INTRO TO CANYONING

A two day canyoning training course in the Blue Mountains, introducing fundamental canyon skills and techniques.

  • roam adventures canyoning training course
  • roam intro to canyoning training course
  • roam adventures canyoning training course
  • roam adventures canyoning training course

This canyoning training course is designed for people who want to learn the fundamental skills of canyoning, in a small group with direct coaching from an expert instructor. If you are looking to canyon for fun, join a club, or pursue your own adventures this is the course to set you up for success.

We will cover equipment selection, anchor assessment, self-management, belay types, self-rescue and much more.

Day one begins in Katoomba, at a cliff environment. We will introduce the equipment needed for canyoning, rope selection, knot tying and rope craft. By days one’s end you will understand the fundamentals of establishing foundational rope systems for canyoning and how to do it safely.

Day two will be conducted in a carefully selected canyon, determined by the group’s skill level. We will put into practice the abseiling and canyoning skills learned on day one. These also include planning and packing for a canyon, using a retrievable rope system, group safety, and emergency response.

Previous experience: previous abseiling experience in a recreational setting is recommended, but not required.

GRADE: Beginner
FITNESS: Easy hiking
DURATION: 2 Day
CLIENT GUIDE RATIO: 1:4
MEETING TIME: 08:00 am
MEETING LOCATION: Day 1: Narrow Neck Lookout Day 2: Determined by group skill level.
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:

  • Expert guides

  • All technical equipment

  • Gourmet lunch and snacks

  • National Parks fees

INTRO TO CANYONING DAY 1:

  • Introduction, preparation and gear selection

  • Establish ropes for abseiling, anchors natural and artificial

  • Abseil with canyoning descenders (tubular, figure 8, assisted breaking device)

  • Various belay methods (self, bottom, top)

  • Vertical mobility: device lock off, basic ascending techniques

INTRO TO CANYONING DAY 2:

  • Training in a canyon

  • Complete a canyon under supervision

  • Emergency response and group management

  • Conclusion and debrief


Free cancellations up to 14 days prior to commencement.

Please read our terms and conditions prior to booking.

.



 

Private Guided bookings are available for times outside of currently available dates.