(435) 319-0313

Location:
Zion Area
Season:
Year Round
Difficulty:
Easy- Moderate
Duration:
2 Days

1 Day Basic Canyoneering Course

From: $475.00

*Please call the office to book a trip @ 435-319-0313 as our online calendar is not always indicative of available dates.  Thank You!!

Our 1 Day Basic Canyoneering Course is designed to be a thorough introduction to Canyoneering, as well as a one day refresher for those with prior experience. No prior technical experience needed, but basic climbing or rappelling experience helpful.

The course is a FULL DAY course that run for 6-7 hours.  There will be some light hiking (under 1 hour) so wear comfortable hiking shoes. Your guide will provide you with all the needed gear prior to your course. Just remember to bring plenty of water and some snacks or lunch.

We want to accommodate you, so all our trips are private. As a result, start times can be adjusted around your travel plans and you will never be grouped with others unless requested.

Note: As directed by the Superintendent, paid guiding is not permitted within Zion National Park for any of the guide services. All trips and courses are done outside of the park in beautiful locations. Details will be given when you call to book your course or trip.

This course covers the following topics:

  • Basic Rappelling
  • Rope Stacking/Coiling
  • Necessary Gear/Equipment
  • Trip Planning and Preparation
  • Weather and Flash Flood Planning
  • Leave No Trace practices
  • Anchor Building
  • Basic Knots
  • Belaying & Spotting
  • Basic Ascending

Price Per Person/Per Day:

1 $475
2 $265
3 $230
4 220
5 215
6+ 205

8.05% sales tax added at checkout

*Please call the office to book a trip @ 435-319-0313 as our online calendar is not always indicative of available dates.  Thank You!!

 

 

2 Day Basic Course

MEET UP LOCATION:

Corner of HWY 9 & Kolob Terrace Road, Virgin UT

ITINERARY:

Meet your guide at your specified time and location as stated in the confirmation email. If you do not have any personal equipment, your guide will outfit you with the necessary technical equipment.

On Day 1, your instructor will set a solid foundation with a half day of instruction.  On Day 2, that  foundation will be reviewed and your skills will be further developed as you make your way into the canyons for a full day adventure.

 

Gear Needed/Provided

Gear ZMS can Provide

  • Sticky Rubber Canyon Shoes
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Locking Carabiner
  • Prusik Loops
  • Belay/Rappel Device
  • Static Canyon Rope
  • Backpack

Gear You Provide

  • Notebook and pen
  • Food and snacks
  • Water: 2-3 L
  • Appropriate Clothing for the Season
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen

Here is a short Canyoneering video that was shoot during our Short Day, Full Day, and Multi-Day Courses.

Springdale, UT Getting Here

Springdale, UT is located in the heart of Zion Canyon. ZMS is located in the heart of Springdale, UT.

  • 2.5 Hours to Vegas (We are an hour ahead of Vegas)
  • 4.5 Hours from Salt Lake City
  • 45 minutes from Saint George, UT

FLIGHTS

Best option is to fly into Vegas, NV,  and either drive or hire a shuttle to drop you off in Springdale, UT.

TOWN & PARK SHUTTLE SYSTEM

Both the town of Springdale and Zion National Park offer free propane powered shuttle systems that can drop you off in town or at any spot in the main canyon.

Waivers & Cancellation

Cost Includes

  • AMGA Certified and/or highly accomplished rock and alpine climber guides with over 10 years of experience
  • Technical Equipment

Not Included

  • Food & Water
  • Guide Gratuity

Booking

Advanced registration is required to secure your private guide. We have a limited amount of guides and book up regularly.

Feel free to call our office to book your trip at 435-319-0313.

Please leave a text or voice message if we are unable to take your call and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Please leave the following information: Name, Type of trip, Dates, #of people in your group, Phone #

Please note that the online calendar is not always indicative of actual availability. If you tried to book online, our website will ask that you call our office to confirm if the date is available.

Medical and Liability Waiver

All participants must read and fill out our Online Medical Waiver & Liability Waiver HERE

Cancellation Policy:

Unless arrangements are made, payments are due in full at the time you book your trip. Zion Mountain School does everything in their power to ensure trips run as planned.

If for any reason Zion Mountain School cannot run a trip as scheduled, we will offer a full refund or reschedule your planned event.
If you need to cancel your trip more than 30 days out, Zion Mountain School offers a full refund minus a 10% administrative fee.

Once within the 30 day window, but more than 48 hours before the trip, Zion Mountain School will refund 75% of the trip cost. The remaining 25% can be used as credit for future trips with ZMS. This credit is valid for two years.

Non-emergency cancellations less than 48 hours of your trip, are non-refundable.