Canyoning Journal
Long-form field notes from our descents, plus the occasional gear review and conditions update.
2026-05-30
The Best Canyoning Day Trips in Taiwan: A Route Guide by Difficulty
Taiwan's best canyoning day trips — from beginner-friendly canyons near Taipei to committing southern descents — grouped by difficulty, with what to expect on each. (Canyoning in Taiwan is also called river tracing / 溯溪.)
2026-05-20
Navigating Taiwan's Wildlife: Why Wildlife Dangers Are Greatly Exaggerated
Venomous snakes, giant spiders, apex predators — Taiwan's backcountry sounds intimidating, but the reality is reassuringly safe. A factual breakdown of the island's most talked-about creatures, and the one that actually warrants caution.
2026-04-22
The Hidden Premier Hub: Why Taiwan is the Next Frontier for World-Class Canyoning
Europe has long been canyoning's heartland — but Taiwan is quietly emerging as the sport's most thrilling new frontier: raw, uncharted sub-tropical gorges paired with world-class mountain roads and ultra-safe transport. Here's why it belongs at the top of your list.
2026-03-18
The Safety Realities of Taiwanese Canyoning: Infrastructure, Equipment, and Training Gaps
Taiwan's vertical gorges rival Europe's best — but the sport's infrastructure, regulation, and commercial standards are still in their infancy. A field analysis of the hidden hardware corrosion, training gaps, and environmental volatility that mean Western assumptions of safety don't apply.
2025-09-01
A Canyon in One Push
Wushan Canyon This trip was not a standard outing. What is usually a demanding two-day canyoning route was compressed into a single push — close to 24 hours of hiking, rappelling, and navigating rough terrain without sleep. We started late on Saturday night. After a nine-hour approach, the team parked at 22:00, changed into gear, […]