ACA Canyoneering is a meetup group sponsored by the American Canyoneering Association. The ACA is a non-profit organizing founded in 1999 to serve the canyoneering community through training and networking. The association is based in Cedar City, Utah, but we organize activities throughout Utah, Nevada, California, Arizona, Colorado, Mexico, Costa Rica -- anywhere there are beautiful canyons to explore.

Tell your friends. The ACA Canyoneering Meetup Group is open to ACA members and non-members. For more information about the American Canyoneering Association, visit our website.

OUR MEETUPS
Events include informal get togethers, canyoneering trips, national and international canyon rendezvous, workshops and practice sessions. The ACA also offers technical canyoneering courses from beginner to advanced, canyon leadership courses, professional canyon guide certification and canyon rescue technician certification.

Many of our events are free and open to the public. Some may require a small fee to cover expenses. Others may be open only to members of the American Canyoneering Association. Restrictions, if any, will be included in the meetup description.

SUGGEST A MEETUP
Is there a canyoneering destination or canyoneering related activity on your wish list? Suggest a meetup.

HELP US PROMOTE OUR MEETUP GROUP
Download this flyer, print off a few copies and post them on the bulletin boards at your gym, rec center, outdoor store, university, etc. Thank you in advance for your help.

ACA CANYON FORUMS
The forums on our website include a tremendous collection of technical information, canyon beta and trip reports. Our forums are also a great place to find canyoneering partners.

BASIC CANYONEERING SKILLS
Some events require that all participants possess basic canyoneering skills. When basic canyoneering skills are listed as a requirement for an event, participants must be able to demonstrate all of the following. NOTE: This is considered a very basic, minimum skill set.

• The ability to rappel.
  
• The ability to rig rappel device to provide appropriate amount of friction for rope diameters from 8mm to 11mm, rigged single and double strand.
  
• The ability to lock off mid rappel.
  
• The ability to use a foot loop, rigged with a friction hitch or mechanical ascender, to free a stuck rappel device.
  
• The ability to tie a figure eight knot in rope and a ring bend (aka water knot) in webbing.
  
• The ability to climb and down-climb on rock, problems rated up to 5.2 (YDS).
  
• The ability to provide a bottom belay (aka millitary belay, fireman belay) for a rappeller.
  
• The ability to swim.
  

• Helmet (meets UIAA standards)
  
• Harness
  
• Rappelling Device
  
• Extra Locking Carabiners
  
• Safety Tether
  
• Ascenders or Prusiks
  
• Sewn Runners (24- and 48-inch)
  
• Wetsuit appropriate to conditions
  
• Footwear appropriate to conditions
  
• You should also bring: a daypack, water (2-3 quarts per person), clothing appropriate to anticipated weather, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc., plus camping gear if applicable.