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.
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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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.
Shawn Breaux with Glacier Black walked members […]
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 holiday weekend. On May 27, 2026, the Coalition of American Canyoneers gathered a small group of volunteers and worked with the park service to go into The Narrows after the busy weekend to pick up trash, remove graffiti, and dismantle rock stacks. This type […]
It’s election time for leadership positions and we encourage new candidates to come forth during this election cycle.
The Coalition of American Canyoneers is a volunteer based organization for the members by the members. We meet once per month via phone and have up to two retreats per year with electronic communication in between. We are always in need of individuals who are […]
After being closed for seven years, we’re pleased to announce that access to Tatahatso Canyon and Tatahoysa Canyon off the Navajo Rim of Marble Canyon has reopened. The loop to descend Tatahatso Canyon involves some of the most beautiful scenery in Grand Canyon National Park and includes a stunning 7-mile packraft exit on the Colorado River. The loop is usually done over three days. Beta details are published in Grand […]
Dear Grand Canyon National Park,
The Coalition of American Canyoneers is a 501(c)(3) organization, with 2,000 members, focused on promoting and preserving access to canyoneering on public and private lands by building on a foundation of ACES: Access through Conservation, Education and Safety. Many […]
It’s election time at the Coalition of American Canyoneers.
Time for you to decide leadership positions for the Board of Directors and we encourage new candidates to come forth during this election cycle.
The Coalition of American Canyoneers is a volunteer based organization for the members by the members. We meet once per month via phone and have up to two […]
The Coalition of American Canyoneers is filing these organizational comments with the National Park Service and the US Forest Service regarding the use of fixed anchors in Wilderness. Numbers matter and your comments can be vital to help us change these misguided policies.
Coalition of American Canyoneers Comments to the National Park Service
Coalition of American Canyoneers Comments to the U.S. Forest Service
The Kingdom Route/Overland Route is now open again and the parking area (WGS 84, 37.61615, -110.79873) at the trail head can be used, but only within the established boundaries laid out. Cars will be towed if not within boundaries. A few years back Glen Canyon National Recreation Area closed it, as off road parking is prohibited. Capitol Reef National Park rangers worked with Glen Canyon National Recreation Area rangers to […]
Please view the Colorado Plateau Canyoneering – Leave No Trace video. It was prepared by considerable effort from: Canyonlands Natural History Association, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Leave No Trace, Coalition of American Canyoneers, and Dan Ransom Photography.
Dear CAC members and friends,
The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented and impacts us all — in our daily lives, through our family and friends, or by the announcements and news reports coming from around the world. This is the time of year when many of us look forward to trips we have been planning for months, and the feelings of awe and gratitude we experience in our National Parks and public […]
Conservation is at the heart of the Coalition of American Canyoneers’ mission to preserve and promote access to America’s canyons. The canyons are living systems; they are the metaphoric circulatory system of the planet.
We hope to highlight any threat to our canyons and through the power of our membership take action to facilitate the repair of any damage and provide a measure […]
The CAC has been working with the Forest Service to develop signage for Seven Teacups Canyon near Kernville in Southern California.
Seven Teacups is a popular route for local canyoneers offering beautiful jumps, rappels, and slides. However, canyon information is sometimes posted on popular news sites (e.g., “Swimming Holes of California”), leading to an influx of inexperienced visitors. In high water during the spring, Teacups can be dangerous and crossing the […]
2019 Board of Directors Election Results
The Coalition of American Canyoneers would like to announce the results of the 2019 Board of Director election.
Elected to a two-year term are:
Rick Demarest
Danielle Monroy
Jason Bowman
Christopher Hagedorn
We’d like to thank Willie Hunt & Kevin Anderson for their interest in joining the CAC board.
The full nine-member board can be found here: https://www.
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Note: Past elections have indicated that a couple of rules seem to be necessary.
Your ballot will be rejected if:
1) More than one ballot is received from the same voter.
2) More than 3 candidates are listed on the ballot.
It’s election time at the Coalition of American Canyoneers.
Time for you to decide leadership positions for the Board of Directors and we encourage new candidates to come forth during this election cycle.
The Coalition of American Canyoneers is a volunteer based organization for the members by the members. We meet once per month via phone and have up to […]
The Coalition of American Canyoneers participated in a canyoneering weekend event held in Los Angeles, California on March 29 – 31, 2019. This community organized weekend brought Canyoneers together from the local community with others from as far away as Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oregon, and even New Jersey. Over 120 people in all descended canyons, joined in a potluck, and participated in a raffle to raise money for the […]
