One way to escape stress from work, busy environment, hectic schedules or activities that deplete our energy is to travel away from your usual day to day schedule. Your travel kick away may depend on your personality or hobby. These days, a lot of adventures are uprising. From the skies above down to the mountains and all the way to the sea. And since majority of the adventures are done in both land and sea, canyoneering is a must adventure to look forward and seek!
A lot of you maybe picturing about a military canyon that explodes. But that is not it actually mean. Now, what is canyoneering? It is a recreational activity that involves physical and mental endurance. It requires you to trek through the mountains, witness the real beauty of Mother Nature, deep into freezing springs and the most challenging part is to plunge into the deep water from a lofty cliff. Cliffs are usually 20-50 ft high depending on its natural structure. Sounds formidable, right? Fear not because canyoneering is extremely an enjoyable activity.
It is now a renowned activity. You know why? Read and check it out!
1) Because of its cool, clear and fresh water.
Every bodies of water (creek, strait, lake, spring and falls) in the location site of canyoneering are absolutely the kind of water you have been looking for. Because of its cool temperature, your body will definitely love it. From being hot headed for all of the stress, a frosty temperature will solve that. And it is not just cool, it is also clear. The water's color is naturally sky blue making it perfect for picture taking and of course selfsame. And since its beauty has been preserved naturally, the water remains fresh. It is the perfect place for you to deep and cool yourself.
2. It is absolutely safe.
Yes canyoneering sounds a perilous activity but it is actually very safe. You and your squad would not be alone because there will be tour guides who are trained and become experts in this field. With four to five people, there will be one guide to accommodate your needs and help you accomplish the obstacles. If you are alone, do not worry because you can never enter without the tour guide's presence. And of course you will be provided with life vest to help you float along deep waters and the appropriate shoes for the trekking. And before proceeding to the area, a briefing will be given to make sure that everybody understands the safety precautions in canyoneering. And these are the reasons why you should not fear for your safety in this extreme activity.
3. To conquer your fears.
It is never easy to stand on a high cliff and stare down at bottomless water. Your body parts will literally shake fearing that one wrong jump will cause you to harm yourself. There will always be second thoughts whether you will continue and face your fear or you will give up with the challenge and never experience canyoneering. Just a tip: keep in mind that it will only take you a hop and seconds to plunge into the fresh and cool water. That also you are brave enough to take the challenge and face your fear. Do not worry if you have troubles with swimming, remember that you have your life vest and a tour guide waiting for you down. It is challenging but once you can conquer everything, it will be a top of the world feeling.
4. To be one with the nature.
Because of the digital revolution, we have been exposed to electronic gadgets every day. To check the time, to send a message to your loved ones or to your workmates, to check our social networking sites or even shopping are just done with a click coming from our gadgets. And this is one of the reasons why we get stress and sleep deprived every day. To solve this, canyoneering is the answer. While trekking, you can always look around and feed your eyes with sceneries you do not get to see every day. From high looking mountains, to the naturally grown tress, extended roots, then down to the splash of waters. This kind of activity is a reconnection between man and nature.
5. Worth your budget
Every single coin and bills will never be put to a waste because canyoneering is worth your budget. The priceless experience can never be paid by any amount. It is one of a kind experience that each one will forever treasure. No regrets, just fun.
To travel means to enjoy something you have not been doing for so long. Give yourself a blow out once in a while just to keep the equilibrium of stress and relaxation. And canyoneering is an extreme activity that will surely give you not just emotional belongingness with yourself and nature. So travel and treat yourself with some fun!