From: $975.00
*Please call the office to book a trip @ 435-319-0313 as our online calendar is not always indicative of available dates. Thank You!!
Zion Mountaineering School is the only Big Wall Climbing School in America. Learn safe and efficient Big Wall techniques from our AMGA Certified Rock Guide. The 2,500 foot tall Navajo Sandstone walls have been beckoning to climbers for decades.
Our 3 Day Big Wall Climbing Course is designed for the solid multi-pitch climber looking to learn the specialized skills needed to climb the Big Walls of Zion or Yosemite. Each day of instruction is approximately 7-9 hours (please note: this is not an overnight trip). Our goal is to teach you how to be safe, efficient, and comfortable in the Big Wall environment.
This is not an overnight course. You will have to book a hotel or camp in local campgrounds or BLM land.
This course will focus on the following topics:
Note: As directed by the Superintendent, paid guiding is not permitted within Zion National Park for any of the guide services. All trips and courses are done outside of the park in beautiful locations. Details will be given when you call to book your course or trip.
Price Per Person/Per Day
| 1 | $450 |
| 2+ | $250 |
Note: 1 Day Courses are available. For pricing, see Canyoneering/Ultimate 1 day on our website.
8.05% sales tax added at checkout
*Please call the office to book a trip @ 435-319-0313 as our online calendar is not always indicative of available dates. Thank You!!
MEET UP LOCATION FOR DAY 1:
LITTLE CREEK STATION (CHEVRON)
1354 STATE STREET
APPLE VALLEY, UT
*follow guide from here in your own car to the actual course site
Note: Little Creek Station also has breakfast sandwiches and coffee if you want to arrive earlier to pick up breakfast
Day 2 & 3: Guide will explain meet up location (if different)
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Meet your guide each day of the course at your specified time and location as stated in your confirmation email. If you do not have any personal equipment, your guide will outfit you with the necessary technical equipment. CHECK THE “GEAR TAB” FOR MORE INFO.
Our 3 Day Big Wall Climbing Course is designed for the solid multi-pitch climber looking to learn the specialized skills needed to climb the Big Walls of Zion or Yosemite. Our goal is to teach you how to be safe, efficient, and comfortable in the Big Wall environment.
This course will focus on the following topics:
* Big Wall Anchors
* Hauling
* Route Planning and Preparation
* Clean climbing techniques and minimizing impact
* Self-Rescue
* Leading
* Cleaning vertical and traversing pitches
* Ascending
* Belay Management
* Wall Camping and bivy setup
* Route Finding
What to bring:
* Comfortable clothes you can be active in, synthetics are best
* Food and water(3 liters depending on season) for the day
* Comfortable Harness
* Approach Shoes
* Knee Pads (Volleyball)
* Climbing Gloves
* Camera, Pen and Paper
Gear ZMS can Provide
Gear You Provide
Refer to our Advanced Climbing Dictionary to prepare.
Springdale, UT is located in the heart of Zion Canyon. ZMS is located in the heart of Springdale, UT.
FLIGHTS
Best option is to fly into Vegas, NV, and either drive or hire a shuttle to drop you off in Springdale, UT.
TOWN & PARK SHUTTLE SYSTEM
Both the town of Springdale and Zion National Park offer free propane powered shuttle systems that can drop you off in town or at any spot in the main canyon.
Cost Includes
Not Included
Booking
Advanced registration is required to secure your private guide. We have a limited amount of guides and book up regularly.
Feel free to call our office to book your trip at 435-319-0313.
Please leave a text or voice message if we are unable to take your call and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Please leave the following information: Name, Type of trip, Dates, #of people in your group, Phone #
Please note that the online calendar is not always indicative of actual availability. If you tried to book online, our website will ask that you call our office to confirm if the date is available.
Medical and Liability Waiver
All participants must read and fill out our Online Medical Waiver & Liability Waiver HERE
Cancellation Policy:
Unless arrangements are made, payments are due in full at the time you book your trip. Zion Mountain School does everything in their power to ensure trips run as planned.
If for any reason Zion Mountain School cannot run a trip as scheduled, we will offer a full refund or reschedule your planned event.
If you need to cancel your trip more than 30 days out, Zion Mountain School offers a full refund minus a 10% administrative fee.
Once within the 30 day window, but more than 48 hours before the trip, Zion Mountain School will refund 75% of the trip cost. The remaining 25% can be used as credit for future trips with ZMS. This credit is valid for two years.
Non-emergency cancellations less than 48 hours of your trip, are non-refundable.
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