Waterfall Canyoneering

Break out of your comfort zone on this exhilarating day of waterfall canyoneering in the Catskills!

What will canyoneering be like?

Canyoneering is the technical descent of narrow gorges using a system rappels.

We will begin with a short hike to the edge of the first waterfall. Once we reach the falls our instructors will set up the anchor system, and give us thorough canyoneering instruction.  We will rappel down five cascading waterfalls, dropping 1500 feet over less than two miles. We will feel a world away from the city, as the fresh water splashes in our faces, and you will love it.  This is a true adventure and exploration!

 

Event Details

• DEPARTURE AND RETURN LOCATION
• Eastern Mountain Sports Upper West Side (Broadway/76th St.) Subways 1, 2, 3 to 72nd Street.
• DEPARTURE
• 7:15 AM. Please arrive at 7:00 AM for check-in.
• RETURN
• Approximately 6:30-7:00 PM, same location.
• BRING
• Please review the Pack List Tab above. Bring a pack large enough to carry your lunch and water for the day.

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TOP
Wear a layering system of polypropylene, Capilene, Dry-fit, polyester; any technical wicking fabric. Bring a rain jacket and hat.
BOTTOMS
Hiking pants made of synthetic material.
FEET
Sturdy hiking boots or trail runners—your footwear must fit your foot well and have an aggressive sole. Polyester or polypropylene hiking socks.
BACKPACK
You must have a good backpack that securely holds your lunch, water and extra clothes. You must have your hands free for this trip. Bring a ziplock bag for your phone if you plan to have it in your pack.
BRING
Change of dry clothes for the ride home: anything comfy that you wish to bring, including dry shoes. The dry clothes will be left in the van.

Experienced, Fun & Qualified Guides

From cycling across the United States to leading horse treks through New Zealand to scaling Nepalese peaks, Outdoor Bound guides have real-world outdoor experience. Collectively, they have hiked, biked, climbed and kayaked tens of thousands of miles around the globe.

Whether their professional backgrounds are as teachers, personal trainers, artists, environmentalists or business leaders, they all have an extensive knowledge of the natural world and local history. Each guide has also passed a rigorous guide certification program and is trained in wilderness first aid or as a Wilderness First Responder.

Diverse & Interesting Groups

There is no typical Outdoor Bound participant. While ages typically range from 20 to 50, those who come to experience outdoor adventure range from singles to couples, from lawyers to waiters. They are a mix of women and men. While the group is always diverse, you will certainly feel welcome. Our guides go the extra mile to make the atmosphere of each trip social and fun. Many people in the Outdoor Bound community have forged lasting friendships as a result of our trips.

New Experiences

Skydiving, ice-climbing, hot-air ballooning, skiing and hiking every weekend are just a few of Outdoor Bound’s year-round adventures. These trips are accessible to everyone, including the novice, who might feel a little uneasy, the young urban professional trying to get away and even the adrenaline junkie looking for a new rush.

Environmental Awareness

“Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures,” is the Leave No Trace motto embraced by Outdoor Bound. From purchasing bamboo T-shirts to printing with soy-based inks on recycled paper, Outdoor Bound strives to create the least environmental impact possible while on trips and in the office.