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Imagine waking up, grabbing breakfast, and driving to a quiet, secluded area of tall cliffs and twisted canyons. You hike up a trail to a remote location, don a harness and some light equipment, and begin an amazing descent through long corridors of smooth stone. Using ropes, your teammates, and your own body in ways you never have, you slowly move through the canyon with endless wonder and curiosity. What lies around the next corner? How did a place like this come to be? Why didn't you start canyoneering a long time ago??? Our Half-Day Basic course opens up the world of canyoneering for all those who are intrigued with travelling through slot canyon passageways. For many, this is the first step of a long journey...
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| » | No previous experience required |
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| » | We build competence in techniques essential to self-guided canyoneering. This course can prepare you to descend canyons like Keyhole, Echo, Orderville, and the Subway. • Harness, safety tether, and carabiner use • Knots and hitches • Evaluating and using anchors • Rope handling for rappelling • Emergency rope ascent • Down-climbing & stemming • "Leave No Trace" |
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| » | This course offers an amazing introduction to canyoneering as we rappel and squeeze our way through one of the areas super-slots, bordering Zion National Park. This preview of our One- and Three-Day Basic courses is unique and unmatched in quality of experience, skills acquisition, and exploration. If you want to experience the magic of slot canyons, but only have a few hours to spare, make time for this event. • Hiking, scrambling, and down-climbing • Multiple rappels (20 to 50 ft) • Hands-on experience • No swimming or drysuits/wetsuits necessary |
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| » | We provide all the necessary technical gear and transportation for your group, but recommend: • 2 quarts of water/person • Snacks and lunch for the morning Sunscreen • Long Pants (Jeans are OK) • Closed toe hiking shoes (No sandals!!!) • All cameras are OK to bring |
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| » | Ask us about class availability during your stay. • 7 days/week, year round • Class begins at 7:30 am MDT • Drive time is about 35 minutes • Trips return between Noon and 2pm. |
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| » | Meet for morning instruction at Zion Adventure Company, 36 Lion Boulevard, 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 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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