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Featured for the last 4 years in: Taking the journey into this three-day course will not only prepare you for many years of self-guided canyoneering, but also introduce you to skill sets which are useful in any outdoor adventure. Nine years of fine-tuning have produced hundreds of graduates with precise attention to detail, hands-on ability with both theory and application, and strong decision-making expertise. This is a beginner level course, yet it is comprehensive and empowering. Consider this course an investment toward a lifetime of exploration. “A long overdue email to thank you and Nick for a great canyoneering adventure just a few weeks back. Kelly and Rosa have been talking about Zion Adventure Company since last year when they first engaged with you, and now I understand why. I'm not sure how to explain (I probably don't even need to) how my journey through canyoneering with you and Nick has changed my world. I just know you both created an environment that was physically and emotionally safe for me, and intense all at the same time. It made a difference in my life and I wanted to thank you both.” Jean D. Konnoff
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| » | - Age 16 or older recommended, or otherwise accompanied by a guardian - Mandatory group size between 3 and 7 for greater mobility and efficiency in the canyons - Competence with knots: Figure 8 (on a bight, follow-thru, equalizing), Overhand, Water Knot, Double Fisherman's - Competence with hitches: Munter, Clove, Girth (Lark's Foot), Auto-Block/Prussik |
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| » | We cover the entire One-Day Basic curriculum, plus: - Additional knots and hitches - Down-climbing logs, chutes & dryfalls - Stabilizing packs and weight - Lowering & traversing rope systems - Natural anchors (logs, trees, boulders, pinches, constrictions, etc.) - Pool ingress and egress - Self-rescue, retreat, and recovery - Energy and time conservation - Group problem solving - Further development of critical thinking ability - Extended in-canyon time as both student and leader - Increased responsibility determining the outcome of your days Canyons in Zion National Park recommended after class: - Echo Canyon - Pine Creek - Mystery Canyon - Spry Canyon - Telephone Canyon - Behunin Canyon - Fat Man's Misery Try to plan extra days after the course to descend a few of the above canyons! |
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| » | Day One is four hours of ground school and four hours of application and competency tests at the "Rockpile," 3 miles from our store. Days Two and Three take place in wilderness canyons outside the boundary of Zion National Park, where we solve unforeseen problems with limited resources, calculate risks, and begin to discover our potential. Depending upon seasonal conditions, we will deal with flowing water, pools swims, and both hot and cold air temperatures. |
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| » | We provide all the necessary technical gear, some of which you will keep at course completion. A course packet (mailed to you upon trip confirmation) contains items you will need to gain familiarity with prior to your arrival: Knot book, sample rope, and sample webbing. We recommend owning your own harness and helmet if you foresee using them after class. We use and sell the Petzl Tetrax and Mammut Swift seat harnesses, which provide a combination of security, simplicity, low weight, and water repellency. There are many neat toys and gadgets out there, but many are unnecessary. Request a dialogue with your class instructor prior to investing in a bunch of gear for this trip. Please also bring: - 2 quarts of water/person + lunch/snacks for the day - Sunscreen and swimsuit in summer - Warm synthetic clothes any time of year - Camera |
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| » | 2008 Open Courses: March 14-16 April 4-6, 18-20 May 9-11, 30 - June 1 June 27-30 July 11-13, 25-27 August 15-17 August 28-30 September 12-14 October 24-26November 7-9 All classes begin at 7:30am sharp, MDT. As a courtesy to all participants, please be prompt. Please choose your dates when registering. If the schedule provided does not coincide with yours, please request custom dates. There is a three-person minimum for this course. We encourage groups of less than 3 to join an existing event or request a new course for others to join. We cancel under-registered courses 30 days before the course date. The Three-Day Basic course can be scheduled year-round, subject to availability. |
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| » | All trips leave from Zion Adventure Company at 36 Lion Blvd., across from the Quality Inn. |
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| » | Early reservations advised. 7.5% sales tax charged on all trips. A Private Trip Supplement guarantees no one else will join your group ($30/person); we waive this charge 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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