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​Half-Day Ground School OverviewThis half-day Zion canyoneering course is designed to teach the foundational skills needed to prepare for classic routes such as The Subway, Keyhole Canyon, Orderville Canyon, and Echo Canyon. These beautifully sculpted canyons in Zion National Park are considered strong introductory objectives for beginner canyoneers when approached with the proper training, planning, and respect for conditions.
Because Zion National Park does not allow guided descents in technical backcountry canyons, this canyon-specific ground school focuses on building the knowledge, systems, and decision-making skills required for a safe, self-guided descent. Participants will learn essential canyoneering techniques, equipment use, and safety considerations so they can confidently plan and execute the canyon of their choosing—independently and responsibly. Each of these canyons requires a permit which you can obtain online in advance, or in person at the Zion Wilderness Desk the day before your intended descent. We recommend all members of your group be present for this course and children be at least 12 years old. Details
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Five - Six: $219/Person Three - Four: $239/Person Two: $259/Person One: $479/Person Course Terms: We schedule reservations so that you can be guaranteed proper service. Full payment is due at time of booking. Cancellations more than 14 days in advance will receive a 95% refund. Cancellations within 14 days of trip date are non-refundable. Weather conditions do not permit clients to cancel trips. If your Zion Adventures® guide determines conditions make the event unsafe, we will reschedule or make every effort to provide a comparable experience; if not possible, all purchases will be refunded in full. What to Bring
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"We signed up for the Subway Ground School training the day before the permitted hike and was taught us all of the skills needed to get through the adventure. The rental of the gear needed for the trek was included in the course. We had everything we needed, including practice with repelling and how to get ourselves safely and efficiently over and around every obstacle we encountered."—Ann, Yelp
​Want More Detail? Watch the Course Overview
This short video walks through what you’ll learn, who the course is for, and how it prepares you for self-guided canyoneering in Zion.
