3-Day Hybrid Advanced Canyoneering Course (ACE L1 and L2) Moab, UT – LADIES ONLY!!!
May 19 - May 21
$495
LADIES ONLY – Hybrid Advanced Canyoneering Course (ACE L1 and L2) Moab, UT 
This 3-Day Combined Canyoneering Course (ACE L1 and L2) is NOT a beginner class. You must have a base set of canyoneering skills and your own gear to register for this class. This class is designed to review and catch any gaps that might exist in the Technical Canyoneering Course (ACE L1) materials as well as provide students with the Advanced Canyoneering (ACE L2) tools needed to jump to the next level of technical skill and become competent and safe canyoneers in ALL classes of canyons. It also touches on techniques and skills for the Canyon Leader (ACE L3) and Canyon Rescue (ACE L4) classes. The practical experience that you gain during this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to tackle advanced canyon obstacles and many unexpected situations. This extremely popular curriculum has set the standard by which all other courses and curriculums may be judged. This course was designed primarily to meet the needs of recreational canyoneers but also forms the training foundation for those planning to seek certification as a Professional Canyon Guide (ACE L5).
In addition to the Friday-Saturday-Sunday class, there will be an opportunity to descend a canyon together on the Monday after class. This is not a guided trip. The instructor will be along to support you as you descend the canyon.
Prerequisite: You must have basic canyoneering training and personal experience to be admitted to this class. If you are unsure about your qualifications, call us.
The ACE L1 topics and skills to be reviewed will include:
- Knots, Bends and Hitches
- Canyon Rating System
- Rules, Ethics, Style, Communication and Courtesy
- Specific Gear Choices, Requirements, Use and Care
- Belays, Lowering and Handlines
- Natural, Artificial, Transient & Human Anchors
- Static and Contingency Riggings
- Rope Deployment, Coiling, Bagging and Etiquette
- Rappelling Techniques & On-Rope Skills
(Adding Friction Pre-rappel, Mid-rappel, Locking Off, etc.) - Specialized Rappelling Techniques
(Hard Starts, Soft Starts, Free-Hanging, Over-Hanging, etc.) - Basic Climbing & Down Climbing Skills
(Bridging, Stemming, Partner Assists, Partner Captures, etc.) - Safety Checking and Basic Self-Rescue
- And, within each of these broad subjects are a myriad of skills and tools.
The ACE L2 topics covered will include:
- Advanced Knots & Hitches
- Retrievable/Releasable Anchor Systems
- Transient Anchors
- Artificial Anchors Installation & Inspection
- Multi-Pitch Rappels
- Simul Rappels
- Advanced Rope Work for Traverses
- Guided Rappels & Tensioning Systems
- Deviations/Re-Directs
- 3 Ascending Methods & Transitioning on top of Ascend
- Converting from Ascend to Rappel
- Pothole Escape Techniques
- Basics of Mechanical Advantage
Basic personal gear is required for this course: Harness, Helmet, Rappel Device, Safety Tether, Multiple Locking HMS Carabiners, 48″ sling/runner/footloop, prusik loop, and possibly any mechanical ascenders you would like to learn how to use (2X Wild Country Ropeman II’s or Basic & MicroTraxion combo recommended – bring ’em.) We will provide Ropeman II’s for training/practice!
Tuition for this 3-Day Advanced Canyoneering Course (ACE-L2) is $495 per individual. (The course fee is non-refundable but may be put toward a future class during the same year if 7-day notice is given cancelling your participation in this course.) Please read more course/company policies here.
Included with tuition is all instruction and all group Canyoneering equipment, i.e.: ropes, webbing, rope bags, rapides, rigging, etc. … and a Certificate of Completion!!
Warning: The activities in this course have been found to be addictive. Only those people prepared for ultimate adventure and nonstop fun need attend!
Instructor: Jasmine King