Canyoneering kicks up in earnest this weekend. Our first event, designed to get the newbie started is a guided event up in the Baldy area. After attending an event like this, most attendees are ready to go on one of SCOA's free canyoneering events usually located in the San Gabes.

On the 21st we have a second in the series. This is a full blow class with ATS. Travis really wants to work with us and gave us a killer discount! Attendees will walk away with knots, anchors and climbing techniques to make them comfortable on almost any rock in the San Gabes and beyond.

Little Santa Anita Canyon is where I cut my canyoneering teeth. I slipped a bunch of times. Asked way more questions than any noob should aks but I had a blast. This canyon is perfect. Not too long not too short. Christian is hooking us up with his time and a rope. If you attend any of the guided or class events you will have priority to attend this event. Keep in mind ATS normally charges about $200+ for a day in Little Santa Anita. Bring your helmet, harness, belay device and some good spirit and you go for free.

Stephen, Christian and Travis at ATS have worked their @sses off to hook up SCOA and yet we have only a handful of sign ups. We had some beginner classes last month during the week and at least 15 of you asked for a weekend course. We answered your requests but haven't seen the sign ups. I am asking for some feedback. Do you need more info? Is pricing an issue? So far as I can tell, no other outdoor adventure group has made an effort to offer such a comprehensive canyoneering offer - yet few of you have signed up. Thoughts? feedback@scoaoutdoors.net

While summer is starting to turn down, there is still plenty of time to get on it and have some fun. Don't wait though - don't wait. These good deals take time to put together. Once they are gone that is it. Off Rope Team SCOA

Event - 01 Aug 2010

Canyoneering Scool Class 1

This class is intended to provide a 'buck' beginner the basics to successfully safely canyoneer with canyoneering guides or experienced canyoneering persons who know how to set ropes. In most cases, at the completion attendees will have the skills and confidence to join SCOA on local canyoneering events. You know all the events with all the great pictures and video. . .

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Event - 01 Aug 2010

Canyoneering for Beginners

Imagine hiking up a mountain trail that parallels a deep canyon, where down below you hear water flowing over the rocky canyon bottom. You reach a point where the trail crosses the stream. After dressing for the descent, you begin following the watercourse down canyon, dealing with obstacles as they come. Ropes, harnesses and specialized training become the method of travel as you rappel off waterfalls. You may swim, wade or downclimb as you hike. . .

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