About Just Canyoning — the team and our approach to canyoning in Asia
About

About JUST Canyoning

At JUST Canyoning, we prioritize your safety and comfort above all else on your canyoning journey. Canyoning is an exhilarating experience, but it comes with inherent risks. Rest assured, our commitment to providing you with a safe and secure adventure is unwavering.

02 / Team

Our Team

Every trip is led by one of the co-founders below.

Justen

Justen

Co-founder / Master Instructor

<p>Meet our Master Instructor, Justen. He is renowned as one of Taiwan’s most experienced canyoning guides. With his unmatched expertise in Taiwan’s rugged terrain, your canyoning adventure promises to be an unforgettable exploration of this stunning region.</p>

Julian

Julian

Co-founder / Canyoning Guide

Julian is an accomplished canyoneer and seasoned administrator whose passion for adventure is matched only by his commitment to safety and excellence. For all international travelers: He is your first point of contact.

Shirley

Shirley

Accounting Director

Shirley is our canyoning assistant, known for her passion and caring in assisting thrilling and safe canyon adventures.

03 / Safety

World-class Safety Standards

Safety is the thing we care about most. Every route, every piece of gear, every call we make has a documented standard behind it.

Professional Guides

Our canyoning tours are led by highly trained and certified guides who are experts in navigating the intricate canyons and waterways of Taiwan. Their knowledge of the terrain, combined with their extensive experience, ensures that you’re in capable hands every step of the way.

Top-notch Equipment

We spare no expense when it comes to providing you with the best equipment available. From helmets and harnesses to specialized canyoning gear, we use only the finest equipment to guarantee your safety and comfort during your adventure.

Thorough Preparations

Before embarking on any canyoning tour, we conduct comprehensive safety briefings and instructions. You’ll be educated on proper techniques, potential hazards, and how to correctly respond in various situations, ensuring you’re well-prepared for the journey ahead.

Risk Assessment

We continuously assess and monitor the conditions of the canyons we explore. If conditions are deemed unsafe due to factors like weather or water levels, we have a contingency plan in place to adjust the itinerary or reschedule for your safety.

04 / Gear

Everything provided

All technical gear is provided and inspected before every trip — you just bring a swimsuit and a change of clothes.

Canyoning Shoe

<p>Japanese / Taiwanese felt bottom that grips well on wet basalt.</p>

Canyoning Harness

<p>Canyoning harness with protection seat + Descender + long &amp; short lanyard + all essential carabiners. </p>

Wetsuit

Long-john + jacket cut for canyoning, sized for every guest.

Dry Suit

<p>Canyoning Dry Suits, JUST Canyoning–designed dry suits keep shoulder- and winter-season canyoning warm and comfortable all year round. </p>

Canyoning Helmet

<p>Protective EN-rated helmet. </p>

Canyoning Backpack + Waterproof Keg

<p>Keep your phone, dry layers, and lunch out of the water all day.</p>

Rope + Rope Bag

<p>300 NT per person use </p><p>Core Shot damage - please compensate half of the rope cost based on market price of the rope. </p>

05 / Difficulty (V)

Vertical Difficulty (V1–V7)

From first rappel to expert descent, every trip carries a V-tier so you know what you are walking into.

Full V·A·T·★ grading system →
V1

Entry Level

Rappels under 10m

• Rappels < 10m • Very easy climbing or down-climbing

V2

Beginner

Rappels under 30m · accessible anchors

• Anchors easily accessible • Rappels < 30m • Easy climbing or down-climbing

V3

Intermediate

Max rappel < 45m · climbing up to 5.6

• Anchors easily accessible • Max rappel height < 45m • Adequate spacing between drops for team reorganisation • Low-flow vertical water features • Pools at the base of rappels are calm • Systems are easy to rig • Climbing difficulty up to 5.6 (rope protection possible on minor exposed sections)

V4

Intermediate High

Rappels may exceed 45m · climbing up to 5.8

• Anchors not easily accessible • Rappels may exceed 45m • Rigging is technical but manageable • Multiple-pitch rappels with ample stance platforms for anchors • Sharp edges require rope protection • Low to moderate flow vertical waterlines that may affect balance or cause entrapment • Pools at the base may be dynamic • Climbing difficulty up to 5.8 (exposed sections require rope protection)

V5

Advanced

Hanging belays · climbing up to 5.9

• Multiple-pitch rappels (hanging belays / anchors) • Rappels may require crossing dynamic waterlines • Moderate to high vertical flow (precise rappel line, balance, and line selection) • Difficult rope retrieval — may require swimming with rope recovery • Climbing difficulty up to 5.9

V6

Expert

High flow · climbing up to 5.10a

• Anchors are very difficult to reach • Traverse lines are extremely difficult to rig • High to very high vertical flow • Rappelling through waterlines is very challenging (efficient execution, balance, and route-finding) • Pools at base in dynamic and strong current • Climbing difficulty up to 5.10a

V7

Extreme

Continuous waterfalls · climbing > 5.10b

• Extremely poor visibility and multiple obstacles on route • Continuous waterfalls with no breaks • Holding breath underwater may be necessary • Pools at base in violent hydraulics and very strong currents • Climbing difficulty exceeds 5.10b

Descend With Us

From first rappel to professional certification, we walk every step with you.