Prior abseiling experience is necessary to undertake this course. We recommend an understanding of basic abseiling techniques, knots, etc. Our Abseiling Courses are a great starting point. The greater your understanding of the basics, the more you will get out of this course!
Our Introductory Canyon course starts with a review of skills & experience before proceeding on to our comprehensive training content.
Course content covers:
- Canyon abseil anchors (removing old & building new)
- Retrievable Rope Systems
- Rigging for rescue & efficiency
- Self-belaying methods
- Self rescue techniques
- Belay systems for others
- Dealing with emergencies such as a “stuck” abseiler
- Basic rescue systems
- Rope handling
- Ascending ropes using Improvised Methods
- Improvised Abseiling Methods
- Rescue Abseils
- Lowering and Raising systems
- Hazard identification and avoidance
- Risk management strategies
This course is unrivalled for its efficient delivery of vital canyoning skills. Canyoners both experienced and new will leave this course with a much greater skill set!
What’s included:
- Australia’s most experienced adventure guiding & outdoor training specialists – The Australian School of Mountaineering
- Nationally qualified & highly experienced guides
- All technical equipment
- Delicious & nutritious Lunch (Please inform us of any requirements on your booking info)
- All National Parks’ entrance fees
- 20% off in our partner store, Paddy Pallin Katoomba
