Canyoning Chicks Coalition

Please follow this link to fill out your personal information so we can enroll you in the online course and sign the online release form:
Release Form
Registering for an in-person clinic will automatically enroll you in the online course through Canyoning Institute.org.
Skills to be taught: Instructors Charleen Angell Pro Guide and University of Utah Canyoneering Program Instructor
Knots: Know how to tie and analyze the following canyoning knots: overhand with a bight, Figure 8 on a bight, Figure 8, Figure 8 follow through, Figure 8 bend, Double Fisherman, Water Knot, Clove hitch, Munter hitch, 3 wrap prusik, Klemhiest, and Auto Block.
Construct Anchors: Competently construct and analyze natural and man-made anchor systems using D.E.A.R and E.A.R.N.E.S.T. Simple wrap, girth hitch, wrap 2 pull 1, wrap 3 pull 2, basket, and multipoint natural and bolted anchor systems.
Construct Rigging Systems: Competently construct and analyze static and releasable rigging systems: Static Blocks Toss n’ Go, Knot Block, and Carabiner Block. Releasable Blocks: Releasable Figure 8 contingency block, releasable Munter mule overhand rigging, (MMO).
Rappelling 101, Belays
Rappel on Guideline and traverse a Traverse Line
Assistant Anchor Manager: First Person at Risk, FPAR
Self-Rescue: master the skills to rescue yourself on a rappel line.
Buddy Check: Demonstrate a competent buddy check.
Passing the Knot: Ascend to a knot, pass the knot, keep ascending, transition to rappel, rappel down to the knot, and pass the knot.

Refund Policy: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your order, we offer a 50% refund after 48 hours of being enrolled in the online courses. For in-person training and in-person clinics, we offer a refund up to 14 days before the training event. To initiate a return, go to your order in Eventbrite and request a refund. If you do not get a refund within 5 working days, please contact info@canyoininginstitute.org with your order details. They will unenroll you from the course you purchased.

Please follow this link to fill out the online release form:
Release Form
This course is meant to be combined with the Advanced Canyoneer online course through Canyoning Institute.org.
Instructors Kasia Duc Professional Guides and University of Utah Canyoneering Instructor and Stirlyn Mike ACA Canyon Leader and U of U instructor
Skills to be taught:
Knots: Learn how to tie:

• Double Sheet Bend, Alpine Butterfly, Directional Figure 8, EDK, Stone Knot, Etrier, Bowline with Yosemite Finish

Anchors & Rigging: Learn how to construct:

• Releasable Rigging Systems (Figure 8 and MMO and how to lower)
• Courtesy Rigging Systems (Static and Dynamic)
• Retrievable Guide Line
• Retrievable Traverse Line
• Carin Anchors
• Deadman Anchors
• Twin Rope Rigging Systems: Jocker, Jester, Stone Knot

Anchor Manager: Last Person at Risk, LPAR: roles and responsibilities
Ascending and converting to rappel: Learn how to:

• Ascending to pass the knot
• Descending to pass the knot

Refund Policy: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your order, we offer a 50% refund after 48 hours of being enrolled in the online courses. We offer a refund for in-person training and clinics up to 14 days before the training event. To initiate a return, go to your order in Eventbrite and request a refund. If you do not get a refund within 5 working days, please get in touch with info@canyoininginstitute.org with your order details. They will unenroll you from the course you purchased.