Learn foundational technical canyoning skills. Canyon Ratings, Equipment, Rappelling, and Knots.
Certification L1: Learn anchors, rigging, ascending, passing a knot while rappelling, self-rescue, and basic wilderness first aid.
Take your canyoning skills further. Learn advanced anchors, rigging, and technical canyoneering training to prepare for complex routes.
Learn advanced rescue techniques, lift, shift, conversions, contact rescue, tandem rappels, hauls, and pick-offs.
Learn the role and responsibilities of a canyon leader, soft skills, risk management, and outdoor leadership.
Learn weather essentials needed for canyoning. Delineate water sheds, Cloud Interpretation, and flash flood warning signs.
Learn navigation essentials for wilderness adventures. Topo maps, GPS, and Compasses.
Up your canyoning skills with your own individualized canyoning personal growth program. Join a team and learn the skills you want to learn in the canyons. 6 months, 6 weekends, 12 sessions. Subscription
Up your canyoning skills with your own individualized canyoning personal growth program. Join a team and learn the skills you want to learn in the canyons. 6 months, 6 weekends, 12 sessions. Subscription
Pro Guide Canyoning Institute ACA, CGI
Education: Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner University of Utah
Founded Non Profit, Canyoning Chicks Coalition 2018, over 3000 members
Founded Canyoning Institute 2023
Favorite Part of Canyoning: Team work, problem solving, and teaching. Taking women into the wilderness for exciting adventures!
Favorite Canyon: Any canyon I am in :)
Canyoning Kryptonite: Heights LOL!
Pro Guide Canyoning Institute
Advanced Swiftwater Canyon Training (Ouray, CO) Swiftwater Training (Joe Storms/Rescue Canada) 2023 Swiftwater Training (Joe Storms/Rescue Canada) 2024 V7 Academy L1 and L2 U of U Canyoneering I, II and IIIYour Canyon Leadershiop ExperienceU of U Canyoneering Instructor Canyon Institute/Canyoneering Chicks Advanced Rescue Instructor Canyon Institute/Canyoneering Chicks Rendezvous Leader I simply love being in canyons and am happy to help anyone learn that wants to!
ACE Professional Guide
Pro Guide Canyoning Institute
U of U Canyoneering Program Instructor
Board member Canyoning Chicks Coalition.org
Board member Canyoning Institute.org
L 4 Lead Canyoneer Canyoning Institute
My name is Helen and I can talk anyone over the edge!
From: Scotland, now in Colorado
Professional: I run a virtual Integrative Health Practice. I also teach part time for Colorado Mountain College's Outdoor, Rescue and WEMS programs. I have 2 Masters from a very long time ago!
Outdoor Fun & Quals: 15+ years Mountain Rescuer in Scotland and Colorado, Rope Rescue, Navigation, Survival, and WEMT. Forever chasing sunsets and solitude.
Canyoning: Started in 2015, and got addicted during the COVID years. My favorite part of canyoning is teamwork and problem solving. I love teaching new people.
Favorite Canyon: The next one... chasing potholes and anchor problem solving.
Canyon Nemesis: Super skinny slots
L 4 Lead Canyoneer, Canyoning Institute.
I was born loving the outdoors and have always been drawn to all things adventurous. Along with my love of canyoneering I also enjoy rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and backpacking. I have a Bachelor's degree in Family and Community Services and Psychology from Utah State University. I have over 10 years of experience working for non profits and working with people with diverse backgrounds. I love people and I am passionate about building strong communities. I found canyoneering chicks in 2019 while trying to find mentors and a way to build my skills in canyoneering. I have my Assistant Canyon Leader Certification through the American Canyoneering Association and am currently working towards my Canyon Leader Certification. I have been canyoneering for 4 years and climbing for 6 years. I have been helping teach and lead canyoning trips for canyoning chicks coalition since 2021. I love teaching and empowering women. I'm grateful for all my mentors through canyoning chicks and love being able to pay it forward to other women.
L 3 Rescue Canyoneer Canyoning Institute
Catherine Kraning is a homemaker, with a degree in architecture technology, and a passionate outdoors enthusiast. I volunteer for Canyoning Chick’s in helping with some of their educational knotty nights, as well as helping with their rendezvous where we get to get out and explore. I am also a certified Assistant Canyon Leader with the American Canyoneering Association. I am passionate about getting people outside to experience nature. I value the connection that happens when people are out exploring together. I believe while out exploring and experiencing new things it should be a fun, positive and memorable experience.
L 2 Advanced Canyoneer Canyoning Institute
My name is Tori and I love the way canyoning takes you to unique places and spectacular views.
From: Utah!
Professional: I work as an accountant at a local trucking company. I do nails on the side and I'm a UVU alumni with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and as Associate's Degree in Graphic Design. You could say I split my time between analysis and creativity.
Outdoor Fun & Quals: I grew up camping, dirt biking, and river rafting with my family, so I learned adventure at a young age. I got into canyoning as an adult and have since been working on getting certified through the Canyoning Institute.
Canyoning: First time was 2017 and I was hooked. But I didn't know where to go from there until 2020 when I found Canyoning Chicks. Since then, being in canyons with good people and learning new skills has become a great joy of mine!
Favorite Canyon: Cassidy Arch in Capitol Reef!
Canyon Nemesis: Dirty swimmer potholes
L 1 Canyoneer Canyoning Institute
Aleta Labak is an avid hiker who ran her first canyons in the fall of 2021 and was instantly hooked. She has done dry and wet routes in Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. She enjoys the physical and mental challenges, the camaraderie, and the accomplishment she feels after every route. As someone new to canyoning, she is focused on being an efficient team member and likes to support the group by carrying / stuffing rope bags, while learning from leaders about problem-solving, navigation, and different ways to tackle obstacles. She also works in her off time to practice knots and learn more about best practices for anchors, rigging, and self-rescue. She hopes to earn her first certification as an Canyoning Team Member (CTM) in Spring 2024. Outside of the canyons, Aleta works as an editor and enjoys gardening, sewing, and camping.
From: Colorado and now in Salt Lake City, Utah
Professional: In the summer I am a Lead instructor for the Montana Wilderness School leading extended backcountry wilderness expedition for High School aged youth focusing on leadership and personal development skills. In the Winter I am a Professional Ski Patroller at Canyons Ski Resort in Park City. Along with those I have my Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and my Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certifications. I have a bachelor's degree in Adventure and Outdoor Programming from the University of Utah.
Canyoning: Started Canyoning in 2021 and progressed through all 3 of the courses provided by the University of Utah. Since then I have been canyoning both as a mentor and in my personal time. My favorite part of canyoning is working through problems with my team.
Favorite Canyon: Neon canyon in Escalante. The long hike through the desert paired with the various challenges of the canyon being a smile to my fac
Hey I’m Carma. Wanna deep dive into rigging choices with me?
From: Seattle, currently St George, UT.
Professional: RN, worked in Orthopedic Trauma for 8 years, also BS in Outdoor Leadership and Recreation Management.
Outdoor Fun & Quals: Former river guide, snowboarding instructor, NFS ranger, and WFR. Currently finding my flow thru mountain biking, backpacking, skiing, and of course canyoning! Co-host/producer of the podcast “I’d Rather Be Canyoneering”
Canyoning: Started in 2008, immediately captivated by the adventure of it all! Became obsessed in 2020 after moving back to UT. Taking on new types of canyon challenges and being in pristine slots keeps me constantly planning my next canyon. Also enjoy helping others practice new canyon skills and gain a deeper understanding of canyoning concepts.
Favorite Canyon: Neon, Woody, Mystery… it’s impossible to pick just one!
Canyon Nemesis: Middle Leprechaun, the mental game was tough in that one.
Katie has a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management and Experience Design and a minor in Business Administration from Brigham Young University in Provo. She has worked in wilderness therapy and for the National Park Service. She has experience in city recreation and has served on the administration teams of three health and human service nonprofits. She is the founder of Pivot Adventure nonprofit to teach resiliency and mental health for youth in the outdoors and is the Development Director at Wasatch Adaptive Sports. She is married and the mother of two children. In her free time she enjoy skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, canyoneering, and world travel. She has stood on the top of Mt. Rainer, dove to the depths of the Great Barrier Reef and descended over 100 slot canyons. She thoroughly believes in breaking barriers to help people gain access to outdoor adventures.
I'm Hannah, your go-to for tall partner assists and fun rock facts. (6'1")
Professional: I'm an environmental scientist and spend my work hours tracking down dangerous algae in Utah's lakes and rivers. I have a PhD in geology and am very enthusiastic about biological soil crust.
Outdoor exp: Former park ranger and backcountry medic, professional canyon guide outside of Zion, 25+ years playing and living in Utah's red rock deserts.
Canyoneering: Got hooked while living in Capitol Reef in 2015. I love scenic rappels, puzzly downclimbs, and the way light reflects from sculpted slot canyon walls.
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