Canyon Leadership
ACE L3
St. George, Utah
Canyon Leadership Course
Take the lead on your next adventure. The Canyon Leadership course teaches the skills necessary to safely lead others in a canyoneering environment. Gain the confidence to take friends, family, kids, or anyone less experienced on your next canyoneering trip. Learn to manage the unique challenges that come with leading a group.

Topics Covered
• Group Gear Selection and Management
• Efficiently Moving with Larger Groups
• Static and Dymanic Courtesy Rappels
• Lowering Systems
• Canyoneering with Kids
• Protecting Ropes from Damage
• Top Belays and Hand Lines
• Rappelling and Ascending Past Knots
• Static Block Conversions
• Managing Rope Damage
• Dealing with Lost Gear

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) and Advanced Canyoneering (ACE-L2)


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
"TJ is a fantastic instructor. He was able to determine my level of prior experience and adjust the class according. This class was super informative. TJ is patient and very clear with his instruction. The equipment used was top notch. Our group had a great time hearing all of the experiences that TJ has had over the years! Seriously so much fun! Sign up, it’s well worth every penny!"
- Micah Y.
"TJ did an amazing job and taught a great course. I feel much more comfortable with canyoneering after this course. I would highly recommend his course and store. "
- Brayden M.

Course Includes
- 2 Days Outdoor Hands On Training
- Certificate of Completion
- Discount to Purchase Your Own Gear!