Description

Keeper Potholes—just the thought of these awe-inspiring and intimidating obstacles creates excitement and trepidation in the most seasoned of canyoneers. Learning the essential tools and techniques to escape these deep, dark and intimidating obstacles is a requisite for all who venture into wild and remote canyons. Completion of this course will provide you with the fundamental skills and experience you need to escape keepers safely, confidently and efficiently.

Prerequisites:

You must have previous technical canyoneering experience and be a confident swimmer to participate in this course.

Specific skills you will learn include:

• Getting Last Person at Risk (LAMAR) In - Pack Drag - Partner Capture - Sand Trap Taco - Sand Trap Tostada - Water Trap - Wanchor - Pot Shot Tower - Jumping Analysis: Depth and Floor
• Getting First person Out - Beached Whale Solo - Pack Toss Solo - Partner Assist Standing - Aquaman-Partner Assist Deep Water - Pot Shots Multiple Lines - Pot Shots Single Line - Foot Loop and 1 Rope Grab - Two Rope Grabs

Tuition for the course

$479 per person.

Duration

2-Day Course

Location

San Rafael Swell, Utah

Note: This course will be taught from a central canyoneering basecamp that is accessible by vehicle. Cost includes instruction, course handouts, and all team canyoneering equipment, i.e. ropes, webbing, and rigging. Recommended gear that you should bring includes harness, helmet, rappel device, wetsuit, several locking carabineers, ascending system and appropriate footwear and clothing. Cost for the course does not include lodging, meals, transportation, personal equipment, and gratuities (tips) for instructors and guides.