Advanced Canyoneering
ACE L2
St. George, Utah
Advanced Canyoneering Course
Advanced Canyoneering is designed to take you beyond the basics and prepare you for the unique challenges of advanced canyons. Escape potholes, safely navigate multi-pitch rappels, ascend ropes, and much more. By the end of this course you will possess all the fundamental skills necessary to tackle more difficult and technical canyons. This course also lays the foundation for the Canyon Leader and Canyon Rescue courses.
Topics Covered
• Advanced Knots and Hitches
• Advanced Anchor Systems
• Traverse and Hand Lines
• Multi Pitch Rappels
• Guided Rappels
• Re-Directs and Deviations
• Ascending Methods and Transitions
• Converting from Rappelling to Ascending
• Pothole Escape Techniques
• Basic Mechanical Advantage
• Group Dynamics
Prerequisite Skills:
Build and inspect natural and artificial anchors, set and adjust friction on rappel, hands free lock off, personal tether use, soft starts, static blocks, contingency blocks, meat anchors, fireman belay.
These skills and more are taught inTechnical Canyoneering (ACE-L1)
Meet Your Instructor: T.J. Cottam
With over 22 years of canyoneering experience, T.J. is a seasoned expert in the field, dedicated to sharing the thrill of exploring nature's most breathtaking canyons. As an ACE L1-L4 Certified Instructor and ACE L5 Certified Guide, he combines extensive knowledge with a passion for safety and education.
In addition to his ACE credentials, T.J. has completed V7 Academy Level 1 and 2 training, enhancing his skills in advanced canyoneering techniques and rescue scenarios. Whether instructing novices or experienced adventurers, T.J. is committed to fostering a fun, challenging, and safe environment for all participants.
Join T.J. to experience the exhilarating beauty of canyoneering while learning from one of the best in the business!
What our Students are Saying
"I took an ACE course through Adventure Plus and it was awesome! Covered canyoneering from so many different aspects. Most importantly of all was safety and having fun. Met some great people and TJ was an awesome instructor who always had great advice and cool stories. Of course I took advantage of the discount they offered for students to grab a Critr and some other things."
- Sam L.
"Took a canyoneering class from TJ and really enjoyed it! It was a great variety of in-class and hands on learning. TJ is very knowledgeable and has lot of experience. He did well at teaching concepts and made the class very fun!"
- Whitney D.
Course Includes
- 2 Days Outdoor Hands On Training
- Certificate of Completion
- Discount to Purchase Your Own Gear!