The course has both theoretical and practical components. Participants will learn basic safety techniques and to identify different features of the canyons and will discover a great deal about the sport of canyoning whilst enjoying a wealth of sensations as they encounter: jumps, slides, abseils of varying heights, crystal clear pools, boulder chaos and river currents.

It is important to stress that on completion of the course participants will not have reached a sufficient level of autonomy to be able to descend all types of canyon. More specialized courses and most importantly a good deal of experience are necessary before taking on certain descents.

• To recognize the risks involved in canyoning and develop a safe approach to the sport.
  
• Awareness of and respect for the environment.
  
• Familiarity with and correct use of canyoning equipment.
  
• Progression techniques in canyoning. Adapting progression techniques to the conditions in the canyon.
  
• Knowledge and practice of basic safety techniques.
  
• Identifying factors to consider when planning a canyon descent.

• General introduction.
  
• Environmental concerns.
  
• Canyoning equipment.
  
• Progression techniques.
  
• Basic rope work.
  
• Basic safety techniques.
  
• Interpreting canyoning maps.
  
• Logistics of canyoning trips.

• DAY 1

  The Basender Canyon
  

• Time: 12:00h (the morning is left free for travel to the course).
  
• Contents:
  
• Basic equipment.
  
• Abseiling with single and double ropes using a figure eight belaying device, classic style, quick style, abseiling with a Munter Hitch etc.
  
• Basic safety techniques.
• Basic rope management and installation.
  
• Rope management, practical considerations in specific cases.
  
• Progression techniques in dry canyons: walking, scrambling, abseiling.
  
• Basic personal safety techniques (using a lanyard).
  
• How to read canyoning maps.
  
• Basic knots including the Klemheist and Autoblock knots.
   

 

• DAY 3

Aquatic Canyon including abseil (to be decided)


• Time: 09:00h,
• Contents:
• Progression techniques in aquatic canyons including abseils. Abseiling waterfalls, constructing temporary handrails, jumping techniques, vertical water slide techniques etc.
  
• Other rope work techniques for aquatic canyons.
  
• Progression along safety cables.
  
• Natural anchors.
  
• Group dynamics in aquatic canyons with abseils.
  
• Revision and evaluation of the course.

 

 

• No previous experience is needed.  A level of general fitness which will allow participants to spend a full day walking in the mountains will be sufficient.
  
• It is important to be able to swim or at least be unafraid of water.
  
• The course includes abseiling, therefore it is important not to suffer excessively from vertigo. You at least need to be comfortable near the edge of a 15m drop.

Prices include:

• 2 days canyoning in the Sierra de Guara.
  
• 1 nights bed and breakfast in the trekking hostel. (choice of accommodation).
  
• 1 picnic lunches during the canyoning activities.
  
• Use of all the necessary equipment for the theoretical classes and the canyoning (not including neoprene gloves).
  
• Accident and health insurance.

OPTIONAL:

• Bed and breakfast (if you arrive the evening before the course starts): 21,5 euros.
  
• Evening meal: 13,5 euros
  
• Picnic for day 1: 6,5 euros.
  

PRICES

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In the case of a group of 3: