Canyoneering Wolf
Canyoneering with the wolf.
Roan and I have worked extensively on behavioral and recall training so he can accompany me on adventures.
Canyoneering from a dogs (and humans) perspective, would best be described as a long beautiful hike up into the back country of a place. Places where the majority of civilized humans and dogs normally do not explore. Usually topping out somewhere with a stunning view over looking miles and miles of wilderness. No leash laws. No ‘no dog’ signs. Just our pack, snacks, and miles of exploring… and rope.
The next stage involves harnessing up in our safety gear and setting the rappel so that we can lower ourselves over 200+ foot sheer cliffs. We carry the rope and all safety gear with us, so once the entire pack has rappelled each drop we rig the rope in such a way that we can pull it down with us to the next drop. Most of the drops are less than 100ft but we usually pick routes with at least one (if not two) 200+ footers if we can find them.
Roan doesn’t care if the drop is 30ft or 300ft, its all the same for him once on the rope. He is not a fan of the initial drop over the edge of the cliff, but once we are vertical he relaxes into my lap. Roan wears the same harness rappelling as we use to fly. He loves to paraglide with me and so he is very comfortable in the harness.
The ability to have my wolf companion accompany me on most of my adventures has created a bond between us that is stronger than any other physical bond I have experienced. My relationship with Roan is pure magic and I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to experience this once in my lifetime.