8 Bucket List Canyoneering Adventures in Southern Utah

8 Bucket List Canyoneering Adventures in Southern Utah

It's cold, rainy and windy at home, which means I'm daydreaming about Southern Utah.
Liam McNally
San Francisco, California · February 14, 2019

When I was 17, I took a canyoneering trip down to Southern Utah with my high school environmental science class. We spent a few days gathering and analyzing samples, camping, learning about the geology of the region, and canyoneering. The memories from that trip always stand out as a highlight of my life--how lucky was I to have such a rad class trip in high school?! I've managed to make it back to Southern Utah almost every year for climbing and canyoneering trips and those adventures always seems to work their way into my conscious when it's cold and stormy in my new home in San Francisco. I haven't hit up any of the canyoneering trips below, but man, they sure sound fun right about now!

Before you dive in, please remember that canyoneering is inherently dangerous (just ask Aron Ralston) and requires specific skills and experience to do safely. If you aren't an experienced rock climber or you don't have experience canyoneering, you should never embark on an adventure like these without a guide or a trusted friend who does have the necessary skills and experience. 

Adventure by Lucas Boland

Adventure by Travis Poulson

Adventure by Travis Poulson

Adventure by Travis Poulson

Adventure by Kathie Green

Adventure by Scott Barlow

Adventure by Travis Poulson

Adventure by George Bruce Wilson

 

Cover photo by Lucas Boland

Destinations
Related Stories
ProView: Thule AllTrail 16L Review
ProView: Thule AllTrail 16L Review
By rini sugianto
ProView: Thule AllTrail 25L Review
ProView: Thule AllTrail 25L Review
By Timm Döbert
72 Hours in Bryce Canyon: Hiking, Hidden Gems & Unforgettable Views
72 Hours in Bryce Canyon: Hiking, Hidden Gems & Unforgettable Views
By Holly Mandarich
Navigating Nepal: The two weeks to Everest Base Camp
Navigating Nepal: The two weeks to Everest Base Camp
By Stephen Higgins
Freedom Ain't Easy: Emotional Lessons From a Life on the Road
Freedom Ain't Easy: Emotional Lessons From a Life on the Road
By Holly Mandarich