ART of Canyoneering

Working on the ART of Canyoneering field handbook, while simultaneously working on a 3-ring binder subscription version and several instructional videos. As a subscriber you will receive a binder and index tabs with access to PDF documents you can print and insert into your binder. While the 4×6 field handbook, printed on waterproof synthetic paper, will be very succinct and include only what I believe to be the most important and useful skills and techniques, the subscription version will be expanded to include virtually every skill, technique and system known. Other features will include regular case studies with expert analysis.

I will be installing the membership management software next week and uploading documents. Anticipate accepting subscriptions within the next couple weeks.

Stay tuned.

Wish I was a better one. Taking dozens of photos for inclusion in the handbook. Learning a lot of lessons, unfortunately by trial and error. But I think I have it figured out. Camera settings. Steps in PhotoShop. Save as TIF, not JPG. Printed some out on 8.5 x 11 today and they looked damn good. Gotta look even better on 4 x 6 (he said with his fingers crossed).

Received the ISBN number and bar code yesterday. Another step closer.

The ART of Canyoneering Handbook by Rich Carlson.

The handbook will be printed on water-proof, tear-proof synthetic paper. 4×6, spiral bound at the top so the pages flip open and lay flat.

Driving to Arizona later today for a series of courses and a rendezvous.

Technical Canyoneering, March 19-21
Advanced Canyoneering, March 22-24
Canyon Rendezvous, March 25-28
Canyon Rescue, March 29-31
Canyon Leadership, April 1-3

Expecting Class C conditions in many of the canyons.

I promised to keep this blog up-to-date during this trip to Costa Rica. I’m failing to keep that promise. Just having too much fun.

Course finished on Saturday. Did the canopy tour on the hacienda on Sunday, then a hike in the Rincon de La Vieja National Park – volcanic activity resembling Yellowstone, but with monkeys and coatis instead of elk and bison.

Monday drove to La Fortuna. Dinner with Mauricio, his wife, Catia, and daughter, Jimena. Mauricio’s 36th birthday. Balance of the evening soaking in the volcanic hot springs.

Tuesday morning now. An early morning walk hunting for coffee. Breakfast and internet while I’m waiting for my laundry. Ride leaves La Fortuna at 10:30. Next stop, Tortuguero.

Quite a few photos to upload the next time I have (relaxed) access to internet. I’m sure I will have many more over the next few days.

Pura vida.