Rob Schwarzmann

July 6, 2011

On a recent family trip to Zion National Park, we included a half day family canyoneering adventure. This turned out to be the highlight for many of us during our two week Southwest vacation. Our guides, Bailey and Rob, are a big reason. These two upstanding people allowed us to take the time to achieve goals that we did not think possible. Their love for nature, outdoors, and adventure was inspiring. As mom, I appreciated the importance with safety and instruction with the company. A must on a visit to Zion!

Lynn Iturra, via TripAdvisor
Jacksonville, FL

June 29, 2011

My wife and I took the one-day basic canyoneering course. We Loved It!!!!  Rob was our instructor and was fabulous. Like most people doing this course, we were planning on canyoneering by ourselves the following day and wanted to cover the basics. We had little experience, but coming out of the program and completing the solo canyon the next day, I can tell you we felt completely prepared and comfortable with everything. The staff was friendly and helpful. The rental process was easy and the return was simple. Oh yeah, we ran into an instructor from another adventure company while out to dinner, he told us that Zion Adventure Company is the only company in town that pays for its instructors to get further training in canyoneering. That impressed me.

Daniel M.,
Parker, CO 

May 19, 2011

We took an one-day basic canyoneering course with Rob and had an amazing time, to say the least! We were skeptical at first, without any prior experience, but by the end of the day we were rappelling off 100-foot drops without a problem in the world. Rob has a wonderful hands-off teaching style, always keeping you on your toes. He also has an incredible, contagious love for nature and trails.  

We went with a goal to hike a certain canyon the following day, and Rob was able to give us pointers and training according to our planned adventure. Our planned adventure did not work out due to recent snowfall and our beginner knowledge, but another canyon Rob suggested worked out and we enjoyed it throughly!! We rented climbing gear and drysuits for the canyon and everything worked out great!

We have not stopped thinking about our canyoneering adventure or when we will have time to come back and visit again. I definitely recommend ZAC all their staff are friendly and helpful. Couldn't think of anything better that we could have done when we were in zion. Wonderful use of time and money.

You all rock! 

Kristen and Cory
Buena Park, CA 

7/18/2010

Dear Zion Adventure Company,

Thanks for an absolutely fantastic day rappelling in Water Canyon. We knew this canyon only through topo maps, and were thrilled when we learned this would be our goal. We had no idea this would be a day so full of adventure, of acquiring so many totally new skills and knowledge of canyoneering, and of becoming intimate with a place that must be described as sacred in its beauty.  We have backpacked in canyon country for years, but this will remain as one of the most singularly exciting times we have had. Thanks to Rob and Kate for being so thorough and patient with two essentially nonathletic souls. The whole experience went beyond the merely thrilling and made us even more aware of what it is to be totally alive. We will unhesitatingly share our enthusiasm for your company, as it is clear that your mission embodies so much.

Sincerely,
Craig and Sue Westendorf,
Phoenix, Arizona

October 23, 2011

Dear ZAC,

My wife and I just completed a day trip canyoneering with Rob in Yankee Doodle Canyon, and I wanted to express how happy and pleased we were with our experience. From the minute Rob greeted us, we felt at ease and comfortable with his professionalism and personality. He created an exciting and challenging environment that allowed us to step outside our comfort zones, but he was always there to advise and direct if needed. You should be proud he is part of your staff, as he indicated he is very proud to be part of your company. We had great conversations, many laughs, challanges, and a fantastic time we will remember and share for a lifetime. Your store staff was also very friendly, helpful, and professional; we interacted with them on several occasions, as we hked the top-down Narrows and took advantage of the Chamberlain's Ranch shuttle (Jessie was great) and rented your dry suits and shoes. We look forward to next year when we return to Zion for some more adventures that will include Zion Adventure Company as our outfitter! Thanks again and congrats on having a great company that is truely a pleasure to work with.

Mike Nelson and Lenore Carleton
Ventura, CA