canyoning

noun

can·yon·ing ˈkan-yə-niŋ

chiefly British

: canyoneering

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At the island’s heart are mountains dense with rain forest where the adventurous can go hiking, canyoning, and rafting. — Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian, 22 Jan. 2018 For those into mountaineering, canyoning, or rock climbing, both Banff and Jasper will leave you spoiled for route choices. — Daniel Otis, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018 Another heart-racing venture that Saas-Fee Guides leads is the three-hour canyoning from Saas-Fee to Saas Grund, a half-day thrill-seeking trek across the area’s rugged terrain. — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2025 The Adrenaline Pumping Adventure package is packed with a choice of four adventures, like rafting, ziplining, ATV off-roading, surfing, rappelling, or canyoning. — Brandon Withrow, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for canyoning

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1986, in the meaning defined above

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