| » | - 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 |
| » | 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 |
| » | Preparation for a lifetime of canyoneering in both idle and flowing water conditions on the Colorado Plateau and beyond. |
| » | We provide all the necessary technical gear, but recommend you have your own rappel device, helmet, harness, safety tether, and respective locking carabiners. |
| » | 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. |
| » | All trips leave from Zion Adventure Company at 36 Lion Blvd., across from the Quality Inn. |
| » | 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. |