Note: this is an expedited version of the 2-day CANYON ESSENTIALS
COURSE (ACE-L3) ... all skills will be covered in only 1 long-ish day,
but there will be a maximum of only 4-5 students! The cost of the
COURSE IS $395; $100 collected by Meetup for this event is the
Deposit; the $295 balance will be due the first day of class, or
before. For a full calendar of COURSES ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST, please
visit our website: https://uberadventures.net
[https://uberadventures.net]Uber Adventures Canyon Essentials Course
(ACE-L3) is designed to prepare some for organizing or leading canyons
and others to improve skills and expand the number of tools in their
toolbox; specifically providing the next level of skills training
through technical instruction and experiential practice. While these
tools are a vital component for any active canyoneer, they are
imperative for anyone leading rookies, kids, family or friends into a
canyon. This course provides strategic training for unexpected
technical and group management challenges ... when things don t go
quite as planned!
While this course is designed primarily to meet the needs of
recreational canyoneers, it also provides a bridge between the
Advanced Canyoneering Course (ACE-L2) and the Canyon Rescue Course
(ACE-L4), and forms the training foundation for those planning to seek
ACE certification as a Professional Canyon Guide! (While it is not
required you take ACE-L2-L3-L4 Courses in sequence, it is
recommended.)
SKILLS covered include:
• Group Gear Choices & Distribution, Pack Management
• Strand Isolation and Leapfrogging for speeding things up
• Static Courtesy Rappels to make hard-starts easier
• Dynamic Courtesy Rappels to make super-hard-starts safer and
easier
• Lowering Systems for emergencies and speed
• Pre-Rigged Rappels and Rigging Kids for Rappel
• Static & Dynamic Edge Protection to increase rope life
• Direct Top Belays, Handlines and Sequencing
• Advanced Belay Techniques & Rappel Friction for Long Rappels
• Passing Knots on Ascend and Rappel & Changeovers
• Advanced Lock-Off Methods
• Converting Static Block to Lowering System for assist or rescue
• Isolating In-Field Rope Damage (Core Shot)
• Constructing a Swiss Seat for rescue or gear failure
• Rappelling on a Munter for emergencies
• Advanced Friction Options
PREREQUISITES: Since this course builds upon the skills and techniques
presented in our Technical Canyoneering Course (ACE-L1) AND our
Advanced Canyoneering Course (ACE-L2), we recommend that you ve either
taken both courses or have significant relevant personal experience
before taking this class (please inquire if you re unsure if this is
the correct course for your current skill set).
REQUIRED GEAR: Harness, Helmet, Rappel Device, Figure 8 for Rigging,
Gloves, 5-6 HMS Screwgate Carabiners, 48" Sling or Foot Loop, Personal
Safety Tether/Lanyard, Prusik Loop, Mechanical Ascenders, 25 of
webbing, 20 Cordelette-optional or Canyon Cordelette-optional (and
appropriate shoes and pack).
TUITION: This Canyon Essentials Course (ACE-L3) is only $395 per
individual. A $100 deposit reserves your space in this class. The
deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable but may be put toward
a future course in the same calendar year if 30 days notice are given
cancelling your participation in this course. Feel free to post any
questions on this event or send me a greeting/e-mail through meetup.
Included with tuition is: A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION!!
CURRICULUM BY: Klaus Gerhart - ACE Master Instructor/Certified Guide,
Certified Tactical Rappel Master, Wilderness First Responder, Advanced
Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Technical Rope Rescue Technician, Basic
Mountaineering Instructor, Map & Compass Navigation Instructor and a
Master Educator for Leave No Trace wilderness ethics.
INSTRUCTOR: Todd Kolberg
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