Topics Covered

• Knots, Bends and Hitches

• Canyon Rating System and how to analyze canyon beta and plan a canyon.

• Rules, Ethics, Style, Communication, and Courtesy in a canyon.

• Specific Gear Choices, Requirements, Use and Care

• Belays, Lowering and Handlines

• Natural, Artificial and Human Anchors

• Static and Contingency Riggings

• Rope Deployment, Coiling, Bagging and Etiquette

• Rappelling Techniques & On-Rope Skills

• Specialized Rappelling Techniques

• Basic Climbing & Down Climbing Skills

• Systematic Safety Check

• Basic Self-Rescue

• And, within each of these broad subjects are a myriad of skills and tools.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this class.

Required gear

For this course, you will need a harness, helmet, 3 carabiners, tether (PAS) and prusik. If you aren’t ready to purchase your own gear, you can rent it for $25.

The cost is $395 per person