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Event Name Canyoneering Scool Class 1
Event Description
Overview: 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. . .

Who: Perfect for beginners without any rope or harness experience, or for those that have been through a few canyon routes but without proper training. This full-day technical canyon descent focuses on general evaluations and experience covering the following:

•(TERM) Time, Energy and Risk Management
•General equipment review
•Canyon ratings review
•Instructional hiking and orientation lesson
•Communication requirements review with practical application
•Technical safety and rappelling equipment review and application
•Instructional rappelling lessons
•Rappeller back up systems
•Rope pull and recovery techniques
•Canyon egress tactics
•Environmental impact and evaluation review

Post Course Homework: Learn the knots & hitches -- the figure “8” family, clove hitch, water knot, double overhand fisherman and the girth hitch.

Qualifications:
This is a strenuous course! You must have the ability to walk/hike distances up to 6 miles on uneven surfaces, dirt trails, and canyon beds. You must be able to lift objects while wearing a backpack weighing up to 35 pounds. You may be required to swim, wade, and/or tread water over short distances. There may be moments where you will be completely submerged by water both on and off rappel. Due to the nature of the sport, there is a high level of personal and group commitment involved with the day. There will be exposure to cold water, heights, and strenuos hiking scenarios sometimes in and around brushy areas. The course is suggested for persons with a body weight of up to 260 pounds, and a waist size up to 38 inches.

Payment link: - click here to payonline. After 08 August the price goes up to $155. If you are interested, sign up now.

Refunds: If you need a refund before 08 Aug, we can accommodate you right away. After the 9th, you will need to find your own replacement. They will pay you.
Event Date/Time 21 August 2010 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Host ATS/Chris Ashford
Location Mount Baldy CA
Event Type Canyoneering
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