Canyoneering Basic
"1 Day"

Course Events

• In house curriculum (morning)
  • Planning and Canyoneering Logistics
  • Basic Knots
  • Personal Setup
  • Anchor Building and Assessment (Evaluating)
  • Rope Management
  • Descent Techniques
  • Basic Self Rescue Skills
  • Gear Requirements
• Descending and rappelling practice
• Ascending paractice
• Downclimbing rock faces and chimneys
• Discussion of risk assessment and decision making
• Discussion of appropriate canyons
  

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Gear Requirements

• Technical gear required for the trip will be provided.
• Personal Gear you must bring:
  • Footwear (running shoes are sufficient). We supply footwear if there is a chance of getting wet.
  • Hiking Clothing (nylon shorts, pants & shirts) they dry fast and do not wick warmth away from the body like cotton.
  • Food and Water (snack foods & at least 100oz of H2O/person)
  • Sunscreen
  • Sun hat

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What to expect in the morning

• Please park your vehicle behind our shop.
• Bring all of the above personal items into the shop with you. Do not worry about packing them in your own pack.
• Your guide will explain outfitting and how to pack your gear.

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