Canyoneering America

Technical Canyoneering Course (ACE-L1)

To register for this class, please visit our website:
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What is Canyoneering?
Canyoneering is an adventure sport that combines hiking, wading, swimming, jumping, sliding, boulder-hopping, scrambling, down-climbing, sometimes packrafting and always rappelling — often over waterfalls! Physically, it takes significantly less upper body strength than rock climbing and is therefore a sport that can be enjoyed by a much larger spectrum of the population - young or mature, tall or short, large or small. If you can hike, you can canyoneer! Our basic course gets you from "That looks cool!" to "Woohoo!" in 3 days! Check out these Vimeos and see why we are hooked on the sport!

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Instruction: UBER Adventures is America’s premier Canyoneering Instruction, Events and Community! We offer a variety of Canyoneering Courses to get the beginner/intermediate Canyoneer up-to-speed in his/her Canyoneering-specific skills; to provide intermediate Canyoneers with the skill set to tackle Advanced canyons; to train Leaders/Organizers the techniques and strategies for technical and group-management challenges; to teach individuals and groups the skills necessary to perform immediate in-canyon self-rescues, partner rescues and to assist with group emergencies; and ultimately to provide the comprehensive training for anyone interested in seeking certification as a Professional Canyon Guide.

Prerequisite: None

This is a beginner to intermediate course which teaches the skills necessary to safely descend canyons as part of a group (being a competent participant and the knowledge to recognize and implement safe canyon practices). This course is designed to quickly get the beginner up-to-speed on basics, to give both the rookie and intermediate canyoneer new tools for his/her toolbox and will help intermediate cayoneers refine their current skill set!

The TOPICS and SKILLS covered will include:
· Knots, Bends and Hitches
· Canyon Rating System
· Rules, Ethics, Style, Communication and Courtesy
· Specific Gear Choices, Requirements, Use and Care
· Belays, Lowering and Handlines
· Natural, Artificial, & Human Anchors
· Static and Contingency Riggings
· Rope Deployment, Coiling, Bagging and Etiquette
· Rappelling Techniques & On-Rope Skills
(Adding Friction Pre-rappel, Mid-rappel, Locking Off, etc.)
· Specialized Rappelling Techniques
(Hard Starts, Soft Starts, Free-Hanging, Over-Hanging, etc.)
· Basic Climbing & Down Climbing Skills
(Bridging, Stemming, Partner Assists, Partner Captures, etc.)
· Safety Checking and Basic Self-Rescue
And, within each of these broad subjects are a myriad of skills and tools.

Tuition: The cost of this course is only $495. For a full list of our course offerings and locations, go to https://UberAdventures.net

Gear Requirements for this course are a harness and a helmet (we can loan these out if you don't have them ... and we offer a 10% discount for any gear bought before/after the course at the Uber Adventures store), and we also loan out carabiners, descenders, tethers, foot loops, prusiks, etc. Feel free to borrow our gear for this course, until you determine what your needs will be.

Instructor: Luke Murray

Policies: https://uberadventures.net/policies/
Testimonials: https://uberadventures.net/testimonials/

UBERFest: Death Valley 2025

Who’s ready for some epic canyoneering in Death Valley?

Pre-registration for this event is now open! Head to our website to review all the details before signing up.
UBERFest: Death Valley 2025 – Uber Adventures

Since canyoneering is inherently risky, this event is only open to those with professional training or significant experience in canyoneering. As a social event, experienced participants are encouraged to help guide rookies through some amazing canyons. If you want to join, get trained and become a skilled, valuable team member! Uber Adventures offers several Technical Canyoneering Courses (ACE-L1) before this event.

THE CANYONS: Death Valley boasts multiple mountain ranges with a variety of canyons for all skill levels. No permits are needed here. Bolting is prohibited, making this a great place to master natural anchor building. Bring your best skills!

WEATHER: With average highs/lows of 65°/38° during this time, it’s the ideal season to explore these canyons.

THE GROUP CAMPSITE: Group site #2 at Furnace Creek Campground is reserved for up to 40 people. It’s tent camping only with limited parking (10 vehicles max). Amenities include water, flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits/grills. RV spaces and individual campsites are also available nearby.

The group campsite will host all activities like ridesharing, meals, a potluck, games, and bonding time! Since early starts are crucial for canyons and shuttles, evenings at the campsite will end early for plenty of rest.