | Flickr
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The Canyons Are CallingBroken ankle in Mystery Canyon with Z.Z broke his ankle in Mystery Canyon. It hurt really bad!! He was trying to steam over a shallow pothole so he would get wet. He would have to get wet later in the canyon anyway. He said in hide sight he would have just gone through the shallow pool knowing he would have to get wet later. The risk was not worth the consequence that day. He was able to hike out with the help of his amazing Crue.
To reach out the Z: Zubair Saeed Zafar (@zubairsaeedzafar) | Instagram
Zubair Saeed Zafar | Facebook
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The Canyons Are CallingWild Sky Adventures with Sam Keller.Today I chat with Wild Sky Adventures owner Sam Keller. We chat about canyons all over the world, including North Wash and Zion in Utah, Pacific North west and Washington, Spain Portugal Mijorca and more. His team has come up with The Maiorca Challege a workshop for Hightschool age students to learn teamwork, overcoming fears and obstacles, while getting through the challenging canyons. It's reall a great wxperience for the teens. Check out all his links here:(2) Samuel Keller | FacebookStories • InstagramNow Booking Summer 2023 - Wild Sky Adventure Guides (wildskyguides.com)Madeira Canyon Challenge - Portugal - Wild Sky Adventure Gu...2023-05-091h 19
The Canyons Are CallingAZ Rock & Canyon Adventures with Tom SeeleyTom and I chat about the canyons in Arizona. We talk about what to except from the AZ rondy and the high flow in the canyons this year. We also discuss how we can be more safe as a community and minimize the accidents that are happening.
Tom Seeley | Facebook
AZ Rock & Canyon (azrockandcanyon.com)
ACA – The American Canyoneering Association
Coalition of American Canyoneers – The Coalition of American Canyoneers is a non-profit, non-partisan, member-run organization that serves the canyoneering community.Arizona Rock & Canyon Adventures (Phoenix, AZ) | MeetupInternational Canyon Accident Database – Built by the Coalit...2023-04-081h 07
The Canyons Are CallingStaying Positive while healingToday I chatted with Lorey, Natalie, Nichole and Tina about how they deal with the mental issues that come up while healing from an accident. I learned you can't stay positive all the time, it's OK to break down and have hard days. We are human and doing our best. Better days will come, and life will get better. Take time for you and relax during the healing process...
To listen to Natalies episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/4oAWRaKMAyb
To listen to Nicholes episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/YA7MvlQMAyb
To...2023-03-301h 14
The Canyons Are CallingNorth Eastern Canyoneering with Joey VulpisToday I chat with Northeast Moutain Guide Joey Vulpis. We talk about canyoning in the Catskills of NY, Swift water Canyoning and more. To find out more about Joey and the companies he is involved in check these: Nmgadventures.com, Nrrinstitute.org, Hikingtraining.com
To connect with folks on face book check here: Northeastern Canyoneers | Facebook and Catkills & Northeast Canyoneering | Facebook
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The Canyons Are CallingCanyoneering with Adolfo IsassiTo get in contact with Adolfo on Facebook: Adolfo Isassi | Facebook These are the Facebook groups we talked about. They have very good information on these: Instructional Canyoneering Resource | Facebook and Canyoneering | Canyon Guides International. Souther Utah meetup group: Southern Utah Canyoneering (Saint George, UT) | Meetup
For more information on Gear Perspective: Gear Perspective | Elevate Your Adventure
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The Canyons Are CallingHimalayan Canyoning with Jake HuddlesonWebsite: jakehuddleston.com
Instagram: instagram.com/jake_huddleston/
HOME | Himalayancanyonteam (himalayan-canyon-team.com)
The Canyons are Calling Podcast | Facebook To follow me on Instagram: The Canyons Are Calling (@canyonsarecalling) • Instagram photos and videos To become a member of my Patreon community: The Canyons Are Calling is creating Podcast | Patreon Background music by Chris Zollinger Steel Drum | United States | Z The Handpan Man Intro music by Tig Booth nathaniel.booth@gmail.com My website thecanyonsarecalling.com has more information about each person as well as links to other canyon resources. If you would like to be a gue...2023-01-2043 min
The Canyons Are CallingZion Trifecta in 25 hours with Buzz BurrellWay back in 2009 Buzz Burrell, Jared Campell and Ryan McDermott completed Imlay, Heaps and Kolob canyons in just over 25 hours.
Zion Trifecta | Adventure Running (wordpress.com)Zironman Trip Report Pt 1 (article on completion is pdf at bottom): https://adventurerun.wordpress.com/2011/11/13/zironman-pt1/
We did many big projects, more on the summits than in the canyons. Here’s two examples:
https://adventurerun.wordpress.com/2008/10/20/zion-double/
https://adventurerun.wordpress.com/2009/04/16/zioneering/
Contacting Buzz: Podcast: https://news.ultrasignup.com/the-trailhead-podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buzz.burrell.14
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The Canyons Are CallingDescending Nature with Tobias Beiser.Tobias Beiser is a canyon guide that lives in Austria. He makes some amazing YouTube videos of his canyon experiences. We chat about how he makes his videos, guiding class C canyons, Whats it's like to canyon in Europe and so much more! Check out his Descending nature videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v55IrhbmKTU
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The Canyons Are CallingDerek WolfeDerek Wolfe is author of the Moab and North wash canyoneering guidebooks. He has also written some climbing guides. http://www.xanadumountainpress.com More about Derek. Derek Wolfe spends as much time as possible enjoying the adventure lifestyle available in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Sierra of California, volcanoes of the Pacific Northwest, the high desert wilderness of Utah, and Mojave Desert of Nevada. An enthusiastic (some might argue obsessive) mountaineer and rock climber, he has climbed all 637 mountains higher than 13,000’ in Colorado, climbed all of the Colorado 14ers in the winter and summited over 2,000 peaks across the US. Fu...2022-12-0136 min
The Canyons Are CallingRebolting Zion with Tyler MillerMany canyons in the Zion area are equipped with bolted anchors. For years plated steel bolts, of varying quality, were the norm. As these bolts age and rust away they are becoming time bombs. Tyler's goal is to replace these aging bolts with modern stainless steel glue-in bolts and update anchors to modern standards. Stainless glue-ins are by far the best choice in soft sandstone and should last for generations to come. We chat about what this entails and how you can help. To learn more and to donate to Tyler: Fundraiser by Tyler Miller : Zion Canyoneering Anchor Replacement...2022-11-1641 min
The Canyons Are CallingKids in Canyons with Reef and Matt McArthurI ran into these guys in Angel Creek Canyon Ouray Co. Reef was so in his element in the canyons I asked if they would be interested in sharing their story. Reef is now 11 years old and has been canyoning for 4 years. Matthew is a certified canyon guide and has been teaching people of all ages how to navigate canyons for years. Enjoy!
To reach out to Matthew: matthewtmcarthur@gmail.com
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The Canyons Are CallingHealing in the wilderness with Jerry Bevel.Jerry found the outdoors as an adult after he lost his brotherhttps://www.taps.org/
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The Canyons Are CallingHow Not 2 with Ryan Jenks and Brent Roth.I came across the How Not 2 videos on Facebook and reached out to Brent Roth to see if he and Rayn Jenks would want to be on the show to chat about the video series they are working on. We chat about how they got into the spot, how they joined forces and what it's like to break gear.
For the canyon coursette, videos and to reach out to Ryan: https://www.hownot2.com/post/canyon-rope-systems
To get in touch with Brent: Brent Roth | Facebook
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The Canyons Are CallingKids in canyons ~ Marley the 12-year-old Spider Monkey.After the Ouray Canyon Festival Christian reached out to me to let me know about his 12-year-old daughter Marley. She started canyoneering in 2019 and they have mostly gone into the dry canyons in Southern Utah. This was Marley first time in class C canyon and her longest rappel so far. Her enthusiasm and excitement for canyoneering is awesome. She is looking for friends to Canyon with. If you would like to reach out to Marley and Christian, you can do so at: adventures42day@gmail.com
For the ACA hand and whistle signals: Free Resources – ACA (canyoneering.net)
For the yu...2022-09-0753 min
The Canyons Are CallingLeave No Trace with Eran HowarthToday I chat with BLM employee Eran Howarth about Leave No Trace and how we as canyoneers can do a better job of leaving less impact in the canyons we love.
To get ahold of Eran: ehowarth@blm.gov
Here is the link for the video Eran was a part of. https://youtu.be/4Nme7E_yT3I
Leave No Trace: Leave No Trace Leave No Trace - Home - Leave No Trace (lnt.org)
The Pee cloth I mentioned in the outro: Kula Cloth
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The Canyons Are CallingFall in Lower Salmon with NatalieNatalie was canyoning in Lower Salmon when she was inverted in the waterfall and then fell 15 feet. She broke her shoulder tore ligaments and nerves and broke her back in three places. We talk about what went wrong, how they self-rescued her, and what recovery looks like.
To get in touch with Natalie: Social: https://www.instagram.com/nat_attackz
Accident report:
http://ropewiki.com/Incident:Dislocated/broken/torn_shoulder,_broken_back_in_Salmon_Creek_(Lower)_2022/04/23
(Brief report)
https://canyonaccident.org/lower-salmon-2022-04-23/ (Full report)
www.facebook.com/natalie54321
For some information in Search and rescue Insurance: Top 10 SEARCH A...2022-08-011h 04
The Canyons Are CallingJasmine King and I chat CanyonsA friend suggested I interview badass canyoneering chic Jasmine King. She recently became a certified instructor for Uber Adventures. We talk about some of our favorite canyons and the possibility that Uber Adventures will soon offer ladies only canyoneering classes taught by Jasmine.
To reach out to Jasmine: https://www.facebook.com/papalilgirl Instagram: @MsAdrenalineJunkie
More information about Uber Adventures: www.uberadventures.net
More Information on the Ouray Canyon Festival: Home | Ouray Canyoning Fest (ouraycanyonfestival.org)
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The Canyons Are CallingGet in the Wild with Christopher HagedornToday I chat with Christopher Hagedorn from Get in the Wild Adventures. They offer guided trips and courses in Washington and Southern Utah. We cover the class C and Desert canyon diffrences, flash flood dangers and as always favortie canyon snacks and places to go. To get intouch with Christopher: Email: christopher@getinthewild.com Website: www.getinthewild.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/getinthewild Instagram: www.instragram.com/getinthewild LInkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/christopherhagedorn VisitUtah: www.visitutah.com/articles/canyoneering-slot-canyon-video
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The Canyons Are CallingWhat not to do when you start canyoneering wiht Brian KraussI got this message on Instagram so I thought I should have Brian on the show. "I think a cool episode would be titled "what NOT to do" and delve into a lot of the basics and mistakes that I've seen people make over my years, including when I started out when I lived in flag and needed helicopter rescuing from sycamore Canyon. I've seen a lot of basic things and behaviors that get repeated a lot that I think would be cool to highlight and what good alternatives to avoid those things are."
Instagram: Brian Krauss (@theroadleadswest) • Instagram photos an...2022-06-181h 10
The Canyons Are CallingWhere the Rope Ends with Nichole Doane.Nichole was canyoning with friends near Seattle when she fell approximately 60 feet. She was behind a waterfall deep in the canyon with a broken back and pelvis. The Snohomish SAR team was able to get to her and air lift her out. Durig her healing process Nichole turned back to yoga to help her with the mental aspects of healing. She met Baylee and together they decided to make a documentary film to raise awareness and money for the Search and Rescue team.
For more information about the film: Where The Rope Ends
Ouray canyon Festival Information: Home | Ouray Canyoning F...2022-06-0254 min
The Canyons Are CallingCanyon Adventures: volunteers connecting people to canyons with Dean, Kevin and Galen.Canyon Adventures team members Dean, Galen and Kevin talk about the Organization the gets X gang members and convicts out into the canyons. Their mission is to provide healthy experiences to the community using adventure activities that include hiking, technical canyoneering and facilitated team building events. Participants in their programs experience personal growth while learning technical skills and developing a greater awareness of wilderness safety and the preservation of nature. They also do fundraisers for different charity organizations and offer training for those that want to improve or refresh their skills. We also talk about the importance of practicing with g...2022-05-191h 04
The Canyons Are CallingGear PerspectiveToday I chat with the team at Gear Perspective. We talk about how Ursula got started making gear. They us EcoPac and Expac fabrics that are environmentally friendly using recycled water bottles. We also cover Paul's first descent of Jump canyon in California and Adolfo gives us some important safety information.
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The Canyons Are CallingFollow up with Rich Carlson and Canyon Guides International.Follow up chat with Rich Carlson about Canyon Guides International.
For more information about the Totem: Home - Totem Rigging For more information about Canyons and Crags courses: Home - canyonsandcrags.com to follow Rich on Instagram: Rich Carlson (@rcwildone) • Instagram photos and videos To follow Rich on Facebook: (1) Rich Carlson |
For mor information about Canyon Guides International: Canyon Guides International | Serving professional canyon guides worldwide.
Facebook To become a member of my Patreon community: The Canyons Are Calling is creating Podcast | Patreon Background music by Chris Zollinger Steel Drum | United States | Z The H...2022-04-2626 min
The Canyons Are CallingRich CarlsonToday I chat with Rich Carlson about Mexico, Canyons and Crags, the Totem, VT prussik and canyons. For more information about the Totem: Home - Totem Rigging For more information about Canyons and Crags courses: Home - canyonsandcrags.com to follow Rich on Instagram: Rich Carlson (@rcwildone) • Instagram photos and videos To follow Rich on Facebook: (1) Rich Carlson | Facebook To become a member of my Patreon community: The Canyons Are Calling is creating Podcast | Patreon Background music by Chris Zollinger Steel Drum | United States | Z The Handpan Man Intro music by Tig Booth nathaniel.booth@gmail.com My website theca...2022-04-181h 04
The Canyons Are CallingV7 Academy with Andrew Humphreys.Today I chat with Andrew Humphries. He and some other guys started V7 academy to help provide additional education about canyons. They use the European methods for class C canyoning and teach you canyon and rescue techniques to help you move through the canyons more safely. This course with some in person instruction work best but these courses on their own will also give you more knowledge about the sport. We can never learn too much when it comes to these types of things.
For more information about V7 academy https://learn.v7academy.com/link/rnJ2wI
For more...2022-04-0755 min
The Canyons Are CallingTina's fall part 2~ Interview with the Instagram guy.THIS IS PART TWO OF TINA'S FALL. THE INTERVIEW WITH THE INSTAGRAM GUY. If you have not yet listened to that episode, please do so. Tina lives an adventurous life, and loves adrenaline filled sports like snowboarding and mountain biking. She met a guy on Instagram that also loves those same sports. He invited her and a friend to go to Moab Ut to do some Canyoneering. She jumped on the opportunity as canyoneering was something that she had wanted to try. Thew met up in Moab the night before and talked about the canyon the next day. After wa...2022-03-2244 min
The Canyons Are CallingTina fell 20 feet while in a Canyon with a person she met on Instagram.Tina lives an adventurous life, and loves adrenaline filled sports like snowboarding and mountain biking. She met a guy on Instagram that also loves those same sports. He invited her and a friend to go to Moab Ut to do some Canyoneering. She jumped on the opportunity as canyoneering was something that she had wanted to try. Thew met up in Moab the night before and talked about the canyon the next day. After waiting for the rain to stop they descended Rock of Ages canyon. On the last rappel Tina decided to go first. They guy set the...2022-03-151h 00
The Canyons Are CallingTaiwan Canyoning with Jasmine Li.From river trudging to canyoning we chat about canyons in Taiwan and New Zealand's Gloomy Gorge. The First descent of Qia Can canyon was 13 days of what she describes are canyoning in a church. The steep white limestone walls and crystal-clear water sounds incredible. She was part of an international team that descended Gloomy Gorge in 5 days. To get in touch with Jasime Jasmine Li | Facebook Taiwan Canyon FB group Taiwan Canyoning & Sawanobori 台灣溪谷論壇 | Facebook More information about the Gloomy Gorge First Exploration of Gloomy Gorge in New Zealand (redbull.com) International - Gloomy Gorge NZ | Canyon Collective More Taiwan canyon storie...2022-03-0449 min
The Canyons Are CallingCAC and International Canyon chat with Danielle MonroyDanielle is a board member on the CAC (coalition of American canyoneers.) we talk about what the coalition does for the Canyon community as well as how you can get involved. We also talk about her favorite international canyons, and what it is like to travel during COVID-19. Danielle also gives advice on what you should do if you would like to get into the sport of canyoneering.
to find Danielle on Facebook: danielle monroy - Search Results | Facebook or Instagram: Danielle Monroy (@monroy.danielle) • Instagram photos and videos
More information about the CAC: Coalition of...2022-02-151h 07
The Canyons Are CallingGlacier Black Gear with Shawn and StevenI chat with Glacier Black gear owners Shawn Breaux and Steven Joseph about Glacier Black. What it means, what gear they offer and what they have planned for the future. We cover the Palikoa rappel device, double ended roped bags, backpacks, pack rafts, dry suits and more. They have a lot in store for their company! We talk about the Glacier Black Gear foundation that gives back to organizations they deeply care about. Palikoa donates 10% to the following organizations Blue= ocean (Oceana) Green = forest (forest foundation) Purple = military (Purple Heart foundation) Red rock orange = deserts (save our canyons) Pink = w...2022-02-021h 24
The Canyons Are CallingLonger than anticipated in Maze Canyon with Jude and Kelleigh.Jude Thomas and Kelleigh Miller were looking forward to a long day when they chose to the Maze (also known as Ice Cube) canyon in Red Rocks conservation area near Las Vegas NV. Their day turned out way longer than they had anticipated when they encountered some navigational issues on the approach. They decided to drop into the canyon anyway because they were hopeful, they if they needed to, they could climb out at the sneak route. That was not possible, and they had to continue down canyon finishing the coldest, darkest section after the sun went down. We...2022-01-171h 39
The Canyons Are CallingEpic trip though Heaps Canyon with Raquel Diaz and Matt WeyenOn a trip through Heaps canyon in Zion National Park, Oct 2021 Raquel Diaz, Matt Weyen and their friend Michelle Niles were excited to see this amazing canyon. Day one of the trip was beautiful and they were enjoying their trip. The next day Raquel broke her ankle while downclimbing in one spot. They continued down canyon slowly with Raquel doing as much as she could with assistance from her team. They made it to the last rappel us as it was getting dark. Matt deployed the rope out of the dry bag he has stored it for the beginning...2022-01-0853 min
The Canyons Are CallingElevate your canyon snacks with Chef CorsoChef Corso is head chef and founder of MONTyBOCA. A company and community focused on elevating our outdoor meals.
He noticed that most camp food was a little lacking…either freeze-dried, heavily salted or out of a bag; and you can only eat granola bars, jerky and trail mix for so long. He knew there could be something better…He’s also a classically trained chef trained in Italy and California but he’s chosen to take his knife to a mountain ridge rather than a fancy fine dining restaurant. He believes that people should be able to eat well, even on the...2021-12-0857 min
The Canyons Are CallingExploring canyons in the Pacific North WestIn todays podcast episode I chat with Pacific North West canyon experts Tiffanie Lin, Jake Huddleston and Ryan Ernst. We talk about their favorite canyons in the PNW and what it takes to do the first descents of them. They talk about what they have learned while exploring and the team work it takes to keep exploring harder to reach canyons. We cover their favorite gear they carry, canyon snacks and beverages as well as mushroom foraging in the PNW.
To follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/pnwcanyoning/
For Kevin Clarks book "C...2021-11-051h 01
The Canyons Are CallingHelicopter Evacuation in Dothracki Canyon with Dan CotamDan and his family were Canyoneering in Englestead canyon near Zion NP when his son saw Stephen Baker fall on the first rappel. It was a 300 foot rap that he lost control on and fell the last 80 or so feet. As a former Trauma surgeon Dan tried to help but was limited due to the remote location. Shortly after that incident, Dan him self needed a helicopter rescue after he fell in Dotracki canyon near Hilldale UT. He tell what he learned from both of those accidents.
Dan grew up in Texas and went to BYU in...2021-10-2158 min
The Canyons Are CallingI chat with Ira Lewis about Canyoning in the Colorado San Juan MountainsIra has been actively canyoning and canyoneering for over 15 years. He has participated in or led numerous first descents in the US in the San Gabriel's, the early days of Death Valley, the Pacific Northwest and Colorado as well as abroad. Through connections with the international canyoning rendezvous known as the RIC, he helped bring that event to Ouray in 2015. He recently authored a guide book titled Canyoning in the Colorado San Juan Mountains, which added 40 canyons to the previous Ouray guidebook.
To get in touch with Ira: (1) Colorado Canyoneering | Facebook
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The Canyons Are CallingI chat with Gorging Documentary Director Brian OlliverBrian Olliver is an award winning producer and director. His filmmaking experience includes a prolific stretch with network Television and ownership of an LA-based production company specializing in branded content and independent film.
Brian’s spirited filmmaking career began in action sports, where he worked with professional snowboarders and skateboarders to produce original TV content. Traveling across the globe, Brian captured stunning outdoor imagery and built stories about adventure and perseverance. And while immersed in the action sports scene, Brian gained deep insight into the youth culture market and developed a unique perspective that would serve him throughout his career.
Br...2021-09-2859 min
The Canyons Are CallingMichael Kelsey and I chat about his updated Colorado Plateau Technical Canyon guide book and more.
Michael R. Kelsey, a native Utahn, and born in 1943, experienced his earliest years of life in eastern Utah’s Uintah Basin, first on a farm east of Myton, then in or near Roosevelt. At age 11 and in 1954, his family moved out of the Uintah Basin and the Great Depression, to Provo where he attended Provo High School and later Brigham Young University, where he earned a B.S. degree in Sociology. Shortly thereafter, he discovered that was the wrong subject, so he attended the University of Utah, where he received his Master of Science degree in Geography (minoring in Geology). It wa...2021-09-141h 32
The Canyons Are CallingGrand Canyoneering with Rich Rudow and Todd MartinIn this episode with Grand Canyon Canyoning experts Rich Rudow and Todd Martin. We talk about how Grand Canyon canyons are different than others in the country and some of the obstacles they have helped Canyoneerers over come like pack rafting permits and navigations issues.
If you would like mire information for Todd Martin you can reach him at: website: http://www.toddshikingguide.com/
e-mail: todds_hiking_guide@yahoo.com
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To get in touch with Rich Rudow website: www.richrudow.com
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The Canyons Are CallingKidz in Canyonz #1 The Dye and Wagner boysCooper, Miller and Killian chat with me about their canyoneering experience and some of their favorite canyon stories as young kids. They are only 4 and 5 years old. Stop and check out the cutest video of these young boys canyoneering. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tVDJmoyULQ&t=18s Here is a link to the Imlay Canyon Gear SECO bags Dave and I talk about in the beginning of the show. https://www.canyoneeringusa.com/store/?category=Rope+Bags If you have an idea for the show please email me at thecanyonsarecalling@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.fa...2021-08-1633 min
The Canyons Are CallingCanyoneering in Israel with Yaron.Yaron tells us about canyoneering in Israel. Yaron is high-tech professional by day and adventures and nature enthusiastic by night. Addicted to canyoneering and enjoy reaching those charmed isolated locations only accessible with the rope.
He is an official canyoneering guide by the Israeli Ministry of Culture and Sports as well as certified Type C canyons guide by ICOPRO organization. Love to travel around the world, explore new canyons and meet new friends who share the same passion.
His best canyoneering partners are the wife and kids that are all seasoned canyoneers. He is one of...2021-08-051h 04
The Canyons Are CallingSurviving a Volcano eruption in Costa Rica with the Toros Canyoning GroupI chat with Scott Trescott, Daniele Rocchi and Victor Carvajal about canyoning in the Bajos Del Toros Area of Costa Rica and when they had to survive the eruption of Poas Volcano. To find out more about canyoning in Costa Rica you can contact them on Facebook Toros Canyoning Group | Facebook or Instagram TOROS CANYONING GROUP (@toroscanyoning) I'm really grateful I was able to visit right before CoVid hit and the world as we knew it changed. I hope to return one day to see the 2 canyons I missed out on! If you are going to Costa Rica I h...2021-07-221h 18
The Canyons Are CallingCascading in GA with Hill Belfi.I chat with Georgia Tech Outdoor Rec Cascading expert Hill Belfi. I had wondered why GA tech ordered so much canyoneering gear from Imlay. Hill reached out when she found out about the podcast to let me know about what they call Cascading. It sounds so fun I my have to talk my husband into going there. Hill Belfi is a 22 year old resident of Atlanta, Georgia and a senior at the Georgia Institute of Technology studying biomedical engineering. The name Hill is her mother’s maiden name… the mountain sports are just coincidence! She grew up in Atlanta and spe...2021-07-1357 min
The Canyons Are CallingHello again! I have missed you all.I'm sorry I have to take an unseen break in June due to the death of a canyonereeing friend and nephew. They were both so different but still the same. What calls us all to the outdoor spaces we love so much?? I asked our Facebook group page and discuss their responces
Here is a link to the Imlay Canyon Gear SECO bags Dave and I talk about in the beginning of the show. https://www.canyoneeringusa.com/store/?category=Rope+Bags If you have an idea for the show please email me at t...2021-07-0414 min
The Canyons Are CallingKidz in Canyons #2 The Baker FamilyIn this episode I chat with the Baker Family about thwememories they and made and the things they have learned while canyoneering as a family of 7 with children as young as 3. Here is a link to the Imlay Canyon Gear SECO bags Dave and I talk about in the beginning of the show. https://www.canyoneeringusa.com/store/?category=Rope+Bags If you have an idea for the show please email me at thecanyonsarecalling@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/489678298671354 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/canyonsarecalling Back ground music is by Chri...2021-05-1942 min
The Canyons Are CallingBecoming Human Podcast interviews me.I had a chance to be interviewed by Will Nelsen on the becoming human Podcast. We talk about life growing up for me and how I got into canyoneering and where I am today. Here is a link to the becoming human website. https://becominghumanpodcast.com/
Here is a link to the PicPocket I talk about in the intro. https://www.canyoneeringusa.com/store/imlay-picpocket-camera-case
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The Canyons Are CallingTribute to Louis JohnsonIn episode I chat with Everett about the death of his husband Louis when he fell because his rope was too short and set double strand so he could not be lowered. Everett covers what happened that day and also covers a little about what it is like to grieve about a partner who passes in such a tragic way. Links for the Not Imlay Canyon beta For Tom Jones https://www.canyoneeringusa.com/zion/technical/not-imlay For Luke Galyan http://bluugnome.com/cyn_route/zion_not-imlay/zion_not-imlay.aspx For information on the Figure 8 block so you can low...2021-04-1845 min
Becoming Human#149 | Shirlz Rox Jocelyn - Canyoneer Adventurer And Podcast HostShirlz Rox Jocelyn is the host of The Canyons Are Calling Podcast, she’s a canyoneer and she works at Imlay Canyon Gear.Her podcast focuses on canyoneers’ adventures, beta, tips, tactics, gear, and even some misadventure. My favorite episode on the podcast is her recent one with Scott Swany who’s a Death Valley First Descent Legend. You can find it on all podcast platforms. In this episode, Shirlz teaches us about canyoneering and how it has influenced her life.Inglestead canyon zion national parkArch Nemesis canyonhttps...2021-04-031h 12
The Canyons Are CallingI chat with Death Valley First Descent Legend Scott SwanyToday I chat with Scott Swaney. Scott is known in the canyoneering community as a legend of first descents in Death Valley NP. He is a self taught caver, climber, cave diver, suba diver, mountaineer and canyoneer. He has doing canyons longer that I have have been alive. We also chat about some Grand Canyon experiences and day dream about International travel again one day. Thanks for listening. If you would like to get in touch with Scott, you can find him on FaceBook. https://www.facebook.com/scott.swaney To watch the First Descent documentary about Scott go he...2021-03-3140 min
The Canyons Are CallingLogo constest!!! Get entries in by 4-20-21!I need help creating a logo for the show! Winner will get a 120 ft Canyon Fire rope from Imlay Canyon Gear!! Please email submissions or questions to the canyonsarecalling@gmail.com by April 20th.
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Music is by Chris Zollinger: Chris Zollinger is a Professional Handpan player, Drummer/Percussionist, Environmental Activist, Eagle Scout, and Florida Master Naturalist. He recently relocated to southern Utah...2021-03-3101 min
The Canyons Are CallingChat with Justin Pugh about First Descents in Death Valley and Yosemite National Parks in Ca.In this episode I chat with Justin Pugh about Death Valley Canyoneering and making the documentary film "First Descent. The legend of Scott Swaney." Justin also talks about a first descent in Yosemite and shares some of his favorite California canyons with us. Thanks for joining us.
Here is a link to the film. https://fb.watch/4j3z1VGQHI/
Here is Justin's Facebook link if you want to reach out to him. https://www.facebook.com/technical.adventure There is also a First Descent Facebook group page you can join here https://www.facebook.com...2021-03-231h 03
The Canyons Are CallingChat with Nick Smith about fall in Soap Creek and our Flash flood in RockIn this episode I talk to my friend Nick Smith. We start talking about when he fell 90 feet in Soap Creek Canyon and was able to climb out and drive to the hospital. We go on to reflect about some guiding memories including a flash flood in Rock Canyon near Kanab. As always we discus what we learned from each event. Remember Canyoneering is dangerous. We all need to do what we can to mitigate our risks on each adventure.
Nick now guides for Kanab Tour Company. Here is a link to see what they have to of...2021-03-1839 min
The Canyons Are CallingTribute to Stephen Baker who passed away after falling in Englestead Hollow near Zion.In this episode I chat with Ryan Baker and Inga Slade about the death of their brother Stephen. He passed away after falling on the first rappel in Englestead Hollow Zion National Park UT. We discuss how they got started canyoneering and what when wrong that awful day. We also cover what we as canyoneers can do different so we don't find ourselves in the same predicament on day. Please remember when you are doing long rappels its important to have a device that allows you to add friction as you are descending and the the force changes. I p...2021-02-091h 00
The Canyons Are CallingIntroduction and chat with co-host canyoneering husband David JocelynIn this first episode I discuss why I decided to start a podcast, cover my ideas for the show, what you can expect in future episodes. Then I chat with my co-host and husband Dave about how we got started hiking and canyoneering and some of our favorite canyoneering stories.
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