Training - Canyoneering - Fall Clinic - Red Ledges Picnic Area, Spanish Fk Cyn 9/14/24

Sample Itinerary:

10:30 am - 1:30 pm - Recertification

3:00 - 7:00 pm - First Time Certification

Directions: Red Ledges Picnic Area, Spanish Fork Canyon

Activity: Canyoneering Clinic - Learn how to canyoneer! Our awesome trip leaders will teach you the Core Skills from the American Canyoneering Association, including Logics and Safety, Leave No Trace, Rope and Equipment Care, Basic Knots, Intro to Anchors and Rigging, Signals/Communication, Climbing/Spotting/Hand Lines, Rappelling/Belaying/Self-Rescue skills.

Recertification:

Station 1 - Rappelling - adding friction/locking off, sit start, rappelling with backpack on back and hanging, using VT prussik, stemming/chimneying/bridging, partner assist/partner capture

Station 2 - Knots - Fishermans, figure 8 on a bite, figure 8 follow through, munter, clove hitch, water knot, girth hitch, prussik, VT prussik

Station 3 - Lecture/Info pass off - (read ACA booklet before and be able to describe): canyon ratings, accidents, weather, flash floods, SOS on Beacon, leave no trace, hand signals

Certification:

Station 1 - Rappelling - adding friction/locking off, sit start, rappelling with backpack on back and hanging, using VT prussik, stemming/chimneying/bridging, partner assist/partner capture

Station 2 - Knots - Fishermans, figure 8 on a bite, figure 8 follow through, munter, clove hitch, water knot, girth hitch, prussik, VT prussik

Station 3 - Lecture/Info pass off - (read ACA booklet before and be able to describe): canyon ratings, accidents, weather, flash floods, SOS on Beacon, leave no trace, hand signals

Gear: harness (can rent), helmet (can rent), canyoneering rappel device and locking carabiner (if you have them), 1 L water, snacks, leather gloves

Rentals (on your own):

Harness: $5/day (BYU Outdoors Unltd)

Helmet: $4/day (BYU Outdoors Unltd); $4/day (UVU Outdoor Adventure Center)