Canyoneering Intermediate
"3 Day"

FAQ

• Do we need any experience?
  • No, you do not need any canyoneering or rappelling experience.
  • Basic rappelling and canyoneering skills will be taught and practiced throughout the three days.
• Why don't you guys teach all of this course in slot canyons?
  • The goal of the first day is not for us to give you a slot canyon experience, but rather to give your the experience necessary for you to have a slot canyon experience on your own.
  • We need to be in a teachable environment where we can get in as many repetitions as possible so that you can practice your new skills and put your knowledge to the test while an experienced instructor can evaluate your performance.
  • Most of the time, depending on the participants, we do spend days two and three in slot canyons. We feel that after day one you should be able to move fluidly as a team through that environment and learn through repetition. We do sometimes stop in strategic locations where we can run throughscenarios and problem solving.
• How physically fit do I need to be?
  • Fitness helps! - canyoneering requires decent fitness as most canyons require hiking and scrambling and occasional swimming in addition to rappelling.
  • Canyons routinely require long hikes, scrambling, and swims. Stemming and chimneying are also common.
• How will we know if we are ready to go out on our own?
  • Ongoing evaluation throughout the course and at the end of the course will indicate to you weather or not you have mastered the necessary skills to strike out on your own.
  • Basic 1 Day is really meant to make you a competent canyoneering team member but not necessarily a Canyon Leader.
• How young or old can you be to participate?
  • We really don't have age limits as everyone is different. It's kind of a case by case basis. Let us know if you have specific concerns.
• Can people who are scared of heights enjoy Canyoneering?
  • Absolutely! If you are willing to give it a shot. For some, it is a great way to overcome or at least face your fear. We like to say that there is good fear and bad fear. Good fear keeps you alive, whereas bad fear keeps you from doing things that you are capable of. Since your trip is private we can also tailor trips specifically for you.
  • You should know by the end of the course weather you can handle a canyoneering trip pr not.
• do you provide transportation?
  • As much as possible we try to provide transportation. We reserve the right to at times ask clients to drive their vehicle to the activities location.