ATS canyoneering 3 day class.
Posted: 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!
They are legit. The other is the ACA .... http://www.meetup.com/canyoneering/ & http://www.meetup.com/ACA-Canyoneering/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!
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.