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GUIDES and TRAINING
So, you think you need professional help? You're in luck. Whether seeking an amazing day with the family, or training to improve your skills, professional canyoneering guides are available to provide exactly what you are looking for, both here in Utah, and elsewhere in the US and the world.
Guides
Want to go do some good canyons, but not deal with all that stuff? Want to get a taste of the sport, and see if it is for you? Want to make the most of your valuable vacation time? Taking the family or a cadre of incompetent friends on a trip, and you want them all to come back happy? Hire a guide. These folks really know what they are doing, can take you to some really cool places, and generally provide all the gear.
Hike Maui
Kahului, Hawaii
866-324-MAUI |
Dave Black
There are some amazing canyons and waterfalls on Maui. Let Dave and crew be your guide to these amazing, and amazingly wet, adventures. Big water, big drops. |
Bungee Mexico
Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
(81) 8376-7623
info@bungee.com.mx |
Jesus Guerrero (Chuy)
Chuy has the tough job of guiding some of the most beautiful canyons in the world. They are also some of the funnest! Matacanes and Chipitin are among my favorites. An amazingly good time. call or email for more info. |
Desert Highlights
Moab, Utah
800-747-1342 or 435-259-4433 |
Matt Moore
Matt and his crew guide canyons in Arches National Park and several areas around Moab, with an emphasis on zero-impact desert travel. Excellent for families. (Also guides rock climbing). ACA Accredited. |
Zion Adventure Company
Springdale, Utah
435-772-1001 |
Jonathon Zambella
Jonathon and his crew (including me!) offer guided canyoneering and training in canyons adjacent to Zion National Park. Hardcore or family fun, ZAC can build a day of adventure to suit your taste. Gear is available for rent or purchase. |
Zion Rock and Mountain Guides
Springdale, Utah
435-772-3303 |
Dean Woods
Dean and Travis offer guided rock climbing and canyoneering just outside Zion National Park. Call and arrange an adventure that suits your skills and desires. They carry a full selection of climbing and canyoneering gear in their shop. Canyoneering gear is available for rent or purchase. |
Escalante Excursions
Escalante, Utah
800-839-7567 |
Rick Green
Rick knows the Escalante like the back of his hand, and can show you all the good stuff. Rick is one of the best at introducing individuals and families to their first technical canyon. If technical canyons are not part of your program, Rick can arrange support for your Escalante trip, or shuttle you to where you need to go. Ice cream and gear available at the Trailhead Cafe in Escalante, on Main Street. |
North Wash Outfitters
Bluff, Utah
435-672-2441 |
Jared Hillhouse
Jared and crew guide canyons in North Wash near Hanksville and in the Cedar Mesa area of Utah near Bluff and Blanding. There are great canyons down there and they'll show 'em to you. |
Training
How do you improve your canyoneering skills? Taking a training course is a good start. Canyoneering with a variety of people is good too. Taking a training class will do both for you - direct training on specific skills is the obvious benefit, but you can also hook up with your classmates for future adventures.
People new to the sport should read my Getting Started on Technical Canyoneering page.
Zion Adventure Company
Springdale, Utah
435-772-0990 |
Jonathon Zambella, Nick Wilkes, Dave Buckingham, Scott Williams, Caleb Padgett, Tom Jones
Zion Adventures offers one-, two-, and three-day training seminars to bring you up to speed on all aspects of canyon descent. Courses take place in the canyons close to Springdale, Utah and Zion National Park, and are customized to the learning pace and starting level of class participants. Call to arrange your class. |
Zion Rock and Mountain Guides
Springdale, Utah
435-772-3303 |
Dean Woods
Zion Rock and Canyon Guides offers one to three day curriculum-based courses that will give you the knowledge and experience necessary to travel safely in the vertical realm of canyoneering. Courses take place in the canyons near Springdale, Utah, and Zion National Park. Call or Click to sign up for a course.
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North Wash Outfitters
Bluff, Utah
435-672-2441 |
Jared Hillhouse
Jared teaches canyoneering seminars based on the ACA Curriculum. Call or click for latest details. |
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