Multi-day canyoning course starting from Cresciano
Highlights
- Discover fundamental canyoning techniques and knowledge
- Practice equipment basics, rope handling, and knot tying in real scenarios
- Plan trips considering weather, water conditions, and terrain features
- Assess canyon situations with an eye on hazards and landscape
- Identify whitewater dangers as well as risks involved in jumps and slides
- Apply theoretical knowledge directly in various gorges
Description
This canyoning course starting from Cresciano is aimed at everyone who wants to dive deeper into the sport of canyoning. You'll gain comprehensive basic knowledge and learn how to find and properly interpret important information.
The course combines theoretical content with practical exercises in various gorges. Topics include equipment knowledge, rope techniques, knot tying, belay station setup, rappelling techniques, and releasable systems. Planning tours also covers river science, weather forecasting, topography, geology, and packing lists.
Another key focus is assessing situations within canyons. You'll learn to better identify hazards such as falls, rockfall, and whitewater dangers. After completing the course, you'll be prepared for the suitability test of a canyoning training and able to participate actively on guided tours.
Inclusions
Multiday Canyoning Course
Theory Sessions
Hands-on Practice in Gorges
Exploration of Various Gorges
Meals
Accommodations
Meeting point
Basecamp: Agriturismo La Finca, Al Quatro 4, 6705 Cresciano
Al Quatro 4, 6705 Cresciano, Switzerland
Important information
- Minimum age: around 16 years
- Younger participants can join if accompanied by a legal guardian
- Requirement: good general health condition
- This course does not replace a canyoning guide certification
- Independent canyoning at all difficulty levels is not possible after this course
Provider
Operated by
Purelements
Verified provider