Our group (all women, ages 35-58) spent an incredible day canyoneering with Mike, our guide, in Robber's Roost. First, the canyoneering: We are all physically fit but none of us had any canyoneering experience. This trip changed that! We spent the day rappelling, stemming, chimneying, and using all sorts of techniques to get around a myriad of obstacles. And we did it! The canyon was incredibly beautiful and it was such a pleasure to be there. There were many times when we thought there was no way we could do what was in front of us (especially the exit), but with our kind and patient guide Mike, we made it through! And with a huge boost to our self confidence. Second: our guide Mike. I just cannot say enough good about him. He was unceasingly patient and kind with all of us novices in a very technical Canyon, but more importantly he was a very talented guide, very focused on safety. I would trust my life with him anywhere. I plan to do all of the canyoneering that Navtec has to offer (over 30 trips) as long as Mike is my guide.
A word of caution about this trip. This Canyon is very technical, especially the exit. The exit was the most difficult thing I've ever done, and it pushed me to the limits. You will absolutely think you cannot do it, but you can. Amazingly, you can.
Thank you Navtec, for an amazing day.