Technical Canyoneering - July 16-18

Thursday-Saturday
Cedar City, Utah

The ACA\'s extremely popular Technical Canyoneering Course has set the standard by which all other canyoneering courses are judged. This course provides students with the anchor, rigging and problem-solving skills and techniques they need to become safe, efficient and independent canyoneers.

This course was designed primarily to meet the needs of recreational canyoneers, but also forms the training foundation for those planning to seek certification as a canyon leader or professional canyon guide.

Topics covered include:

• canyon topography and rating systems
• canyon navigation and route finding
• meteorology and flash floods
• canyoneering style and ethics
• canyoneering gear selection, use and care
• climbing, belaying and handlines
• utilizing transient anchors for belays and hand lines
• how to evaluate and rig specialized canyoneering anchors and belay systems
• the importance and proper use of tension-releasing hitches and contingency anchors when rappelling into moving water
• rappelling and passive lowering systems
• efficient rope deployment and rigging
• group dynamics and problem solving
• pros and cons of using autoblocks or prusiks for self-belay
• locking off on rappel

Prerequisite: None
Maximum 6 students per Instructor

Course Fees: 3-day course $375

To register go to our Online Store.

Course Retake Privileges
Once you have completed this course you are welcome to retake it as often as you like for $50 (space available basis). If possible, we encourage you to take it in different locations each time to gain experience in various types of canyon terrain.

Private and Semi-Private Instruction Available
If our schedule or objectives do not suit yours, you may want to consider private instruction. All of our courses are available on a private basis and can be customized to match your abilities and objectives, allowing for the utmost personal attention. If you are interested in semi-private instruction, let us know when you book. Rates are the same as for private instruction, but we may be able to find other participants to bring down the per person rate. Or ask us about groups that are already being formed that may have room for you to join.

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