Progressive Canyoneering Courses
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Gaining tenure in canyons has an opportunity cost. As we “season” ourselves with new experiences and explorations, we often face decisions we have never encountered before. Unfolding the right decision at the right time can often depend on having the right set of life experiences to inform our choices. We designed this course to reduce your cost of error and shorten your tenure track to success, so rather than being hopeful when facing your next trial in the canyons, you can be competent and confident. "I have to say I never expected to walk away with a toolbox and head as full as I got in this class. I pretty much thought I had the climbing skills down pat, but my old ways had been holding me back. Eric and I are headed to Escalante for a week and I could not imagine the trouble we would get in without the knowledge and confidence we have now. Thanks again for your expertise and most of all, your patience!" Hart Young

PREREQUISITES
»- A strong command of our 3-Day Basic curriculum or equivalent - Willingness to work physically and mentally 8 hours a day - Ability to hike gains/losses in elevation of 1500 ft/day with a 25-lb. pack
CURRICULUM
»Using Ropes and Devices: - 3-Day Basic knots, hitches, & equip. - Pulleys, rope grabs, racks, & blocks Essential Skills: - Multi-pitch rappel and ascent - Doing the most with the least - Building guided rope systems - Comprehensive natural anchor building and testing - "Leave No Trace" anchor systems Reasoning Skills: - Trip planning and decision making - "Leave No Trace" canyoneering Recommended Zion descents after class: - Englestead Hollow - Kolob Creek - Ice Box Canyon
EXPERIENCE
»Preparation for a lifetime of canyoneering in both idle and flowing water conditions on the Colorado Plateau and beyond.
GEAR
»We provide all the necessary technical gear, but recommend you have your own rappel device, helmet, harness, safety tether, and respective locking carabiners.
SCHEDULE
»Scheduled Courses 2008: • July 19-20 • August 16-17 • September 13-14 • October 11-12 We meet at Zion Adventure Company at 7:30am MDT each day. 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 a custom date. The Two-Day Intermediate course is available March 1 through November 15 only.
LOCATION
»All trips leave from Zion Adventure Company at 36 Lion Blvd., across from the Quality Inn.
PREPARATION
»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.
PRICE
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One Day Progressive Canyoneering 2 OR MORE$199.00 / person
Two Day Progressive 2 or more$375.00 / person
One Day Progressive Canyoneering 1 on 1$398.00 / person
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