What we’re about
Welcome ladies who want to learn canyoneering/canyoning core skills!!. We provide online and in-person education. We are a not for profit women's organization dedicated to promoting women in the sport of canyoneering through clinics, camps, scholarships, community, and Ladies Only Canyoneering
Festivals. Canyoneering Chicks facilitates the opportunity for women to learn from other women how to become skilled, competent, and self-reliant Canyoneers. Canyoneering Chicks achieves its aims through:
► Clinics, camps, and Ladies only Canyoneering Festivals
► Scholarships for women seeking professional canyoneering certification
► Nurturing a women’s canyoneering community
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Beginner WaterFall ChickFest 2024Adams Canyon Trail, Layton, UT$95.00
Saturday Adams Falls Saturday at 9:00 am Sunday Rock Mouth Falls 9:00 am.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KaR7B9k6tY6VXZ7z9
Prep zoom meeting Monday before event 7pm
Please sign RELEASE FORM
Gear
Harness, helmet, minimum 3 carabineers, safety tether, rappel device, no ATCs, good grip shoes, preferably climbing approach shoes or canyoneering boots designed for waterWhat to pack in your pack
Ultra-light waterproof jacket
Lightweight Prima Loft jacket
Under Armor long sleeve shirt
Microfleece stocking cap
Gloves, do not have to be neoprene
Emergency items in dry capsule in dry bag, see emergency list below
Snacks, meals
Water, Nalgenes or water bottles, no bladders, they don’t hold up in though canyons
Beta and/or GPS, optional for this trip
Wee Bags
Sunscreen
Wet Canyon Survival Gear List
Full Wet suit 3/4 mm, for Grade II to IV rated canyons
Inner proplypro layer, shirt and or pants, wicks sweat and transfers to other layers, optional
5 mL Neoprene booties, keep feet warm and keep sand out of shoes
Neoprene skull cap
Neoprene gloves, optional
Waterproof rain jacket shell
Vinyl Backpack with drain wholes
Sign release form
Dry bags for food and keeping clothes dry
Whistle
The American Canyoneering Academy recommended signals involve both long and short blasts:- 1 long blast = stop/attention.
- 2 long blasts = off rope.
- 3 long blasts = take up the rope.
- 4 long blasts = lower the rope.
- 5+ long blasts = emergency.
Dry box for gadgets (camera and GPS)
Adidas Terrex Scope High
- Zion Beginner & Intermediate ChickFestLa Verkin, La Verkin, UT$98.00
Sign Release Form
Pine Creek and Keyhole
Please sign up for Saturday Potluck:Beginner ChickFest Moab: No experience is required for beginners.
We have gear for rent: $5 per item, Harness, helmet, rappel device, 3 carabiners, and safety tether. $25 dollars for full gear setup.
Keyhole, Pine Creek, and Diana's Throne canyons.Welcome to our event!!! We will focus on teaching essential canyoning knots, releasable rigging, and self-rescue skills in the canyons. Gear needed:
Harness
Helmet
3 Carabineers
Rappel device (no ATC devices)We will be dry camping off Blue Hills Rd.
Dry Camping List
❏Tent
Tarp/optional
❏Sleeping bag/ pillow/ mat/ blanket(s)
❏Clothes, prepare for warm & cold weather at night and early am
❏Cooking gear
❏Food/ Cooler if needed, and snacks and drinks to share for social hour around the campfire each night
❏Eating utensils/ bowl/ plate/ cup
❏2 Gallons of water per person per day- dry camping (no water available)
❏Basics first aid kit/optional
❏Camp chair
❏Camp table optional
❏Sunscreen
❏Bug Spray/optional
❏Toiletries
❏ Headlamp w/ extra batteries
