Seattle MAC - Canyoneering Skills Workshop - Mountaineers Seattle Program Center

CANCELED

Prerequisites

• Must be a Junior or Senior (or have demonstrated a high level of leadership) in at least your 2nd year in MAC (no exceptions)
• Must have demonstrated a high level of technical competence. Examples:
  • Ability to proficiently teach belay escape & crevasse rescue 
  • Ability to teach lead climbing & understanding of lead climbing concepts
  • Ability to build trad anchors proficiently
• Must be able to swim 25 yards without buoyancy
• Current Wilderness First Aid Certificate

topics: Overview of Canyoning

• Terrain and environment
• Canyon grades
• Trip Planning considerations
• Communication & Teamwork
• Roles/responsibilities
• Personal Gear
• Packs & rope bags
• Kegs & group gear
• Jumping & Sliding