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| canyoneering instruction, canyoneering courses, canyoneering rescue skills,arizona utah canyoneering, southwest canyoneering |
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 Hidden throughout the deserts of the Southwest are numerous slot canyons carved hundreds of feet deep into the geologic ancient sepia colored stone. These remote canyons see few visitors, and only by the use of ropes for rappelling and rock scrambling can their narrow passages be navigated. Adventures in these canyons are an exciting and unique experience! After completing one of our detailed oriented canyoneering courses, you will be able to enjoy descending into their mysterious and magical depths. Our canyoneering courses are perfect for individuals who are looking to go beyond hiking or backpacking and learn new skills to expand their scope of exploration.
Our Canyoneering Courses are a blend of climbing, rappelling, canyoneering, wilderness skills and rescue training methods , Our instructors have National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Rescue 3 International and the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) certification. Expect to receive the best canyoneering skill set and training available in the Southwest!
What is Canyoneering?
A remote wilderness obstacle course to the extreme! Using ropes, anchor systems, climbing and rappelling techniques, and friction devices, you descend into a beautiful desert canyon, section by section. Some sections require team effort. Sometimes you may need to squeeze by or scramble over lodged boulders, navigate deep pot holes or swift moving streams, rappell down waterfalls over 100 feet high. It is generally a day long effort to descend a canyon, but it is an incredible experience that you will never want to forget!
Our job is to give you our best, challenge you mentally and physically, and prepare you to have amazing experiences. Our goal in instructing you is to prepare you to do more canyons on your own. Our instructors have years of professional experience, in rock climbing, wilderness skills and canyoneering in the deep and remote canyons of Arizona and Utah which have made them extraordinary and unequaled guides in their field!
These courses are for individuals committed to becoming the safest and most prepared canyoneers possible. Former students remark not only on their newly gained skill sets, but also on their capacity to solve problems in the field quickly, efficiently, and safely. We foster low impact practices, keen leadership skills, and independence.
If you consolidate the best of canyoneering into two days, the Beginner course would be it. A great primer for those wishing to move forward in the sport of canyoneering, and an in-depth preview of our Canyoneering Course syllabus can be seen below. Our two, three and four day Canyoneering courses are "one of a kind" and offer more skills and a more experienced and certified staff than you'll find anywhere in the Southwest. Views, skills, challenges, and an amazing sense of accomplishment set our courses apart from everyone else in the business. We highly recommend that you be in excellent physical condition for any one of our Canyoneering courses.
We concentrate on building competence in techniques essential to self-guided canyoneering.*
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Note: Intermediate and Technical Canyoneering Courses are held in several locations near Hanksville, Utah (as seen in the movie 127 Hours) and involve overnight campouts. Transportation from Scottsdale is available. Meals and camping equipment is an additional cost.
*Dry Canyons will not require wetsuits but expect to get your feet and lower torso wet - Wet canyons will require wet suits which can be rented from us for an additional $20 per day (or bring your own). List of equipment and syllabus varies from class to class depending on the specific canyoneering course. A detail course syllabus will be sent to students participating in the 3 and 4 day Canyoneering courses.
 We provide all the necessary technical gear for you or your group, but recommend:
• 2 - 4 quarts of water/person & lunch/snacks for the day
• Sunscreen
• T-shirt, swim shorts, light fleece jacket (June - Nov)
• Warm clothes/fleece (Oct - May)
• Hat, gloves & rain gear (Oct - May)
• Camera (with waterproof bag)
• Hiking pack
• Wetsuit (April - October rentals are available - 5mm to 8mm depending on water temps)
Taking the journey into one of our Canyoneering course's will not only prepare you for many years of self-guided canyoneering, but also introduce you to skill sets which are useful in any outdoor adventure. Twenty three years of fine-tuning have produced thousands of graduates with precise attention to detail, hands-on ability with both theory and application, and strong decision-making expertise. Even our beginner level course is comprehensive and empowering. Consider this course an investment toward a lifetime of exploration.
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..$395* per person (Beginner 2-day course - no gear fee)
..$595* per person (Intermediate 3-day course)
..$895* per person (Technical 4-day course)
..*additional $75 gear fee refundable at end of course (Intermediate and Technical only) |
| ..Dates |
..See Schedule Below |
| ..Class Size |
..Minimum 2 - Maximum 6 students per Instructor |
| ..Discounts |
..REI Members $10 Off / Bring-A-Friend $10 Off |
| ..Ages |
..18 and Up |
| ..Equipment |
..Included (harness, helmet, gear*) except daypack. |
| ..Location |
..Call Us |
| ..Times |
..6:00 am - Summer / 7:30 am - Fall /Winter/Spring |
..Prerequisites
..Written Test |
..Little or no rock climbing experience
..Optional |
| ..Rating |
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| ..Course Info |
..Pre-Course information materials will be emailed
..to participants within 14-days of course starting date.
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Please call us if the dates below do not work with your schedule
january
2012 |
..beginner – 14 - 15
..intermediate – 17 - 19
..technical – n/a
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july
2012
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..beginner – 7 - 8
..intermediate – 10 - 12
..technical – 24 - 25
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february
2012 |
..beginner – 11 - 12
..intermediate – 21 - 23
..technical – n/a
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august
2012
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..beginner – 4 - 5
..intermediate – 16 - 18
..technical – 21 - 24
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march
2012 |
..beginner – 3 - 4
..intermediate – 11 - 13
..technical – 26 - 29
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september
2012
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..beginner – 22 - 23
..intermediate – 11 - 13
..technical – 1 - 4
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april
2012 |
..beginner – 7 - 8
..intermediate – 17 - 19
..technical – 21 - 24
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october
2012
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..beginner – 6 - 7
..intermediate – 17 - 19
..technical – 26 - 29
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may
2012 |
..beginner – 5 & 6
..intermediate – 14 - 16
..technical – 21 - 24
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november
2012
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..beginner – 3 - 4
..intermediate – 22 - 24
..technical – n/a
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june
2012
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..beginner – 2 & 3
..intermediate – 12 - 14
..technical – 23 - 26
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december
2012
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..beginner – 2 - 3
..intermediate – n/a
..technical – n/a
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Level of Difficulty
We rate each of our trips as "Easy", "Moderate", "Challenging" and "Strenuous" based on the level of physical ability and prerequisite skills required. This rating system is designed to help you decide which trip is most appropriate. Some trips may be a combination of different activity levels. In these cases we do our best to approximate the general difficulty level for the entire trip. Our trip ratings are subjective and relative to fluctuating environmental conditions as well.
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moderate
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challenging
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strenuous
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description
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most days involve fairly easy travel and easy activity, if required at all.
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these trips combine a moderate level of activities for both "off the beaten track" and basecamp exploration
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these trips are physically challenging and usually set in remote and rugged wilderness regions. challenging terrain encountered.
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these trips involve strenuous activity in remote and rugged terrain and encounters with wildlife, loose footing, rough seas, extreme weather, etc.
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activities and weather
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day hikes, 4wd, flat-water kayaking, average weather conditions
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trekking. sea kayaking, white water rafting, camping, single pitch rock climbing, moderate weather conditions
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backpacking (light loads under 35 pounds), sea kayaking, multi-pitch rock climbing, cold or hot weather conditions
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backpacking (heavy loads over 35 pounds), sea kayaking, multi-pitch rock climbing
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experience
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no experience required
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some experience required
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previous experience often recommended
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previous experience strongly recommended and sometimes required
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fitness
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good
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very good
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excellent
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excellent
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activity
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4 - 6 hours
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6 - 8 hours
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6 - 10 hours
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8 - 12 hours
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highest altitude
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5,000 feet
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6,500 feet
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9,000 feet
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13,000 feet
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To sign up for our canyoneer course call or email us to check availability. If a course is open click on the On-line Application Form or go to our application and map (meeting point) site, print out both the Application (PDF), Map and Waiver. Fill out the application and fax or mail it to us (don't fax the waiver, just bring it the day of your course).
 Note: *Summer courses start at 6:00 a.m. - October thru April Intermediate courses start at 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 depending upon weather at the designated pick-up point. Call us the day before your course starts to verify start time. Bring your own snacks, lunch, water, sunblock and wear appropriate clothing. Camera (disposable), writing pad and pen are recommended.
*Summer courses - May 1 thru September 30.
course cancellations
While it is unlikely, if the Arizona Climbing and Adventure School cancels a course due to insufficient reservations or conditions beyond our control (weather, etc.); alternate dates or refunds will be given as preferred. If you cancel within 14 days prior to your session, rescheduling your course can be expected. There are no refunds on gift certificates. If you fail to show at the designated meeting place at the appointed time you will be charged for the course - there are no exceptions. If you would like to reschedule within 48-hours of the course's starting date, you may do so. To receive a full monetary refund (minus a 20% handling fee), 14 days notice is required (expect a refund within 2 billing cycles or 60-days of your course date). You may also want to purchase travel insurance due to cancellations – click here for more information.
liability
Although we spare no effort to assure a safe program, we can assume no responsibility for your safety or loss of personal equipment. In a sport of this nature an element of risk is inherent and beyond human control. A signed release (waiver) will be required of all participants. A parent or guardian release is required for students under the age of 18. These can be obtained in advance by contacting our office or downloading from our website.
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 Arizona Climbing and Adventure School is a unique opportunity for individuals to experience the spirit, courage and exploration of the Southwest. It is an initiation into the unexpected, a chance to accomplish something very exciting and to discover strengths you never knew you had. Additionally, the Arizona Climbing and Adventure School provides education in wilderness skills and working effectively with others.
To achieve a high learning curve among our students we keep our groups small in size. We consider the impact on the safety and flexibility of the group above all. Everyone knows that large groups and large student-to-instructor ratios are what make money for a guide service. But we feel that groups and ratios compromise the safety, enjoyment and success of individual participants. Better for you and better for us. Having smaller groups also means you receive more attention and guidance from our professionals when you need it the most.
The skills you must learn in order to safely and ecologically negotiate the terrain, climate and altitude in which our courses are offered include:
• safety skills for travel through rigorous terrain.
• how to pack a backpack.
• physical fitness
• competence with map and compass, gps, route selection, navigation.
• rope use and knot tying, bowline, water knot, square knot, clove hitch, half hitch, figure eight
• basic first aid so that every student can handle reasonable emergencies and recognizes and aid in treating illness related to altitude, hypothermia, fatigue.
• rescue preparedness
• rock climbing, belaying, backpacking, canyoneering, rappelling, anchors.
• campcraft including minimum impact camping, ecological considerations, wilderness cooking, food selection and nutrition.
• water purification, hygiene and sanitation.
• care of equipment, ropes, clothing, packs, etc.
• environmental stewardship and Leave No Trace (LNT) techniques.
• safety from storms, flash floods and lightning.
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream."
-Samuel Langhorne Clemens
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