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Skills to be taught: Instructors Kasia Duc and Stirlynn Mike
Knots: Know how to tie and analyze the following canyoning knots: overhand with a bight, Figure 8 on a bight, Figure 8, Figure 8 follow through, Figure 8 bend, Double Fisherman, Water Knot, Clove hitch, Munter hitch, 3 wrap prusik, Klemhiest, and Auto Block.
Construct Anchors: Competently construct and analyze natural and man-made anchor systems using D.E.A.R and E.A.R.N.E.S.T. Simple wrap, girth hitch, wrap 2 pull 1, wrap 3 pull 2, basket, and multipoint natural and bolted anchor systems.
Construct Rigging Systems: Competently construct and analyze static and releasable rigging systems: Double Strand Techniques, Single Strand Techniques, Static Blocks Toss n’ Go, Knot Block, and Carabiner Block. Releasable Blocks: Releasable Figure 8 contingency block, releasable Munter mule overhand rigging, (MMO).
Rappeling 101
Bottom Beley / Fireman Belay
Rappel on Guideline: Competently attach and rappel on a guideline. Competently attach and traverse on a traverse line. Explain the purpose of these rigging systems.
Traverse a Traverse Line: Competently attach and rappel on a guideline. Competently attach and traverse on a traverse line. Explain the purpose of these rigging systems.
Self-Rescue: Competently master the skills to rescue yourself on a rappel line.
Buddy Check: Demonstrate a competent buddy check, checking, anchor system, rigging system, all connections, and rappeler.
Passing the Knot: Pass the Ascend up to a knot, pass the knot, keep ascending, transition to rappel, rappel down to knot and pass knot.
Refund Policy: We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not happy with your order, we offer a 50% refund after 48 hours of being enrolled in the online courses. For in-person training and in-person clinics, we offer a refund up to 14 days before the training event. To initiate a return, go to your order in Eventbrite and request a refund. If you do not get a refund within 5 working days, please contact info@canyoininginstitute.org with your order details. They will unenroll you from the course you purchased.
