SINGLE ROPE TECHNIQUE (SRT) CANYONING COURSE
A comprehensive four-day canyoning training course. Providing instruction in canyoning skills based on single rope techniques, efficient movement and rescues.
This canyoning training course is designed for canyoners who want to learn single rope techniques, rescue skills and group planning specific for canyoning. Previous canyoning experience is required.
GRADE: Intermediate
FITNESS: Moderate hiking, easy swimming
DURATION: 4 Days
CLIENT GUIDE RATIO: 1:4, 2:8
MEETING TIME: 08:00 each day
MEETING LOCATION: Day 1: Mount York, Day 2: Mt Wilson RFS, Day 3: Contingent Day 4: Contingent
EXPECTATIONS: Training activities are mentally demanding. Please contact us prior to making a booking if you are not certain that this is the correct level of training you.
INCLUSIONS:
Seventhwave lightweight, titanium and fleece wetsuit
Canyon Leader Harness with cow’s tails, Edelrid Hannibal descender, Petzl Croll/Basic/Footloop, Figure 8 kit, 4 DMM Shadow carabiners, Grivel Vlad, 120cm dyneema sling/carabiners, rescue prusik's
Rodcle Canyoning packs
Rodcle rope bags
Probe wetsuit booties
Choice of gourmet deli sandwich
Blue Dinosaur Bar whole food snack bar
DAY 1: CLIFF BASED SKILLS SESSION
Introduction, preparation and canyon gear selection
Rigging ropes for canyoning, using rope bag
Abseil with canyon descenders using various belay methods
Vertical mobility: device lock off, efficient ascending techniques
VT Prussiks, ties and uses
DAY 2: CANYONING DAY
Planning a canyoning trip
Communication in a canyon
Canyoning applied skills
Single Rope Techniques and releasable rescue contingencies (MMO, Figure 8 Block EMO, traverse lines)
Debrief
Day 3: RESCUE TRAINING / CANYONING DAY
Self-rescue, partner rescue
Hauling and lowers
Group management, emergency response
DAY 4: CANYONING DAT
Bigger canyon, self led under supervision
Debrief
Free cancellations up to 14 days prior to course commencement.
Please read our terms and conditions prior to booking.
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