3-day Canyoneering Course for Beginners

Jul 30 Fri 8:00 AM
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Chris Ashford

Hey all you beginning canyoneering folks big update for YOU!

The American Canyoneering Association is offering SCOA killer deals on canyoneering classes. Starting this weekend in Chatsworth - Technical Canyoneering is for the person who wants to obtain in depth training in the sport of canyoneering. The specific course objectives are listed below.

Normally $395 - SCOA members are in for $360 a savings of $35!

There are only a few spaces available for the event. If you are interested - sign up!

This is an ACA class. No SCOA Host.



Who should take this course?
This course was designed primarily to meet the needs of recreational canyoneers, but also forms the training foundation for those planning to seek certification as a canyon leader or professional canyon guide.

Topics covered include:

* canyon topography and rating systems
* canyoneering style and ethics
* canyoneering gear selection, use and care
* climbing, belaying and handlines
* utilizing transient anchors for belays and hand lines
* how to evaluate and rig specialized canyoneering anchors and belay systems
* the importance and proper use of tension-releasing hitches and contingency anchors when rappelling into moving water
* rappelling and passive lowering systems
* efficient rope deployment and rigging
* group dynamics and problem solving
* pros and cons of using autoblocks or prusiks for self-belay
* locking off on rappel

Prerequisite:
None

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