- Canyoneering Basic curriculum
- Planning and Canyoneering Logistics
- Basic Knots
- Personal Setup
- Anchor Building and Assessment (Evaluating)
- Rope Management
- Descent Techniques
- Basic Self Rescue Skills
- Gear Requirements
- Plus the following:
- Knots and Hitches (additional)
- Additional Anchor Instruction
- Descending alternatives
- Ascending Methods
- Lowering Systems
- Climbing Skills
- Self Rescue Skills
- Group Movement
- Objective Dangers
- Descending and rappelling practice
- Ascending practice
- Downclimbing rock faces and chimneys
- Discussion of risk assessment and decision making
- Discussion of appropriate canyons
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
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.