(435) 319-0313

Location:
Zion Area
Season:
Year Round
Difficulty:
Easy- Strenuous
Duration:
2 days

2 Day Canyoneering Course

From: $770.00

*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 Two Day canyoneering course covers the same material as our One Day course but affords people two days of instruction and supervision with a guide as you lead and navigate multiple technical canyons. On the second day of this course, you will move through a canyon while implementing the knowledge and skills acquired from the first day. A great option for those seeking more instruction and experience on any level. Each separate day is approximately 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. Just remember to bring plenty of water and some snacks or lunch.

This course is intended for, both, beginners who want to get into entry level technical canyons in Zion National Park such as Keyhole, Subway, and/or Orderville canyons, or those with a climbing background looking to do intermediate canyons such as Pine Creek, Mystery, Spry, or Behunin canyons. 

Note: This is not an overnight course.

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

NOTE: The curriculum is adjusted according to the level of the clients.

Price Per Person/Per Day for the 2 Day Course:

1 $400
2+ $225

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!!

 

Meet Up & Itinerary

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 your confirmation email. If you do not have any personal equipment, your guide will outfit you with the necessary technical equipment.

Each day you will be descending a different canyon in order to learn and practice the requisite course material. Day 1 is geared toward more teaching and learning necessary skills and techniques. The following Day will be geared to applying this knowledge in a larger canyon.

 

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. This enables you to travel to the area without need of renting a car.

Waivers & Cancellation

Costs, Booking, 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
  • Check the “Gear” Tab

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.

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