The Coalition of American Canyoneers is a member-run nonprofit, working with land managers, park officials, and the canyoneering community to keep America's canyons open, wild, and safe to explore.
The core purpose of CAC — keeping canyons open to those who love them.
Sustaining public and private wildlands so they're enjoyed by generations after us.
Sharing the knowledge that keeps both canyon routes and canyoneers intact.
Learning from every accident and near miss so more teams come home.
A gate on Lost Camp Road now blocks the traditional exit from this Placer County canyon. Canyoneers turned out in force at the August public meeting, and we are awaiting the county’s decision.
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Working directly with the National Park Service on continued technical access to this Grand Canyon tributary system.
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Remains open but access is fragile under Lake Powell Tribal Park jurisdiction, with a large resort development on the down-canyon right side posing a growing threat. Members should obtain the required tribal permit and stay mindful of social media activity.
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CAC volunteers and local canyoneers joined Jump pioneer Paul Martzen to service more than 10 anchors in Upper and Lower Jump Canyon with CAC-funded stainless hardware.
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After Labor Day, local canyoneers, including CAC members and a director, hauled 58.5 lbs of trash out of Upper Creek Falls, NC, a busy summer destination and a staple Carolina Canyoning training ground.
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The Narrows Cleanup Crew Memorial Day Weekend signifies the kickoff to the summer season at Zion National Park and can draw numbers well over 90,000 visitors throughout the…
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Ursula Gilliam, founder of Gear Perspective, on how canyon gear goes from idea to finished product.
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Dr. Roger Mortimer on suspension syndrome: what happens when someone hangs motionless in a harness, and how canyoneers can recognize it and respond.
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A deep-dive into modern canyon rope construction, covering the high-tech fibers behind Glacier Black ropes and how they affect strength, abrasion resistance, and handling on rappel.
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The International Canyon Accident Database (ICAD) gathers accident reports from canyoneers around the world and serves as a permanent resource to help others learn. If you've been involved in a canyon accident or near miss, your account can help prevent the next one.
We regularly represent canyoneers to land managers, national park officials, and policymakers. The broader our membership, the greater our impact — and it's free to join.
Join CAC — It's Free →Your donation supports access negotiations, conservation projects, and the volunteers who show up for canyon country all year.
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