canyoning

/ ˈkænjənɪŋ /

noun

1. the sport of travelling down a river situated in a canyon by a variety of means including scrambling, floating, swimming, and abseiling

Example Sentences

Mountain biking, horseback riding, canyoning and other activities are also available.

From Washington Post

For an overview of canyoneering skills required in Washington, a great resource is “Canyoning in the Pacific Northwest: A Technical Resource” by Kevin Clark, which came out in 2021.

From Seattle Times

The bodies of two women who went missing while canyoning in the Blue Mountains yesterday have been recovered by police.

From The Guardian

Canyoning involves hiking, swimming, abseiling and navigating rock formations while travelling through canyons or river areas.

From The Guardian

Canyoning involves hiking, climbing, rappelling and swimming through river canyons.

From Washington Times