ATS canyoneering 3 day class.

FiveCharlie · Post by **FiveCharlie** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:02 pm

How is the ATS course? I want to get into canyoneering and was thinking about doing the three day program.. Tips? Suggestions? Thanks!

AW~ · Post by **AW~** » Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:37 pm

FiveCharlie wrote: ↑How is the ATS course? I want to get into canyoneering and was thinking about doing the three day program.. Tips? Suggestions? Thanks!

They are legit. The other is the ACA .... http://www.meetup.com/canyoneering/ & http://www.meetup.com/ACA-Canyoneering/

Either or is going to lift you into the canyoneering community, where getting a 100% agreement on anything is quite the task. Gotta start somewhere on the schematics of approach, drop-in, possible rappels(rigging and descent/ascent of rappels), other hazards, exit.

I suggest trying out different routes to see where you fit in and then buy most of the gear after that. In a large group you can get by most of the time with the minimal gear requirements....or the group leader will state additional requirements.

Tip- save up money

Its an expensive sport because canyoneers get attracted to lofty destinations like Yosemite,Zion,etc....and not to mention the gear.

FiveCharlie · Post by **FiveCharlie** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:11 pm

Sounds good! It seems that expensive hobbies are the only ones i'm interested in for some reason.. Thanks!