Bonser named eleven of the canyons and rapids on the Skeena River, using the character of the obstacle as a guide. Among them were the Whirly Gig Rapids, Hornet’s Nest Rapids and the Devil’s Elbow Canyon where the Skeena rushed directly towards a rock bluff before twisting off to the right.
Bonser labeled eleven of the canyons and rapids on the Skeena River by considering the nature of the challenge they presented. These included the Whirly Gig Rapids, Hornet’s Nest Rapids, and the Devil’s Elbow Canyon, where the river made a sharp turn towards a rock face before changing direction.