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Knots, Hitches, & Bends:
Learn to construct and analyze the purpose & application of each knot in various scenarios.
Etrier/ladder, Bowline with Yosemite finish, Stone knot, EDK.
Marginal & Retrievable Anchors:
Learn to construct & analyze marginal and retrievable anchors. Learn how to evaluate the strength & effectiveness of constructed anchors. Demonstrate proper rappelling techniques, explain the importance of sequencing.
Marginal Anchors:
Knot anchor, Rock Chock.
Retrievable anchors:
Sand Trap, Toggle Device, Wanchor, CEM, and or Macrame.
Pothole Escapes Techniques:
Learn various pothole techniques: Pot Shots throws,Pot Shot Carins, hooks, Pack Carins, Partner Assists
Rescue Technique: Convert to Lower:
Toss n’ Go, Carabiner Block, and Toggle Devices.
Recue Technique: Pick Off
Learn how to perform a Pick-Off technique from the top and Perform the Pick-Off technique from the bottom
Emergency Response Protocol :
Learn how to analyze & utilize rescue emergency protocol for canyoning incidents.
Construct Haul System:
Construct, demonstrate and explain application of haul systems for emergency hauling subject back to the top of the rappel.
Mechanical Advantage Systems:
Learn to construct and explain the concept of mechanical advantage systems & its impact on anchor forces. Know and calculate mechanical advantage ratios for various rigging configurations.
3:1, 5:1, 9:1
2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 10:1
Canyon Leadership:
Safety briefing, Safety gates & zones, group management, move team expeditiously, rappelling 101, coaching and teaching
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Adams Canyon Trailhead, Adams Canyon Trailhead, Layton, United States
USD 89.00
