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canyoning

British

/ ˈkænjənɪŋ /

noun

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

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

From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2022

Azores is a dream for travel agents and PR firms: endless unspoiled landscapes, authentic local cuisine, a vast network of hiking trails and activities, and even canyoning.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2020

So this was canyoning: jumping off rocks into water you can’t see and abseiling down rocks at ever-greater heights.

From The Guardian • Dec. 28, 2016

On Facebook, a reader said: “Trekking in Lycian Way, river canoeing, canyoning, sea kayaking, paragliding etc. Kas is a must for nature lovers.”

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2015

The small city’s high street is home to as many biking, mountaineering, kayaking, canyoning and multisport outfitters as it is pubs.

From Forbes • Oct. 23, 2014

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