Lead the Canyon
We may be able to run courses on other dates, especially for groups. Please contact us to discuss the options.
- In-depth Code of Practice
- Trip preparation
- Meteorology
- Navigation
- Safety briefing
- Group management
- Guiding skills
- Geology
- History
- Environment
- White water swimming
- Rigging: ~Anchors ~Safety lines ~Releasable abseils ~Lowers ~Guided rappels
- Rescue: ~Throw bagging ~Swim rescues ~(Un)assisted hoists
- Long ascends
- Emergency management
Duration: 4 days
Location: Motueka, South Island, New Zealand
Transport: Road transport included, additional cost for water taxi rides if needed
Accommodation: Not included. Please contact us before arranging your accommodation so we can advise you on a practical location
Meals: Not included. We can arrange lunch, snacks and drinks along the way for $15 per day
- Attended the ‘Experience the Canyon’ course, or
- Evidence of enough experience and skills
- 10 personal canyoning trips in at least 4 different canyons
- Good rope skills
- Good level of fitness
- Good swimming ability
- First aid training recommended
Participants must meet the minimum requirements for each course. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements send us a summary of your experience and we can advise which course is suitable for you.
- Outdoor clothing
- Headlamp + spare batteries
- Canyoning wetsuit (minimum 4mm)
- Neoprene socks
- Sturdy footwear
- Helmet (white water or rock)
- Harness with PVC bumpad
- Two safety lanyards
- 4 locking karabiners
- Descender
- Ascending gear
- Rescue gear
- Knife
- Dive mask
- Whistle
- Canyon pack
- Personal first aid kit
Note: Technical gear is available for hire, you can select the items upon your booking. You are most welcome to bring your own equipment.
This course runs with 4 to 8 participants and with 1 or 2 instructors. The content may vary slightly depending on the participants and weather conditions. We aim to descend at least one canyon, wet or dry.
