Rappelling is a popular activity where you descend a rocky surface in a controlled manner using a specially made harness. It’s also used in training for emergencies by firemen and rescue personnel....

If you are heading into bear country, you are going to need to have protection. While the likelihood of encountering a bear is quite slim, let alone an angry bear that is ready to attack, you still...

If pictures of wetsuit clad people hanging over cliffs and against the backdrop of enthralling waterfalls give you an adrenaline rush, you are ready to enter the world of canyoning. The thrill...

While it may be one of the most dangerous aspects of climbing, rappelling is also a whole lot of fun. But since it's so dangerous, you need to make sure you have the right equipment. One of the best...

North Carolina has so much to offer for cavers and spelunkers, but where can you find all these caves? In this article, I give a list of known and unknown caves. Where can I go caving in North...

Spelunking is a very popular activity for those that love to be adventurous and spend a lot of time hiking and climbing.  There are two types of spelunking, vertical and horizontal caving.  What is...