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CAC Monthly Presentation: Jeff Lehman – Satellites, Cell Sites, & PSAPs

Each month, the Coalition of American Canyoneers hosts a live Zoom presentation for members, bringing in guest experts to dig into the gear, techniques, and issues that matter most to the canyoneering community. This month, we were joined by Jeff Lehman for a look at how satellites, cell sites, and PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) come together when a canyon emergency call needs to get through.

2026-07-14T04:26:03-07:00July 13th, 2026|Categories: Education, General News|

CAC Monthly Presentation: Chelsea Heveran & Brent Roth – Avoiding Heuristic Traps in Canyon Leadership and Followership

Each month, the Coalition of American Canyoneers hosts a live Zoom presentation for members, bringing in guest experts to dig into the gear, techniques, and issues that matter most to the canyoneering community. This month, we were joined by Chelsea Heveran and Brent Roth for a look at the hidden “heuristic traps” that shape decision-making in the canyon.

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What turns a […]

2026-07-14T04:29:23-07:00July 13th, 2026|Categories: Education, General News|

CAC Monthly Presentation: Shawn Breaux with Glacier Black – Canyon Rope Fibers Explained

Each month, the Coalition of American Canyoneers hosts a live Zoom presentation for members, bringing in guest experts to dig into the gear, techniques, and issues that matter most to the canyoneering community. This month, we were joined by Shawn Breaux with Glacier Black for a deep-dive into the technology behind modern canyon ropes.

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Shawn Breaux with Glacier Black walked members […]

2026-07-14T04:31:19-07:00July 13th, 2026|Categories: Education, General News|

CAC Installs Backcountry Trail Register at Broken Bow Arch Canyon

In December 2025, CAC continued its partnership with the Bureau of Land Management with the installation of a backcountry trail register in Broken Bow Arch Canyon.  This joint project to install trail registers with Leave No Trace information and an opportunity for visitors to record their visits without resorting to graffiti in these sensitive backcountry locations is another way the CAC is advocating for continued access by partnering with […]
2026-05-30T13:41:21-07:00May 24th, 2026|Categories: Conservation, General News, Safety|
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