If you consolidate the best of canyoneering into one day, this course would be it. A great primer for those wishing to move forward in the sport of canyoneering, and an in-depth preview of our Three-Day Basic course. This is the only one-day class of its kind offered anywhere. Views, skills, challenges, and an amazing sense of accomplishment. "Finally, we found some time to send you a quick "Thank You" note for an absolutely, incredibly GREAT day! Neither my husband nor I had ever done canyoneering before. We learned a lot, and truly enjoyed our group and Jonathan's expertise, guidance and humor. It is interesting how much one learns about knots and ropes, canyoneering, and oneself in a day. Again, thank you very much for a day that made our little vacation one of the best we ever had!"
Sonja & Rob McCaslin, Alexandria, VA
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| » | - Designed for those who intend to descend canyons on their own after the course - Age 16 or older recommended |
| CURRICULUM |
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| » | We concentrate on building competence in techniques essential to self-guided canyoneering in one of Zion’s famous introductory canyons: Keyhole, Echo, Orderville, and Subway Canyons. - Harness, tether & carabiner use - Knots & hitches - Using and setting natural anchors - Evaluating and slinging fixed anchors - Rope handling, retrieving & connecting - Descending, climbing & rappelling - Emergency rope ascent - Down-climbing & stemming - Floating rappel disconnects - Problem solving and route finding - "Leave No Trace" practices |
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| » | - Hiking, scrambling, down-climbing - Multiple rappels (30 to 200 ft) - Applying all the curriculum |
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| » | We provide all the necessary technical gear and transportation for your group, but recommend: - 2 quarts of water/person & lunch/snacks for the day - Sunscreen - T-shirt & swim shorts (June - Aug) - Warm clothes/fleece (Sept - May) - Hat, gloves & rain gear (Sept - May) - Camera |
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| » | - 7 days/week, year-round - 7:30 am (MDT) departure, Jun. - Aug. - 8am (MDT) departure, Oct. - May - Trips return between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. |
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| » | All trips leave from Zion Adventure Company Outdoor Center at 868 Zion Park Boulevard, behind the Zion Pizza and Noodle Restaurant. |
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| » | Early reservations advised. 7.5\\\% sales tax charged on all trips. A Private Trip Supplement guarantees no one else will be joining your group ($30/person), waived for groups of 5 or more. ***Day-After Rental Package*** After our canyoneering courses, many students want to head into Zion's canyons to cement their skills and explore fabled adventures. As a courtesy, we offer our students a special, severely discounted rate on all the equipment they need for most beginning/intermediate canyon descents in Zion. This $45/person price is only available for the days immediately following the course, so please plan accordingly. |
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