Every single time I go canyoneering I get a rush of adrenaline. I love climbing down the polished walls of the waterfall, it’s unbelievable. It’s so hard to describe, it’s sort of like the feeling you get when you’re on you’re on a rollercoaster it feels like theirs no gravity and you just float in midair. The feeling of gliding down the waterfall is breathtaking. Canyoneering is my passion. I’ll never stop until I have to.
Looking into the opening from the top of the waterfall makes me feel excited, exhilarated, thrilled, it’s incredible. But on top of that I also feel worried. Worried because there’s always a chance of slipping on the canyon walls that have been smoothed by the tumbling water for who knows how long. And what if I fell? How would I get back up, if I broke my arm or leg I couldn’t very well finish the climbing down. There’s a chance that my friend or the guide with me could help me finish, but not a good chance.
Imagine carrying over 100 pounds down a waterfall with only one hand to hold
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I love everything about it. Canyoneering fuels me, just the thought of going down a tunnel of rushing water gives me chills, good chills. The water is always the perfect temperature, no matter what temperature it is, and the sound of water running down the huge rock walls is so comforting to me. Even though I love canyoneering it scares me sometimes. I know the risks of adventuring down the waterfall which makes it even more worrying. The latest scare was in a Squamish Falls when me and my friend; Damien Briguet, were halfway down the waterfall and my rope got stuck. I couldn’t go down any further. I would have been trapped in the cave without a way to get out if we hadn’t brought our extra ropes. The extra ropes were definitely not as reliable as our main ropes but hopefully they would hold up until we made it to the bottom. Just as we started to lose hope we saw the light at the end of the tunnel,
It was simply amazing hiking out there, the mountains covered in tall trees that dug into the rocky soil, the beautiful sky, when visible. Even in the midst of strenuous exercise I still en...
Zig-zag, back and forth, down, down, down, Jonathon, Dad, and I went into a mysterious new world. Now that I have gone into this hot, dry canyon surrounded by monstrous hoodoos, I have seen what it is really like to leave the small town of Seymour, and emerge into the greatness of this world. I have now seen several other National Parks on one of the most renowned places on earth for mysterious creations, the Colorado Plateau. Of all the beautiful places on it, even the Grand Canyon, I have found my favorite one. Bryce Canyon National Park. I thought it was amazing, because it was the most diverse to anything I have ever seen before. We hiked down into it and I felt like I was surrounded by skyscrapers. We trekked around a little, but we didn’t
Located in the popular Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Falls is the tallest waterfall in California. Every year, mother nature’s breathtaking beauty attracts millions of people from around the world. People hike for three long and fatiguing hours in anticipation of witnessing forceful water rushing down the steep mountain from 2,425 feet above. Last summer, my family and I backpacked through the Yosemite Falls Trail and I came to learn what a truly exhausting experience it is.
I even got to jump into it but at first I was nervous to jump, but decided to ignore it because this was a once in a lifetime opportunity and after I did it I was so glad that I did because It was so exhilarating. This part of the trip was definitely the most adventrus in my opinion. Even the stairs leading down to the hole were made of ancient rock which was very interesting in my opinion. That night you bet I slept well because of all that adventuring.
Riding down Pikes Peak was one of the best adventures I have ever had, however, it was horrifying at times. Our whole vacation in Colorado was full of adventure. We rode ATVs, went white water rafting, but the best part was riding a bike down Pikes Peak. This was an exhilarating adventure I will never
My sweat soaked shirt was clinging to my throbbing sunburn, and the salty droplets scalded my tender skin. “I need this water,” I reminded myself when my head started to fill with terrifying thoughts of me passing out on this ledge. I had never been so relieved to see this glistening, blissful water. As inviting as the water looked, the heat wasn't the only thing making my head spin anymore. Not only was the drop a horrifying thought, but I could see the rocks through the surface of the water and couldn't push aside the repeating notion of my body bouncing off them when I hit the bottom. I needed to make the decision to jump, and fast. Standing at the top of the cliff, it was as if I could reach out and poke the searing sun. Sweat dripped from my forehead, down my nose, and on its way to my dry, cracked lips which I licked to find a salty droplet. My shirt, soaked with perspiration, was now on the ground as I debated my
This part of the adventure was the most challenging, but following the spring rains it is considered the most fun for enthusiasts.
The people that think they know me may be shocked by some of these. In all honesty, many of them are outside of my comfort zone, but that doesn’t mean that I shouldn’t try to experience them. I may be a more reserved person who tends to stay on the safe side, but I can’t deny that I love that feeling of exhilaration I get when doing something new or exciting. I have performed in front of over 50,000 people, traveled over 70 miles per hour on a roller coaster, and rode on the back of a motorcycle down the highway, so I am no stranger to adrenaline. I remember these moments, with a wide smile plastered on my face and a feeling of pure joy, and I want to make more like them.
Zip lining is an extraordinary adventure everyone should try once in their
the rush I get from heights. I love the feeling I get when I have
Following the trail, we lost sight of the waterfall for most of the time it took to climb down. As we neared the bottom, huge rocks at the edge of the waterfall blocked all view of it. Once the waterfall became visible, it was more beautiful that ever. From the bottom, we could see the vapors rising from where the falls bubbled into the pool. We could see the rainbow that was made from the sunlight shining through the mist. Since it was such a nice day, we decided to go for a swim.
-Have you ever just wanted to go do something new, something outdoors where your around nothing but nature itself and different styles of exploring? Then why not try caving! Caving or Spelunking, is a mid type kind of exploring sport that is worldwide open to everyone. There are a variety amount of clubs involving caving, over around 200 that are around your area looking for newcomers! Caving is a saver way of hiking but in a way, you can hike on your own and risk getting hurt, if not that then stranded(127 hours). To some experienced Cavers, Caving is a way for people to connect with each other whether its with friends and family or just people you have never even met before in your life to create and find new and stronger connections outside
The falls were rushing down layer after layer making a massive pool at the bottom. The water was ice cold with the ground feeling as slick as a freshly cut piece of countertop. After we had cooled off by swimming in the water, we started our four miles hike back down the mountain. However, this time I did not use my phone once, I just took in the magnificence with my eyes rather than looking through a lense.
It’s a beautiful morning, as my group of friends and I wake up, we hear the pounding and the thrashing of the water slamming on the moss covered granite rock, I go down the eroded leaf covered pathway to fetch water just like I would do every morning, the sun had just begun to rise, the mixture of scarlet red, orange, and a bleach-like yellow beaming against the hurried water of the river that led into the waterfall shone like flakes of gold floating on top of the whitening water. The serene environment of the surrounding rocks overlooking the waterfall, the ambience of water clashing against the granite, and the aroma of the white pine filling the forest is an awe inspiring experience to all who dare make their way down the narrow and lengthy
One of the most enjoyable things in life are road trips, particularly to the Colorado mountains. Getting to spend time with your family and friends, while being in a beautiful place, is irreplaceable. The fifteen-hour road trip may feel never-ending, but gazing at the mountains from afar makes life’s problems seem a little smaller and causes worries to become a thing of the past. Coming in contact with nature, untouched, is a surreal experience. My family trip to the Colorado mountains last summer was inspiring.