Introduction to Swiftwater Canyoneering Course

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𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬.

Tuition for the course:
$799 per person excluding tax.

Register at: https://getinthewild.com/adventure/introduction-to-swiftwater-canyoneering/

Course Description:
Our Introduction to Swiftwater Canyoneering Course is the premier introductory course designed specifically for swiftwater canyons in the Pacific Northwest. Get In The Wild has been teaching wilderness education courses in the Pacific Northwest for the past 25 years and was the first commercial guide service to offer canyoneering-specific courses and guided experiences at this world class destination.

Canyons with running water, waterfalls and hydraulics pose unique risks that dry canyons (Class A) and standing-water canyons (Class B) do not. This course will provide you with a comprehensive set of skills, knowledge and techniques designed exclusively for Class C, swiftwater canyon systems. All skills will be taught and practiced in a swiftwater canyon environment.

Note: This is not a desert canyoneering course tweaked for whitewater, or a river swiftwater course. This course was designed and tailored exclusively for Pacific Northwest canyons.

# Prerequisites

This course is designed specifically for beginner canyoneers and those with existing Class A and B experience who wish to learn swiftwater-specific skills and techniques.

This course does not teach you how to swim. You must be a good swimmer to take this course.

# Specific skills you will learn Include:

• Anchors, Belays & Rappel Techniques
• Hydrology & Hydraulics: Flow Rate & Velocity, Siphons/Sieves, Holes, Rapids, Laminars, Eddies and Entrapments
• Jumping, Sliding & Tobogganing
• Ropework: Knots, Hitches, Guided Rappel, Tyrollean Traverse, Floating Anchors
• Swiftwater Specific Gear and Equipment
• Trip Planning Techniques
• Navigation and Route Finding
• Personal and Group Safety
• Hypothermia, Submersion
• Hazard Recognition and Avoidance
• Group Problem Solving
• Self-Rescue Techniques
• Rules, Ethics, Style, Communication and Courtesy

# Tuition for the course

$799 per person.

# Duration

4-Day Course

# Location

North Cascade Mountains/Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest

RSVP’s
To register, please add yourself to the Waitlist and submit payment through the following link: https://fareharbor.com/getinthewild/items/99391/

Once your payment is received, you will be placed on the RSVP “Yes” list.

Note: RSVP’s will be added on a first come, first serve basis once payment is received. Once payment is received, we will forward additional information, (suggested gear, registration form, etc.) to you.

Note: This course will be taught from a central canyoneering basecamp in the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest that is accessible by vehicle.

Whats included: Cost includes instruction, course handouts, and all team canyoneering equipment, i.e. ropes, webbing, and rigging. Recommended gear that you should bring includes harness, helmet, rappel device, several locking carabiners, and appropriate footwear and clothing. If you do not have your own gear let us know and we can provide rental helmets, harnesses and hardware for you to use.

What's not included: Cost for the course does not include lodging, meals, transportation, personal equipment, and gratuities (tips) for instructors and guides.

Please contact Christopher at christopher@getinthewild.com with any questions.