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Typically what separates a canyon from any ordinary
stream is the narrow passage created by erosion into
bedrock, creating beautiful sculptured walls and
spectacular waterfalls.
The definition of canyoning (also known as canyoneering)
according to wikipedia is traveling in canyons using a
variety of techniques that may include walking,
scrambling, climbing, jumping, abseiling, and/or
swimming. It requires skills in navigation, ropework,
climbing, avoiding hypothermia etc.
This sport is popular in several countries but rather
new in Jordan although the Jordan Dead Sea Rift is a
magnificent territory for it, Hundreds of steep canyons
lead down to the Dead Sea from the central plateau, and
many of them contain hot springs.
Don't be deceived by the arid desert areas surrounding
the canyons they contain beautiful streams fed all the
year round from the underground springs, and lush
vegetation that can be seen among the mazes of rocks.
Because of the variation in canyon types and
difficulties this sport can be enjoyed by people of all
ages and skill levels even children. But Canyoning can
be treacherous so one must be careful walking down
uneven, slippery surfaces and abseiling in wet, cold
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