Canyoneering America

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Hello Climbing Canyoneers,
This time we are combining Rock Climbing and Canyoneering

Participation:
While this event is open to all, please note:
This is NOT a Rock Climbing or Canyoneering class. If you’ve never done these activities and don’t have all personal gear listed below - This is NOT for you!

The Plan:
Friday
- Leave (I’m in San Fernando Valley) around 8am (check YOUR timing)
- Fill gas + pickup or eat lunch in Ridgecrest or Trona (much less selection) or bring your own
- Meet here NO LATER THAN 11am - https://goo.gl/maps/ERJQyUq5WMduDVceA
* I'll need to know if anyone is carpooling so I know how many cars I'm waiting for
- 11am - Drive to Parking spot which is right at the bottom of the last rappel - https://goo.gl/maps/2mWdmRa1mZqJN7Zm6
- 11:30-17:00 Set up Top-ropes and enjoy some rock climbing. Leaders can do that too (bring your ropes & draws).
Climbing info here: https://www.mountainproject.com/area/120924949/great-falls-basin
- 17:00 - Drive to hotel OR Setup camp/tents. Cook dinners. Campfire
- 19:00 - If @ hotel - Meet for dinner at restaurant TBD

Saturday
- Leave hotel at 7:30am and drive back to Great Falls Basin
- 8:30-12:00 Canyon run - Great Falls Basin (aka Trona Falls) - http://ropewiki.com/Great_Falls_Basin
8 rappels - 20’ to 80’
I’ve done it 9-10 times so far and I just Love it!
* Per the last Ropewiki reports - BRING YOUR WETSUITS!
- 12:00-17:00 Lunch + Set up Top-ropes or Lead and enjoy more climbing
- 17:00 - Drive to hotel OR Stay at camp. Cook dinners. Campfire
- 19:00 - If @ hotel - Meet for dinner at restaurant TBD

Sunday
- Hotel check-out OR Break-down camp
- Leave hotel at 7:30am and drive back to Great Falls Basin
- 8:30-12:00 Set up Top-ropes or Lead and enjoy more climbing
OPTIONAL - Another canyon run OR Practice session
- Noonish - Goodbye hugs & kisses, farewell and Safe drive home
* Optional Lunch in Trona on the way home:
Esparza Restaurant: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tPsFEXuM5JhyUGSG9

Important:
* Plan so you can be there just before 11am on Friday and not keep others waiting.
* Last time we were able to get all the way in with a Sedan and a Minivan.
If conditions haven’t changed - Most cars should do it. But don’t count on it for sure.

Lodging Options:
Choose your poison...
Hotel
I just booked a room here (only 15 rooms available, but other hotels around):
https://www.expedia.com/Ridgecrest-Hotels-Howard-Johnson-By-Wyndham-Ridgecrest.h4272690.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-11-28&chkout=2025-11-30&x_pwa=1&rfrr=HSR&pwa_ts=1762299369168&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo&useRewards=false&rm1=a2&regionId=5920&destination=Ridgecrest%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&destType=MARKET&latLong=35.622456%2C-117.670898&guestRating=35&sort=PRICE_LOW_TO_HIGH&top_dp=152&top_cur=USD&userIntent=&selectedRoomType=321878938&selectedRatePlan=389724022&searchId=b0a37dd7-0f2d-4339-a6c7-00c4e9c6cf6d
Camping
The Great Falls Basin area and parking lot are on BLM land and Camping is FREE.
However, while there are a few Campfire rings, there is NOTHING else. This is Primitive camping with no Campsites, Restrooms, Picnic tables, etc.

Weather:
Local weather forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-117.378&lat=35.859

Pictures:
Pictures from a previous trip: www.dropbox.com/sh/nuddh14q0lu1goc/AABxS6Qy4AalDXR51KXB-5m0a?dl=0

What to Bring:
Lodging:
Whatever you need to stay at Hotel OR Camp in the wild!
Hiking Gear:
Backpack. Plenty water. Lunch/snacks. Clothing appropriate to anticipated weather. Hat. Sunscreen.
Climbing Gear:
Harness. Belay device. Climbing shoes. Chalk bag.
For Toproping: Anchoring gear. Static ropes.
For Leading: Lead rope + Quick draws
Canyoneering Gear Must:
Harness + Rappelling Device, 3-4 Extra Locking Carabiners, Safety Tether. Helmet. Ascending set of your choice.
I will bring one 200' rope (needed for the guided rap).
We'll need another 150’ to 200’ rope + 100' rope for short raps.
Wet-suit. Neoprene socks
Leave in Car: Extra dry cloths and shoes to change

TRIP RULES (or Safe & Smart Hiking)
> Leave your trip plan and expected start & finish times with a trusted friend or family member.
> Do what you can to be: Trail ready. Weather ready. Emergency ready.
> Stick together on hikes! Do not walk away from the group, wait for others. If you need to use the (natural) facilities, Let someone know before you disappear.
> In Canyons: DO NOT spread over more than 2 waterfalls!

THE FINE PRINT
> This is not a guided trip! Climbing & Hiking are team sports where every member should be responsible for their own safety and contribute in every aspect of the adventure. All participants should have appropriate training and/or sufficient previous experience.
> You are responsible for your own and your party’s safety!

W A R N I N G
Rock Climbing, Hiking and other Outdoor Activities ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS! Each may result in serious injury or death. Rocks and holds may break or be slippery, fixed protection may fail, and weather may deteriorate, these and other factors, such as rock fall, inadequate or faulty protection, etc., may all increase the level of danger and the chances of an accident. Furthermore, human errors or judgment mistakes may be made as well. Do not participate in any training or activity unless you understands and accepts the risks associated with such activities. If you choose to participate in any training or activity - You do so at your own risk.
No one is perfect and no one always does everything perfectly. By participating or allowing your children to participate, you agree that you will not hold any of the volunteer Organizers responsible in any way, shape, or form for anything that happens to you, your children or anyone else.
You should always check yourself (and others) and the rope systems before use to the best of your knowledge and ability.
Any failure to follow safety rules and instructions may result in injury or death!
NO ONE INVOLVED IN PLANNING, FACILITATING OR VOLUNTEERING TO GUIDE ANY TRAINING OR ACTIVITY MAKES ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF THE INFORMATION TAUGHT.

Technical Canyoneering Course (ACE-L1)

To register for this class, please visit our website:
Upcoming Events – Uber Adventures

What is Canyoneering?
Canyoneering is an adventure sport that combines hiking, wading, swimming, jumping, sliding, boulder-hopping, scrambling, down-climbing, sometimes packrafting and always rappelling — often over waterfalls! Physically, it takes significantly less upper body strength than rock climbing and is therefore a sport that can be enjoyed by a much larger spectrum of the population - young or mature, tall or short, large or small. If you can hike, you can canyoneer! Our basic course gets you from "That looks cool!" to "Woohoo!" in 3 days! Check out these Vimeos and see why we are hooked on the sport!

https://vimeo.com/148696696
https://vimeo.com/104538804

Instruction: UBER Adventures is America’s premier Canyoneering Instruction, Events and Community! We offer a variety of Canyoneering Courses to get the beginner/intermediate Canyoneer up-to-speed in his/her Canyoneering-specific skills; to provide intermediate Canyoneers with the skill set to tackle Advanced canyons; to train Leaders/Organizers the techniques and strategies for technical and group-management challenges; to teach individuals and groups the skills necessary to perform immediate in-canyon self-rescues, partner rescues and to assist with group emergencies; and ultimately to provide the comprehensive training for anyone interested in seeking certification as a Professional Canyon Guide.

Prerequisite: None

This is a beginner to intermediate course which teaches the skills necessary to safely descend canyons as part of a group (being a competent participant and the knowledge to recognize and implement safe canyon practices). This course is designed to quickly get the beginner up-to-speed on basics, to give both the rookie and intermediate canyoneer new tools for his/her toolbox and will help intermediate cayoneers refine their current skill set!

The TOPICS and SKILLS covered will include:
· Knots, Bends and Hitches
· Canyon Rating System
· Rules, Ethics, Style, Communication and Courtesy
· Specific Gear Choices, Requirements, Use and Care
· Belays, Lowering and Handlines
· Natural, Artificial, & Human Anchors
· Static and Contingency Riggings
· Rope Deployment, Coiling, Bagging and Etiquette
· Rappelling Techniques & On-Rope Skills
(Adding Friction Pre-rappel, Mid-rappel, Locking Off, etc.)
· Specialized Rappelling Techniques
(Hard Starts, Soft Starts, Free-Hanging, Over-Hanging, etc.)
· Basic Climbing & Down Climbing Skills
(Bridging, Stemming, Partner Assists, Partner Captures, etc.)
· Safety Checking and Basic Self-Rescue
And, within each of these broad subjects are a myriad of skills and tools.

Tuition: The cost of this course is only $495. For a full list of our course offerings and locations, go to https://UberAdventures.net

Gear Requirements: We provide all the gear needed for this course, but if you have your own, you are welcome to bring it. We'll evaluate it for suitability and can provide what you don't have. We also offer a 10% discount for any gear bought before/after the course at the Uber Adventures store. Feel free to borrow our gear for this course, until you determine what your needs will be.

Instructor: Todd Kolberg or Eshed Bootel

Policies: https://uberadventures.net/policies/
Testimonials: https://uberadventures.net/testimonials/

ADVANCED Canyoneering Course (ACE-L2)

To register for this class, please visit our website:
Upcoming Events – Uber Adventures

This course is designed to provide students with the tools needed to jump to the next level of technical skill and become competent and safe canyoneers in ALL classes of canyons and touches on techniques and skills for the Canyon Essentials Course (ACE-L3) and the Canyon Rescue Course (ACE-L4). The practical experience that you gain during this course will give you the knowledge and confidence to tackle advanced canyon obstacles and many unexpected situations. This extremely popular curriculum has set a new standard by which all other courses and curriculums may be judged. This course was designed primarily to meet the needs of recreational canyoneers, but also forms the training foundation for those planning to seek certification as Professional Canyon Guide (ACE-L5).

Prerequisite: Technical Canyoneering Course (ACE-L1) or Instructor permission. Since this Two-Day Advanced Canyoneering Course (ACE-L2) builds upon the skills and techniques presented in our Technical Canyoneering Course (ACE-L1), you must have that training or extensive personal experience to be admitted to this class. Feel free to call if you're unsure if this course is the right fit for your experience.

The topics covered include:
• Efficient Rope Management
• Advanced Knots & Hitches
• Retrievable/Releasable Anchor Systems
• Transient Anchors
• Artificial Anchors Installation & Inspection
• Advanced Rope Deployment Methods
• Multi-Pitch Rappels
• Simul Rappels
• Advanced Rope Work for Traverses
• Guided Rappels & Tensioning Systems
• Deviations/Re-Directs
• 3 Ascending Methods & Converting to Rappel (Changeovers)
• Transitioning on top of Ascend
• Pothole Escape Techniques
• Basics of Mechanical Advantage

Tuition for this 2-Day Advanced Technical Canyoneering Course (ACE-L2) is only $495 per individual. While the tuition is non-transferrable and non-refundable, it may be put toward a future course in the same calendar year if a 7-day notice is given canceling your participation.

Included with tuition is all instruction and all group Canyoneering equipment, i.e.: ropes, webbing, rope bags, rapides, rigging, etc. ... and a Certificate of Completion!!

Warning*: The activities in this course have been found to be addictive. Only those people prepared for ultimate adventure and nonstop fun need attend!

Please read the course policies here: https://www.meetup.com/canyoneering/pages/UBER_Adventures_Course_Policies/

INSTRUCTOR: Luke Murray

Technical Canyoneering Course (ACE-L1)

To register for this class, please visit our website:
Upcoming Events – Uber Adventures

What is Canyoneering?
Canyoneering is an adventure sport that combines hiking, wading, swimming, jumping, sliding, boulder-hopping, scrambling, down-climbing, sometimes packrafting and always rappelling — often over waterfalls! Physically, it takes significantly less upper body strength than rock climbing and is therefore a sport that can be enjoyed by a much larger spectrum of the population - young or mature, tall or short, large or small. If you can hike, you can canyoneer! Our basic course gets you from "That looks cool!" to "Woohoo!" in 3 days! Check out these Vimeos and see why we are hooked on the sport!

https://vimeo.com/148696696
https://vimeo.com/104538804

Instruction: UBER Adventures is America’s premier Canyoneering Instruction, Events and Community! We offer a variety of Canyoneering Courses to get the beginner/intermediate Canyoneer up-to-speed in his/her Canyoneering-specific skills; to provide intermediate Canyoneers with the skill set to tackle Advanced canyons; to train Leaders/Organizers the techniques and strategies for technical and group-management challenges; to teach individuals and groups the skills necessary to perform immediate in-canyon self-rescues, partner rescues and to assist with group emergencies; and ultimately to provide the comprehensive training for anyone interested in seeking certification as a Professional Canyon Guide.

Prerequisite: None

This is a beginner to intermediate course which teaches the skills necessary to safely descend canyons as part of a group (being a competent participant and the knowledge to recognize and implement safe canyon practices). This course is designed to quickly get the beginner up-to-speed on basics, to give both the rookie and intermediate canyoneer new tools for his/her toolbox and will help intermediate cayoneers refine their current skill set!

The TOPICS and SKILLS covered will include:
· Knots, Bends and Hitches
· Canyon Rating System
· Rules, Ethics, Style, Communication and Courtesy
· Specific Gear Choices, Requirements, Use and Care
· Belays, Lowering and Handlines
· Natural, Artificial, & Human Anchors
· Static and Contingency Riggings
· Rope Deployment, Coiling, Bagging and Etiquette
· Rappelling Techniques & On-Rope Skills
(Adding Friction Pre-rappel, Mid-rappel, Locking Off, etc.)
· Specialized Rappelling Techniques
(Hard Starts, Soft Starts, Free-Hanging, Over-Hanging, etc.)
· Basic Climbing & Down Climbing Skills
(Bridging, Stemming, Partner Assists, Partner Captures, etc.)
· Safety Checking and Basic Self-Rescue
And, within each of these broad subjects are a myriad of skills and tools.

Tuition: The cost of this course is only $495. For a full list of our course offerings and locations, go to https://UberAdventures.net

Gear Requirements for this course are a harness and a helmet (we can loan these out if you don't have them ... and we offer a 10% discount for any gear bought before/after the course at the Uber Adventures store), and we also loan out carabiners, descenders, tethers, foot loops, prusiks, etc. Feel free to borrow our gear for this course, until you determine what your needs will be.

Instructor: Luke Murray

Policies: https://uberadventures.net/policies/
Testimonials: https://uberadventures.net/testimonials/