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CANYONEERING COURSE


Half-Day GROUND SCHOOL



This half day course allows participants to learn the basic canyoneering skills required to descend either The Subway, Keyhole, Orderville or Echo Canyon. Each of these beautifully sculpted canyons in Zion National Park are good introductory canyons for beginners. 

Because Zion National Park policy does not permit you to take a guide with you into the backcountry canyons, this canyon specific course was designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and equipment needed for a safe, self-guided descent of the canyon of your choosing.

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.

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Canyoneering Courses
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LOGISTICAL DETAILS
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  • ​Meet your instructor at  Zion Adventures™
    36 Lion Blvd, across from the Quality Inn RV Park

  • All times listed are Mountain Standard Time

  • Class begins at 7:30am or 1:00pm Mar-Nov

  • Class begins at 8:00am or 1:30pm Dec-Feb

  • Courses typically last about 4-5 hours

CURRICULUM

  • ​Knots, rope, and anchors 

  • Scrambling and rapelling techniques

  • Problem solving and route finding
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  • Leave No Trace® Principles
Pricing

Two or More: $259/person
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One on One: $479
Course Terms
We schedule reservations so that you can be guaranteed proper service. 

Full payment is due at the time of booking.  If cancelling, 95% refund 21+ days prior to trip date.  Within 21 days of trip date, trips are non-refundable.
What to Bring
  • Athletic/durable clothing
  • Closed-toed shoes
  • 2L of water per person
  • Snacks/Food
  • Sunscreen and/or hat
  • Clothing for varying seasonal weather
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"We signed up for the Subway Ground School training the day before the permitted hike and our guide 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."
Yelp July 2015


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March - October, 8am-8pm
November, 8am-7pm

December - February 9am-5pm

*Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas


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​36 Lion Blvd. 
Springdale, UT 84767
Springdale Shuttle Stop 3


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  • Home
  • Narrows
    • Plan Your Narrows Hike >
      • Narrows Equipment
      • Seasons in Zion
      • Guided Narrows Hike
    • Safety and Ethics
  • Rentals
    • Narrows Rentals
    • Bike Rentals >
      • Zion Canyon Biking
      • Plan Your Bike Ride >
        • J.E.M. & Hurricane Cliffs
        • Gooseberry Mesa
        • Guacamole
        • Little Creek Mesa
        • Wire Mesa
        • Zion Canyon Biking
    • Camping and Hiking
    • Technical Gear
  • Guided Trips
    • Overland Tour
    • Guided Narrows
    • Guided Hiking
    • Family Adventures >
      • Family Canyoneering
      • Family Rock Climbing
    • Canyoneering >
      • Canyon Adventure Day
      • High Adventure Day
      • Eye Of The Needle Via Ferrata
      • Rock+Canyon Adventure Day
      • Escalante - Neon Canyon
    • Rock Climbing >
      • Rock Adventure Day
      • Rock+Canyon Adventure Day
    • Biking >
      • Scenic Zion Bike Tour
    • Landscape Photography
    • Via Ferrata
  • Courses
    • Wilderness First Responder
    • Canyoneering >
      • Half-Day Ground School
      • One Day Basic
      • Three Day Basic
      • Progressive Courses
    • Rock Climbing >
      • Basic Rock
      • Progressive Rock
    • Photography
  • Shuttles
    • Zion: Eastern Trailheads
    • Zion: Western Trailheads
  • About Us
    • Our Staff
    • Career Opportunities >
      • Job Descriptions
    • Adventure Blog
  • Hiking Zion
    • Kolob Terrace
    • Zion Canyon
    • Southwest Desert
    • Zion Eastside
    • Kolob Canyons
  • Request a Trip