American Canyoneering Association

This course is part 2 in a 6 part course to instruct participants who are new to canyoneering. We encourage continued participation and dedication by attending ALL SIX CLASSES.

People who attended the previous class will be given preference in the waitlist.

This is a FREE workshop, open to all ACA-Canyoneering Meetup and Facebook members. Participation in this workshop is continually at the discretion of the instructor(s). It is up to each participant to fairly and accurately assess their existing skills to determine whether the material to be learned and practiced is appropriate for their abilities. People who sign up and then don't show for the course may be moved to the waitlist or removed from participating in future sessions.

OBJECTIVE: Provide students with the basic personal on rope skills and techniques needed to descend easy canyons as team members with competent leaders and mentors. If you are seeking more complete/advanced training, please consider participating in a course offered by an ACA Certified Guide Service.

Topics Covered:

• Review from Lesson 1
• Tying webbing: Water knots (ring bend), Loops, Bights, and Frost Knots.
• Anchors Intro:
• DEAR
• EARNEST
• Natural Anchors - Trees, Rocks
• Artificial Anchors - Bolts
• Setting Rope Length
• Rappel Instruction -
• Standing
• Hands Free Backup (using a VT Prusik or third hand)
• Adding friction on Rappel
• Belay Introduction

REQUIRED ITEMS TO BRING:

• Climbing Helmet
• Harness (good condition and manufactured in the last 5 years)
• 1 Locking Screw-Gate HMS Carabiner
• Canyon-specific rappel Device (ATS, CRITR, SQWUREL) or similar device preferred.

RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO BRING:

• Canyoneering Backpack
• 3-4 Locking Screw-Gate Carabiners (HMS, pear-shape preferred)
• Rappelling Gloves
• 20 feet of tubular webbing
• 1-Quick link/Rapide
• Purcell Prusik/Personal Safety Tether (Adjustable preferred)
• Assorted Lengths Slings
• 1 Tibloc
• VT Prusik

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ.

• Participant Minimum Age Requirement: 18 Years or with accompanying parent/guardian.
• We will be practicing at height! Skills will be practiced with weighted ropes.
• We will be outside; dress appropriately for anticipated weather - closed toe shoes, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, windbreaker/jacket, and whatever else you may need to stay comfortable for the day.
• Bring snacks, water, etc. Bring a portable chair/cushion to sit on. Come prepared to take notes (pen, notebook, camera).
• This event will be cancelled if there is inclement weather.
• Do not come to this practice session if you do not want to be responsible for your own safety and well being. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being.
• By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that: canyoneering and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death; The organizers of this meetup and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event; You release and forever discharge the organizers jointly and severally from any actions, causes of actions, claims, damage, loss including death or injury which may be sustained from participating in this Meetup event and\or result from the negligence of the organizers.
• All attendees are participating at this event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury or loss in whatever form to themselves or their guests.
• By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and release, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim including a lawsuit or other action arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.

This course is part 3 in a 6 part course to instruct participants who are new to canyoneering. We encourage continued participation and dedication by attending ALL SIX CLASSES.

People who attended the previous class will be given preference in the waitlist.

This is a FREE workshop, open to all ACA-Canyoneering Meetup and Facebook members. Participation in this workshop is continually at the discretion of the instructor(s). It is up to each participant to fairly and accurately assess their existing skills to determine whether the material to be learned and practiced is appropriate for their abilities. People who sign up and then don't show for the course may be moved to the waitlist or removed from participating in future sessions.

OBJECTIVE: Provide students with the basic personal on rope skills and techniques needed to descend easy canyons as team members with competent leaders and mentors. If you are seeking more complete/advanced training, please consider participating in a course offered by an ACA Certified Guide Service.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Review from Lesson 2
• Flash Floods / Watersheds
• Releaseable blocks
• Hands Free Backup (using a VT Prusik or third hand)
• Locking off on rappel
• Self rescue, stuck gear
• Static courtesy rigging
• Introduction to ascending

REQUIRED ITEMS TO BRING:

• Climbing helmet
• Harness (good condition and manufactured in the last 5 years)
• 2 Locking screw-gate HMS carabiners
• Canyon-specific rappel device (ATS, CRITR, SQWUREL) or similar device preferred.
• VT Prusik
• Purcell Prusik/Personal Safety Tether (Adjustable preferred)

RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO BRING:

• Canyoneering backpack
• 3-4 locking screw-gate carabiners (HMS, pear-shape preferred)
• Rappelling gloves
• 20 feet of 1-inch tubular webbing
• 1-Quick link/Rapide
• Assorted lengths slings
• 1 to 2 Ascending devices : MicroTraxion (preferred), Basic, Croll, Ropeman, Tibloc, etc.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ.

• Participant Minimum Age Requirement: 18 Years or with accompanying parent/guardian.
• We will be practicing at height! Skills will be practiced with weighted ropes.
• We will be outside; dress appropriately for anticipated weather - closed toe shoes, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, windbreaker/jacket, and whatever else you may need to stay comfortable for the day.
• Bring snacks, water, etc. Bring a portable chair/cushion to sit on. Come prepared to take notes (pen, notebook, camera).
• This event will be cancelled if there is inclement weather.
• Do not come to this practice session if you do not want to be responsible for your own safety and well being. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being.
• By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that: canyoneering and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death; The organizers of this meetup and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event; You release and forever discharge the organizers jointly and severally from any actions, causes of actions, claims, damage, loss including death or injury which may be sustained from participating in this Meetup event and\or result from the negligence of the organizers.
• All attendees are participating at this event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury or loss in whatever form to themselves or their guests.
• By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and release, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim including a lawsuit or other action arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.