Beginner WaterFall ChickFest 2024

Saturday Adams Falls Saturday at 9:00 am Sunday Rock Mouth Falls 9:00 am.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KaR7B9k6tY6VXZ7z9
Prep zoom meeting Monday before event 7pm
Please sign RELEASE FORM
Gear
Harness, helmet, minimum 3 carabineers, safety tether, rappel device, no ATCs, good grip shoes, preferably climbing approach shoes or canyoneering boots designed for water

What to pack in your pack

Ultra-light waterproof jacket

Lightweight Prima Loft jacket

Under Armor long sleeve shirt

Microfleece stocking cap

Gloves, do not have to be neoprene

Emergency items in dry capsule in dry bag, see emergency list below

Snacks, meals

Water, Nalgenes or water bottles, no bladders, they don’t hold up in though canyons

Beta and/or GPS, optional for this trip

Wee Bags

Sunscreen

Wet Canyon Survival Gear List

Full Wet suit 3/4 mm, for Grade II to IV rated canyons

Inner proplypro layer, shirt and or pants, wicks sweat and transfers to other layers, optional

5 mL Neoprene booties, keep feet warm and keep sand out of shoes

Neoprene skull cap

Neoprene gloves, optional

Waterproof rain jacket shell

Vinyl Backpack with drain wholes

Sign release form

Dry bags for food and keeping clothes dry

Whistle
The American Canyoneering Academy recommended signals involve both long and short blasts:

• 1 long blast = stop/attention.
• 2 long blasts = off rope.
• 3 long blasts = help/emergency.
• 2 short blasts = up rope.
• 3 short blasts = lower rope.

Dry box for gadgets (camera and GPS)

Adidas Terrex Scope High