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.
Every trip is led by one of the co-founders below.
Meet our Master Instructor, Justen. He is renowned as one of Taiwan’s most experienced canyoning guides. With his extensive expertise in Taiwan’s rugged terrain, your canyoning adventure promises to be an unforgettable exploration of this stunning region.
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 is our canyoning assistant, known for her passion and caring in assisting thrilling and safe canyon adventures.
Safety is the thing we care about most. Every route, every piece of gear, every call we make has a documented standard behind it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All technical gear is provided and inspected before every trip — you just bring a swimsuit and a change of clothes.
Japanese / Taiwanese felt bottom that grips well on wet basalt.
Canyoning harness with protection seat + Descender & 1 carabiner + long & short lanyard & 2 carabiners
Changing puncho, extremely useful for all water & outdoor activities.
Canyoning Dry Suits, JUST Canyoning–designed dry suits keep shoulder- and winter-season canyoning warm and comfortable all year round.
Aluminum 7075 (Extra Durability), T6
Keep your phone, dry layers, and lunch out of the water all day.
300 NT per person use Core Shot damage - please compensate half of the rope cost based on market price of the rope.
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 →• Rappels < 10m • Very easy climbing or down-climbing
• Anchors easily accessible • Rappels < 30m • Easy climbing or down-climbing
• 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)
• 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)
• 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
• 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
• 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
From first rappel to professional certification, we walk every step with you.