Canyoneering is a unique sport that uses a variety of skills, teamwork, and problem-solving to follow the path of water through a canyon. We adults often find ourselves feeling like a kid again, sliding, scooting, getting a little dirty, excited and eager to discover what is around the next corner. It is no surprise then to hear that kids take to canyoneering like fish to water!
Tons of research has demonstrated that spending time outdoors benefits kids' physical, mental and social development. Participating in activities like canyoneering helps kids to build self confidence through facing fears like learning to rappel, or in working through a canyon problem. They learn teamwork and communication, as the group must work together and communicate to move through the canyons' many twists and turns. The sense of accomplishment is palpable as some kids realize they are much stronger and more capable than they once believed!
When families experience canyoneering together, everyone is on the same playing field. Dad might need his kids' encouragement to get him down the rappel, an otherwise awkward teen may discover they are a natural, smoothly working through the canyon and able to give help or encouragement to Mom or their siblings. Mom may prove to be the rockstar of the group- giving the kids the opportunity to cheer on their constant cheerleader. All around, the canyon brings families together, cooperating, communicating and bonding through an experience of a lifetime!
Check out these articles that some awesome moms wrote about taking their kids canyoneering with us!
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