Gorge walking or gorge scrambling is moving through gorges riverbeds using a variety of techniques that often include a variety of activities such as walking scrambling climbing jumping abseiling and swimming.
Gorge walking equipment list.
This is also known as canyoning or canyoneering in the us and uses much the same techniques and equipment.
Generic gorge walking kit list for gorge groups are listed on this page.
All your canyoning equipment has to go somewhere and that s where a kit bag comes in.
The slower pace of this activity provides more time to explore and take in the unique river level view of the rocky dramatic gorges.
Canyoning and gorge walking are full day activity that will be tailored to enthuse challenge and thrill all abilities.
Walking is certainly incorporated into the activity but be prepared to have the time of your life whilst sliding swimming climbing scrambling and stumbling your way up or down the gorge.
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We have put together a dynamic programme which will be covered over two full days training and includes your water safety award.
Don t worry this doesn t involve buying expensive equipment and wetsuits as we provide all of the specialist stuff for you but keep reading to prepare yourself for gorge walking what to wear and what else to bring along with you.
To make things easy as we know large groups are hard to organise all we need is a 100 deposit to reserve the date.
To help you feel as comfortable and prepared for your gorge walking extravaganza as possible it s important that you re kitted out with the right clothing.
Our experienced instructors will collect you from your accommodation provide all technical equipment you need and customise the day to your ability and expectations.
No gorge is the same and each requires a mixed bag of methods to move up or down it.
Gorge walking is incredibly popular with stag or hen parties school and youth groups team building and other large groups looking for something different and exciting.
All we require is your size for the wetsuit we provide.
Like rope bags your kit bag should feature some flotation and also have mesh sections to allow water to run quickly out of the pack.
Gorge walking bags are tough abrasion resistant sacks that can take a beating.
On a guided walk with the right equipment gorge walking can be an incredibly exciting and interesting activity for.