Canyoneering Training

Canyoneering Training

Canyoneering Training

First and foremost, if your going to start canyoneering, GET TRAINING! Sure, everyone you know does canyons, and THEY most likely don't have training. So why bother? 

Canyoneering is an easy sport, as long as things go well on easy terrain. Shirt or hair get caught in a device 1/2 way down an overhanging rappel? Anchor washed out, and there is nothing to build a new one with? Rope doesn't reach? What was supposed to be a pool is now a keeper pothole? The usual person that sets up the rappel forgets which knot to use or how it should be rigged? 

There is a lot of room for error in canyoneering, and many mistakes may have fatal consequences. It is well worth your investment up front to get properly trained. A few high quality training companies include: 
 

American Canyoneering Academy
Originally the American Canyoneering Association, and one of the largest training organizations, Rich and his group offer excellent instruction on all aspects of canyoneering.

 

North Wash Outfitters
A single place to shop for most any canyoneering related gear and training you will need in Southeast Utah. Many people I have canyoneered with have taken their training with nothing but high marks.

 

 
Uber Adventures
Based in California, Uber Adventures is known for high quality training, with many different course options available. Highly recommended by all that I know that have taken their courses.

 

Zion Adventure Company
The premiere training program in Springdale, Zion Adventure Company offers highly recommended training and guided trips around the Zion area. Having known several of the guides as friends, I can say they are a very high quality organization.