About us
The Canyoning Institute is a grassroots, non-profit 501(c)(3) that provides affordable canyoning education, canyoneering training courses , and certification accessible and affordable to all enthusiasts. This organization operates on the principle that a passionate community can overcome financial barriers through innovative approaches to learning and collaboration.
Key Initiatives
Online Training and Scholarships
Canyoning Institute offers high-quality canyoning training courses and online training programs that cover essential canyoneering skills and knowledge. These digital resources serve as a foundation for aspiring canyoners, allowing them to learn at their own pace and from any location. To further enhance accessibility, the institute provides scholarships to deserving individuals who may face financial constraints, ensuring that economic factors do not hinder one's ability to pursue canyoning education.
Standardization of Best Practices
The institute actively engages in collaborative efforts with experienced canyoners, guides, and industry experts to develop and standardize best practices in canyoneering. This initiative aims to create a unified approach to safety, technique, and environmental stewardship within the canyoning community.
Balancing Online and In-Person Learning
While Canyoning Institute recognizes the value of online training in making education more accessible, they strongly emphasize the irreplaceable importance of hands-on, in-person experience. The online courses are designed to complement and prepare students for real-world canyoning adventures, rather than replace them. This approach ensures that learners are well-prepared with theoretical knowledge before engaging in practical, on-site training with fellow canyoners.
Community Engagement and Continuous Improvement
Canyoning Institute actively seeks feedback from course participants to continuously improve their offerings. Each course includes a dedicated feedback section, encouraging students to share their experiences, suggestions, and critiques. This open communication channel allows the institute to adapt and enhance its programs based on real user experiences and needs.
By combining affordable online resources, scholarships, standardized practices, and a strong emphasis on practical experience, The Canyoning Institute aims to create a more inclusive and knowledgeable canyoning community. Their approach not only makes the sport more accessible but also promotes safety and best practices among practitioners. Through these efforts, the Canyoning Institute is working to make a lasting and meaningful impact on the canyoning community, fostering growth, safety, and passion for the sport.
Upcoming events
3
- $195.00
2 Day Canyoning Skills Workshop Level 2
Grandeur Peak (Face) Trailhead, 2900 Wasatch Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84109, salt lake city, UT, USPlease 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
Please enroll in the online 201 Technical Canyoneer L2 course and review the material before the clinic to get more out of your training workshop. CanyoningInstitute.org
Skills to be taught: Instructors Kasia Duc and Stirlynn Mike Professional Guides and University of Utah Canyoneering Program Instructors.
Skills to be taught:
Knots: Learn how to tie:- Double Sheet Bend, Alpine Butterfly, Directional Figure 8, EDK, Stone Knot, Bowline with Yosemite Finish, and Frost knot
Anchors & Rigging: Learn how to construct:
- Releasable Rigging Systems (Figure 8 and MMO and how to lower and re-rig)
- Courtesy Rigging Systems (Static and Dynamic)
- Retrievable Guide Line
- Retrievable Traverse Line
- Carin Anchors
- Deadman Anchors
Anchor Management: Learn the roles and responsibilities of First and Last Person at Risk ( FPAR & LPAR) EDK
- Demonstrating Complete Body Check
Anchor Managememnt: Learn the roles and responsibilities
Ascending and converting to rappel: Learn how to:- Ascending to pass the knot
- Converting from Ascending to Descending
- Descending to pass the knot
Rescue Skills: Learn
- Converting a static block to a releasable rigging system with a Mariner's Hitch lift hold system.
- 2 to 1 lift system.
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. If you do not get a refund within 5 working days, please contact info@canyoininginstitute.org with your order details.
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5 attendees - $195.00
2 Day Skills Workshop L 1
Grandeur Peak (Face) Trailhead, 2900 Wasatch Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84109, salt lake city, UT, USPlease 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
Please enroll in the online 101 Canyoning Fundamentals course and review the material before the clinic to get more out of your training workshop. CanyoningInstitute.org
Skills to be taught: Instructors are Pro Guides and instructors for the University of Utah Canyoneering Program.
Skills to be taught:
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, Klemheist, 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. If you do not get a refund within 5 working days, please contact info@canyoininginstitute.org with your order details.
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2 attendees - $195.00
Certification Exams L1-L4
Ogden 9th Street, Ogden 9th Street Crag, Ogden, UT, USL1-L4 Certification Exams
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. If you do not get a refund within 5 working days, please contact info@canyoininginstitute.org with your order details.
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5 attendees
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