Las Vegas - Advanced Canyoneering Course (ACE-L2)

Coronavirus restrictions will not last forever! Our courses take place outdoors, there is little-to-no physical contact, our courses max at 8 students, and we wear rappelling gloves! Come outside with us, wear your mask, keep your distance, but stay socially connected!

(the cost of this course is $395/person for training, and a certificate of completion; you must register on our website to reserve your spot. You can find our calendar of courses across the Southwest on our website: https://uberadventures.net/courses)

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 curriculums 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 Professional Canyon Guide (ACE-L5).

PREREQUISITE: 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 should have that training or extensive personal experience to be admitted to this class. Feel free to call if you're unsure if this course is the right fit for your experience.

TOPICS COVERED: 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/Retrievable Handlines; Guided Rappels & Tensioning Systems; Deviations/Re-Directs; 3 Ascending Methods & Converting to Rappel; Transitioning on top of Ascend; Pothole Escape Techniques; Basics of Mechanical Advantage; Group Dynamics and Leadership...

GEAR REQUIREMENTS: Basic personal gear is required for this course: Harness, Helmet, Rappel Device, Safety Tether, Multiple Locking HMS Carabiners, 48" sling/runner/footloop, prusik loop. And any mechanical ascenders you would like to learn how to use. We will provide mechanical ascenders for practice to anyone who doesn't own their own yet!

TUITION: The cost of this course is only $395! A $100 deposit is required within 2 days of your RSVP to reserve your place in the class. If Meetup didn't collect your deposit, please officially register online at http://uberadventures.net. (The deposit 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.)

CURRICULUM BY: Klaus Gerhart - ACE Master Canyoneering Instructor/Certified Guide, Certified Tactical Rappel Master, Wilderness First Responder, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Technical Rope Rescue Technician, Map & Compass Navigation Instructor, trained whitewater rafting guide, former basic mountaineering instructor for Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course, and a Master Educator for Leave No Trace wilderness ethics.
INSTRUCTOR: Ben Lewis/Derek Lorentz