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Technical Canyoneering Course/Canyoneering Trip

Dates: Mar 1-3 2012

Price: $395.00

  Price includes two breakfasts, two dinners, and any technical gear needsLocation: North Wash

Contact 801-853-8593

E-mail: clark@darkhorseleadership.com

Website: darkhorseleadership.com

Instructors:

Steven Jackson (ACA Certified Guide and Instructor)

Clark Wiscombe (ACA Certified Guide and Instructor)

Course Description:

Come experience in the field training amongst the southern Utah red rocks with our 3-day Technical Canyoneering Course. This course will provide you the opportunity to improve your technical skills.

Day 1- Evaluation day

Descend a canyon with your fellow students and instructors. Everyone will be given an opportunity to demonstrate his or her technical know how. If you are brand new to the sport your training starts now! Wrap up the day with technical instruction and dinner prepared by your instructors.

Day 2-3Technical instruction/demonstration/practical application

Spend the next two days learning how to become a more competent canyoneer through hands on training and field demonstration. You will descend two new canyons during these next two days.

Registration is required for this course

Course minimum 5 students

Course maximum 10 students

Skills and topics Covered:

-Canyon Rating System

-Weather and topography

-Gear Selection

-Ethics

-Knots

-Rigging

-Anchors

-Personal on rope skills

Technical gear requirements

Personal gear is recommended but not required for this course. Gear is available upon request. Please wear sturdy shoes (nothing opened toed). Ropes will be provided by the instructors

Personal gear checklist(For those bringing their own)

-Helmet

-Harness

-Totem (No other rappel devices will be accepted)

-Safety Tether

-Extra locking biners

Misc. gear requirements

Please bring the following

-Personal camping gear

-Daypack

-Lunches including any junk food.

-Something to carry 2+ liters of water.

-A big smile on your face!!

 

If you have any additional questions please feel free to call us.

 

 

 

 

Scout leader Canyoneering Course/Canyoneering Trip

Date:February 24-25

Location: North Wash

Price: 195.00

Price includes dinner, breakfast and any technical gear you may need.

Instructors:

Steven Jackson (ACA certified guide and instructor)

Clark Wiscombe (ACA certified guide and instructor)

 

Course Description

Come and spend a couple of days with us enjoying the red rocks of southern Utah.Scout Leader Training is a 2-day Fast Track course designed especially for Scout Leaders. This course provides training as well as practical application. You will have the opportunity to not only learn and practice valuable skills but you will be  descending a canyon on Friday as well as Saturday.  This Course will emphasize skills needed to offer a safe experience for Boys and Leaders alike.
Skills and Topics Covered:

 -Climb on Safely Orientation

-Canyon Rating System

-Ethics

-Leave No Trace Principles

-Proper gear selection

-Personal on-rope skills including Ascending, Transitions and Knot passing

-Rigging

-Anchors

 -Knots 

-Guided Rappels

-Mechanical Advantage for Rescue situations

-Tandem rappels and Pick-off Rescues

-Sequencing

-Problem Solving

-Group Dynamics and Leadership

Gear Requirements:

 Back Pack, Harness, Helmet, totem (no other rappel device will be accepted), Webbing, multiple locking carabiners and a safety tether. Please wear sturdy shoes (Nothing opened toed) Ropes Provided by the instructors.

Misc.Please come prepared to get down and dirty! Don't forget your camping gear.Dress for the weather. Please bring lunches and snacks for Friday and Saturday. Bring something that will carry at least 2 liters of water. 

 

Registration is required

Minimum 6 students

Maximim 10 students

 

Please call us if you have any questions