Definition of Canyoning

1. Noun. A hybrid sport in which participants travel along a canyon using a variety of techniques that may include walking, climbing, jumping, abseiling, or swimming. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Canyoning

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Canyoning

cany
canyon
canyon live oak
canyon oak
canyon treefrog
canyoneer
canyoneering
canyoneers
canyoner
canyoners
canyoning (current term)
canyonings
canyonland
canyonlike
canyons
canyonside
canzona
canzonas
canzone
canzones
canzonet
canzonets
canzonetta
canzonettas
canzoni

Literary usage of Canyoning

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Mexico's Pacific Coast by Vivien Lougheed (2004)
"He was executed on February 14th of the same year. No messing around with appeals in those days. • Adventures on Foot canyoning canyoning on the ..."

2. Adventure Guide to Provence & the Cote D'Azur by Ferne Arfin (2005)
"Rafting, canyoning, kayaking, hot canoeing and white-water swimming. ... Rafting, canyoning, hydrospeed, aqua trekking, hiking, mountain bike and climbing. ..."

3. Adventure Guide to New Zealand by Bette Flagler (2005)
"canyoning involves rocks, ropes and water and is not for the faint of heart, but is good for ... w 03-442-3315 or 021-507-677, or Routeburn canyoning Ltd., ..."

4. Adventure Guide to the Alps by Krista Dana (2004)
"Those looking for adrenaline-inspiring watersports can contact canyoning Team Vorarlberg ... They coordinate a variety of canyoning, rafting, paragliding, ..."

5. Adventure Guide to Costa Rica by Bruce Conord (2005)
"Equally thrilling is canyoning, an active adventure that involves rappelling down a waterfall. ... a part of Costa Rica canyoning (o 506/556 4032, ..."

6. Adventure Guide to Scotland by Martin Li (2005)
"Outdoor activities, particularly rafting and canyoning - descending gorges and natural water flumes - and rope lowers over a waterfall. ..."

7. Daytrips Switzerland: 45 One Day Adventures by Rail, Car, Bus, Ferry Or by Norman P. Renouf (1999)
"In winter, they offer Ice canyoning where you climb up a wall of ice; Mountain Bikes on ice; Snow Racquets, an alternative form of skiing and other snow and ..."

8. Italian Lakes by Richard Sale (2006)
"The gorges to the north of Lake Garda are ideal for the exacting sport of canyoning. This potentially dangerous sport should not be attempted alone by ..."

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