About us
There are many canyoneering opportunities throughout America's Southwest! From the flowing canyons of Colorado to the sandstone slots of Utah; from the small, large, and VERY large canyons scattered throughout California, Arizona and Nevada, to all the others bursting from the seams of the topographic maps around the globe, canyoneering opportunities abound. The purpose of this Meetup Group is to connect people in the Southwest for this adventure activity/sport/passion and to provide certified instruction, experiential education, canyoneering opportunities and an introduction to the Canyoneering Community in a safe and fun way. Anybody with the desire to learn canyoneering and anybody who already canyoneers ... this is your group. Though located in Colorado, the area this Meetup Group covers includes Nevada, California, Arizona, Utah .. and anywhere else we can drive or fly!
Upcoming events
14
Advanced Canyoneering Course (ACE-L2), Boulder
Specific Directions Will Be Sent Over E-mail, Approx 10 Miles Outside of Boulder, Boulder, CO, USNote: the cost of this course is $495
IMPORTANT: You need to sign up at:
http://uberadventures.net/product/advanced-canyoneering-course/
(Meetup started charging extra fees, so book directly on UberAdventures.)ADVANCED Canyoneering Course (ACE-L2)
This course is designed to provide students with the tools needed to jump to the next level of technical skill and become competent and safe canyoneers in ALL classes of canyons and touches on techniques and skills for the Canyon Essentials Course (ACE-L3) and the Canyon Rescue Course (ACE-L4). The practical experience that you gain during this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to tackle advanced canyon obstacles and many unexpected situations. This extremely popular curriculum has set a new standard by which all other courses and curriculum may be judged. This course was designed primarily to meet the needs of recreational canyoneers, but also forms the training foundation for those planning to seek certification as a Professional Canyon Guide (ACE-L5).
PREREQUISITE: 3-day Technical Canyoneering Course (ACE-L1) or Instructor permission. Since this Two-Day Advanced Canyoneering Course (ACE-L2) builds upon the skills and techniques presented in our Technical Canyoneering Course (ACE-L1), you must have that training or extensive personal experience to be admitted to this class. Feel free to message me or call if you're unsure if this course is the right fit for your experience.
The TOPICS and SKILLS covered will include:
• Efficient Rope Management
• Advanced Knots & Hitches
• Retrievable/Releasable Anchor Systems
• Transient Anchors
• Artificial Anchors Installation & Inspection
• Advanced Rope Deployment Methods
• Multi-Pitch Rappels
• Simul Rappels
• Advanced Rope Work for Traverses/Re-Belays
• Guided Rappels & Tensioning Systems
• Deviations/Re-Directs
• 3 Ascending Methods & Converting to Rappel (Changeovers)
• Transitioning on top of Ascend
• Pothole Escape Techniques
• Basics of Mechanical Advantage
• Group Dynamics and LeadershipGEAR: Basic personal gear is required for this course: Harness, Helmet, Descender, Double Length Safety Tether, Multiple Locking HMS Carabiners, 48" sling/runner/footloop, prusik loop, and VT Prusik. Bring any mechanical ascenders you would like to learn how to use. I will loan mechanical ascenders (Ropeman 2) and any other needed gear to anyone who doesn't own their own yet!
INSTRUCTORS: A.J. Pastula
ACE L1-L4 Instructor, L5 Certified Guide
http://uberadventures.net/team/ (2nd row, left)PAYMENT: The total cost of this course is $495. Since Meetup started charging extra fees, best to pay at http://uberadventures.net/product/advanced-canyoneering-course/ The fee is non-refundable, but may be put toward a future class during the same calendar year if 30 days notice are given, cancelling your participation in this course. Feel free to post your questions as a comment or contact me directly through DM. (You can also check out our website at http://uberadventures.net )
Included with tuition is all instruction and use of all group Canyoneering equipment, i.e.: ropes, webbing, rope bags, rapides, rigging, etc. ... and a Certificate of Completion!!
SCHEDULE: This class will run from 7am to 5 or 6pm on Saturday and Sunday with as much hands on learning as possible.
POLICIES: https://uberadventures.net/policies/
TESTIMONIALS: https://uberadventures.net/testimonials/
7 attendees
Learn To Rappel - Boulder
Specific Directions Will Be Sent Over E-mail, Approx 10 Miles Outside of Boulder, Boulder, CO, USNote: the cost of this course is $130
IMPORTANT: You need to sign up at:
https://uberadventures.net/product/learn-to-rappel-class/
(Meetup started charging extra fees, so book directly on UberAdventures to save money.)Interested in learning to Rappel or maybe even Canyoneer?
This rappelling class is a great introduction to rappelling. Have fun and learn how to safely descend a rope! This class is appropriate for any skill level, and we can accommodate families as well. The class could also be used as a stepping stone to the sport of canyoneering – or possibly even climbing or caving (which also involve rappels). We will cover the following skills related to rappelling:
- Gear and Gear Strength
- Fireman’s Belay / Bottom Belay
- Site Safety
- Safety Check
- Communication
- Rappelling Technique and Instruction
- Including Adding Friction Pre-rappel, Mid-rappel and Locking Off
We will spend the morning learning and rappelling on single strand canyoneering ropes using the Sterling ATS descender.
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.
INSTRUCTORS: A.J. Pastula
ACE L1-L4 Instructor, L5 Certified Guide
http://uberadventures.net/team/ (2nd row, left)PAYMENT:
For more information and to sign up see:
https://uberadventures.net/product/learn-to-rappel-class/
(Meetup started charging extra fees, so sign up directly on the UberAdventues link above to save money.)(IMPORTANT: The course is $130, and it is required to RSVP and pay through the direct link above.)
The fee is non-refundable, but may be put toward a future class during the same calendar year if 30 days notice are given, cancelling your participation in this course. Feel free to post your questions as a comment or contact me directly through DM. (You can also check out our website at https://uberadventures.net/ )
SCHEDULE: This is a half day course, going from 7am until around noon.
GEAR: You are welcome to bring your own gear, or we will have all the gear you will need for you to borrow for the course.
POLICIES: https://uberadventures.net/policies/
TESTIMONIALS: https://uberadventures.net/testimonials/
2 attendeesRappel and Gear Workshop
Specific Directions Will Be Sent Over E-mail, Approx 10 Miles Outside of Boulder, Boulder, CO, USNote: the cost of this course is $79
IMPORTANT: You need to sign up at:
https://uberadventures.net/product/rappel-and-gear-workshop/
(Meetup started charging extra fees, so book directly on UberAdventures to save money.)Want to try out different canyon specific descenders and canyoneering ropes? Interested in checking out some of the best packs for canyoneering? Want to practice rappelling and get some tips on technique?
This Rappel and Gear Workshop is designed for those that already know how to rappel. (Otherwise, please sign up for the morning Learn to Rappel course.)
From 1 to 4pm, we will have multiple ropes set up (by request), and you can see how they feel on rappel. You can either use your own descender, or try one of the many we can bring for folks to try! We will also give tips on rappelling techniques. Feel free to ask us any gear or technique questions as well. We are happy to help!
From 4 to 5pm, we can go over packs and rope bags, and answer any other gear questions as well. (Specific gear options are detailed in the link below. Feel free to reach out to us with other gear requests such as canyon harnesses; we may have them for you to check out.)
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.
INSTRUCTORS: A.J. Pastula
ACE L1-L4 Instructor, L5 Certified Guide
http://uberadventures.net/team/ (2nd row, left)PAYMENT:
For more information and to sign up see:
https://uberadventures.net/product/rappel-and-gear-workshop/(IMPORTANT: The course is $79, and it is recommended to RSVP and pay through the direct link above, to avoid extra fees charged by Meetup.)
The fee is non-refundable, but may be put toward a future class during the same calendar year if 30 days notice are given, cancelling your participation in this course. Feel free to post your questions as a comment or contact me directly through DM. (You can also check out our website at https://uberadventures.net/ )
SCHEDULE: This is a half day course, going from 1pm until around 5pm.
GEAR: You should bring your own rappelling gear (harness, helmet, gloves, safety tether), or we will have all the gear you will need to borrow for the course. We will also send an email to coordinate which gear you are wanting to try out, and we'll bring that gear as well.
POLICIES: https://uberadventures.net/policies/
TESTIMONIALS: https://uberadventures.net/testimonials/
1 attendee
Technical Canyoneering Course (ACE-L1), Boulder - with Optional Monday Descent
Specific Directions Will Be Sent Over E-mail, Approx 10 Miles Outside of Boulder, Boulder, CO, USNote: the cost of this course is $495
IMPORTANT: You need to sign up at:
http://uberadventures.net/product/technical-canyoneering-course/
(Meetup started charging extra fees, so book directly on UberAdventures.)What is Canyoneering?
Canyoneering is an emerging adventure sport that has grown significantly in popularity over the past decade. It combines hiking, wading, swimming, jumping, sliding, boulder-hopping, scrambling, down-climbing, sometimes packrafting and always rappelling — sometimes over waterfalls! Physically, it takes 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! This sport has unique risks and requires a very specific set of technical skills to enjoy it safely ... and that's where we come in! This 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!
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 canyoneers 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.INSTRUCTORS: A.J. Pastula
ACE L1-L4 Instructor, L5 Certified Guide
http://uberadventures.net/team/ (2nd row, left)POLICIES: https://uberadventures.net/policies/
PAYMENT: The total cost of this course is $495. Since Meetup started charging extra fees, best to pay at http://uberadventures.net/product/technical-canyoneering-course/ The fee is non-refundable, but may be put toward a future class during the same calendar year if 30 days notice are given, cancelling your participation in this course. Feel free to post your questions as a comment or contact me directly through DM. (You can also check out our website at https://uberadventures.net/ )
SCHEDULE: This class will begin on Friday afternoon at 3:00pm until around 6pm.) An e-mail with specific directions, and a link, will be sent about two weeks prior to the class. Friday will be an orientation and introduction with an emphasis on the canyon rating system, gear, weather, canyon topography ... and getting to know each other. The course will reconvene on Saturday and Sunday at the same location and will run from 7am to 5 or 6pm both days with hands on learning. There will be an optional (but highly recommended) Monday descent where you can apply the skills you learned over the weekend - we will discuss details during the course.
GEAR: Gear for this course consists of a harness, helmet, carabiners, descenders (fig 8 and ATS), safety tether, foot loop, and prusik. We can loan any gear you don't own. Feel free to borrow our gear for this course, until you determine what your needs will be.
TESTIMONIALS: https://uberadventures.net/testimonials/
1 attendee
Past events
258
Group links
Organizers
Members
682
