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Summer in the Mountains - Canyoning

Summer in the Mountains - Canyoning

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Started by Admin in Ski Chatter - 6 Replies

J2Ski

Admin posted May-2013

Well who doesn't like jumping into pools of water in the summer? Just add cliffs and you have canyoning. Top silliness! :D

This vid gives a taste of canyoning / canyoneering in the Gorges du Verdon...

The Admin Man

Bedrock barney
reply to 'Summer in the Mountains - Canyoning'
posted May-2013

This is on our list for our July trip. :D
slippy slidey snow......me likey!

Snapzzz
reply to 'Summer in the Mountains - Canyoning'
posted May-2013

bedrock barney wrote:This is on our list for our July trip. :D



looks fun
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens

Bedrock barney
reply to 'Summer in the Mountains - Canyoning'
posted May-2013

Has anyone done this? We were looking at Evolution 2 as a potential outfit but no contact made as yet.

We were also looking into via ferrata but I think our youngest will be too young at 13 and a half (although she seems to think she is 15.....like her sister!)

slippy slidey snow......me likey!

Ian Wickham
reply to 'Summer in the Mountains - Canyoning'
posted May-2013

Looks good ...but I think I'm too old to try it :cry:

Admin
reply to 'Summer in the Mountains - Canyoning'
posted May-2013

bedrock barney wrote:Has anyone done this?

Did "hydrospeed" somewhere near Bourg St Maurice a couple of times way back when. A little tamer than canyoning, usually with a bit more water and small floats/boards. Great fun; but helmets very much required... apres activities consist mainly of comparing bruises! :lol:

bedrock barney wrote:We were also looking into via ferrata but I think our youngest will be too young at 13 and a half

I would think if she's a sensible, relatively cool-headed 13 then she'll be absolutely fine. The French allow surprisingly (to us over-cautious Brits) young children into those "go ape" type parks, but see what the local rules / advice say.
The Admin Man

Bedrock barney
reply to 'Summer in the Mountains - Canyoning'
posted May-2013

Just checked our annual insurance policy and, of course, canyoning not on the list of sports that are covered!

Got a quick quote from a sports insurance specialist. £211 for the 4 of us!

Might not be canyoning after all. We'll have to put up with skiing every morning instead......
slippy slidey snow......me likey!

Topic last updated on 23-May-2013 at 11:06