Canyon Leader Course (ACE-L3), Boulder

Note: the cost of this course is $395 (but it also requires completion of Wilderness First Aid (WFA) - we offer a discount through Survival Med if you don't already have a certification.)

IMPORTANT: You need to sign up at:
https://uberadventures.net/product/canyon-leader-course/
(Meetup started charging extra fees, so book directly on UberAdventures.)

Canyon Leader Course (ACE-L3)

This course is designed to prepare you for organizing or leading canyon trips, to improve skills, and to increase the number of tools in your toolbox; specifically providing the next level of skills and training through technical instruction and experiential practice. It teaches the skills that at least ONE member in your group should have. While these tools are a vital component for any active canyoneer, they are imperative for anyone leading rookies, kids, family or friends into a canyon. This course provides strategic training for unexpected technical and group management challenges ... when things don't go quite as planned!

While this course is designed primarily to meet the needs of recreational canyoneers, it also provides a bridge between the Advanced Canyoneering Course (ACE-L2) and the Canyon Rescue Course (ACE-L4), and forms the training foundation for those planning to seek ACE certification as a Professional Canyon Guide! (ACE-L5) While it is not required you take ACE-L2-L3-L4 Courses in sequence, it is recommended.

The TOPICS and SKILLS covered will include:
• Group Gear Choices & Distribution, Pack Management
• Strand Isolation and Leapfrogging for speeding things up
• Static Courtesy Rappels to make hard-starts easier
• Dynamic Courtesy Rappels to make super-hard-starts safer and easier
• Lowering Systems for emergencies and speed
• Pre-Rigged Rappels and Rigging Kids for Rappel
• Static & Dynamic Edge Protection to increase rope life
• Direct Top Belays, Handlines and Sequencing
• Alternate Guided Rappel Options to keep people dry
• Advanced Belay Techniques & Rappel Friction for Long Rappels
• Passing Knots on Ascend and Rappel and Changeovers
• Advanced Lock-Off Methods
• Converting Static Block to Lowering System for assist or rescue
• Isolating In-Field Rope Damage (Core Shot)
• Constructing a Swiss Seat or Swami for rescue or gear failure
• Rappelling on a Munter for emergencies
• Advanced Friction Options

PREREQUISITE: Since this course builds upon the skills and techniques presented in our Technical Canyoneering Course (ACE-L1) AND our Advanced Canyoneering Course (ACE-L2), we recommend that you've either taken both courses or have significant relevant personal experience before taking this class (please inquire if you're unsure if this is the correct fit for your current skill set.)

In addition, canyon leaders should have a minimum of Wilderness First Aid (WFA) training and be able to recognize warning signs, initiate treatment, and decide on urgency of evacuation for common medical conditions. Current WFA certification is a required prerequisite for the Canyon Leader Course. If you do not currently have WFA certification, Uber Adventures has partnered with Survival Med to provide training at a discounted price. Please contact us for more information.

GEAR: Basic personal gear is required for this course: Harness, Helmet, Descender, Figure 8 for Rigging, Double Length Safety Tether, 5-6 Locking HMS Carabiners, 48" Sling/Runner/Footloop, Prusik Loop, VT Prusik, Mechanical Ascenders, 25' of webbing, 20' Cordelette or Canyon Cordelette(Optional), Gloves, Pack, and appropriate Shoes. We can loan any gear you are missing for the course, but by L3 you should really own these items.

INSTRUCTORS: A.J. Pastula
ACE L1-L4 Instructor, L5 Certified Guide
http://uberadventures.net/team/ (2nd row, left)

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; all the way through the comprehensive training for anyone seeking ACE certification as a Professional Canyon Guide (ACE-L5).

PAYMENT: The total cost of this course is $395. Since Meetup started charging extra fees, best to pay at https://uberadventures.net/product/canyon-leader-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 )

Remember that a Wilderness First Aid certification is also required for this course, and we have a discount through our partner Survival Med if needed.

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/

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Curriculum (provided by Survival Med)

• Patient Assessment System and Basic Life Support
• Breathing, Circulatory and Nervous System Assessment
• Spinal Stabilization
• Basic CPR and Abdominal Thrusts
• Medical Emergencies
• Allergies and Anaphylaxis
• Respiratory and Cardiac Emergencies
• Abdominal Pain
• Diabetes
• Stroke and Altered Mental States
• Environmental Injuries
• Heat and Cold Related Illnesses and Injuries
• Altitude Illnesses
• Poison, Stings and Bites
• Drowning and Cold-Water Immersion
• Traumatic Injuries
• Shock
• Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
• Athletic Injuries
• Basic Expedition Medicine
• Trip Planning
• Weather Considerations
• Hydration and Water Treatment
• Wound Management
• Evacuation Protocols