American Canyoneering Association

Note: This is currently scheduled for indoors; however, if the weather permits we may move this to the 2 o'clock Rock location in American Fork Canyon. Please check back here before the session to confirm the location.

Sign-up preference will be given to those ACA aspirant level members (or higher) and/or repeat participants.

You will be moved to the 'Wait-list' if you signup and have previously missed this workshop AND can only attend if the workshop does not fill with other attendees.

This is a FREE workshop, open to all ACA-Canyoneering Meetup and Facebook members. Participation in this workshop is continually at the discretion of the instructor(s). It is up to each participant to fairly and accurately assess their existing skills to determine whether the material to be learned and practiced is appropriate for their abilities.

OBJECTIVE: Provide students with the basic personal on rope skills and basic self and partner rescue techniques needed to descend canyons as team members with competent leaders and mentors. If you are seeking more complete/advanced training, please consider participating in a course offered by an ACA Certified Guide Service.

TOPICS COVERED:

• L4/L5 Skills

REQUIRED ITEMS TO BRING:

• Climbing Helmet
• Canyoneering Backpack
• Harness (good condition and manufacture date not more than 5yrs old)
• Canyon-specific rappel Device (ATS, CRITR, SQWUREL) or similar device preferred.
• 3-4 Locking Carabiners (HMS, pear-shape preferred)
• 20 feet 1'' Tubular Webbing
• 1-Quick link/Rapide
• A personal anchor system, Purcell Prusik or Personal Safety Tether
• Assorted Length Slings
• Gear to ascend a rope (MicroTraxion, Basic, Croll, etc)
• Gear for haul systems (Tibloc, pulley, working rope, etc)
• VT Prusik(s)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ.

• Participant Minimum Age Requirement: 18 Years unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• We will be practicing indoors at height! Skills will be practiced with weighted ropes.
• Do not come to this practice session if you do not want to be responsible for your own safety and well being. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being.
• By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that: Canyoneering and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death; The organizers of this meetup and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event; You release and forever discharge the organizers jointly and severally from any actions, causes of actions, claims, damage, loss including death or injury which may be sustained from participating in this Meetup event and\or result from the negligence of the organizers.
• All attendees are participating at this event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury or loss in whatever form to themselves or their guests.
• By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and release, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim including a lawsuit or other action arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.

This course is part 1 in a 6 part course to instruct participants who are new to canyoneering. We encourage continued participation and dedication by attending ALL SIX CLASSES.

This is a FREE workshop, open to all ACA-Canyoneering Meetup and Facebook members. Participation in this workshop is continually at the discretion of the instructor(s). It is up to each participant to fairly and accurately assess their existing skills to determine whether the material to be learned and practiced is appropriate for their abilities. People who sign up and then don't show for the course may be moved to the waitlist or removed from participating in future sessions.

OBJECTIVE: Provide students with the basic personal on rope skills and techniques needed to descend easy canyons as team members with competent leaders and mentors. If you are seeking more complete/advanced training, please consider participating in a course offered by an ACA Certified Guide Service.

Topics Covered:

• ACA Rating System and how to utilize it
• Equipment Review
• Partner/Buddy Checks
• Personal Locator Beacon usage
• Basic Knots
• Basic Rigging

REQUIRED ITEMS TO BRING:

• None: We will discuss canyon-specific gear in this session. Future sessions will require canyon-specific gear.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ.

• Participant Minimum Age Requirement: 18 Years
• We will NOT be practicing at height at this skill session!
• We will be outside; dress appropriately for anticipated weather - closed toe shoes, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, windbreaker/jacket, and whatever else you may need to stay comfortable for the day.
• Bring snacks, water, etc. Bring a portable chair/cushion to sit on. Come prepared to take notes (pen, notebook, camera).
• This event will be cancelled if there is inclement weather.
• Do not come to this practice session if you do not want to be responsible for your own safety and well being. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being.
• By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that: canyoneering and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death; The organizers of this meetup and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event; You release and forever discharge the organizers jointly and severally from any actions, causes of actions, claims, damage, loss including death or injury which may be sustained from participating in this Meetup event and\or result from the negligence of the organizers.
• All attendees are participating at this event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury or loss in whatever form to themselves or their guests.
• By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and release, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim including a lawsuit or other action arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.