Salt Lake Canyoneering School
Jordan Landing has opened a new sporting goods store called "Sports Chalet"..... so what's the big deal about anther sporting goods store you ask? Sports Chalet offers a canyoneering school.
Looks like the classes will be taught by ATS. I've never been through one the ATS classes but have canyoneered with many of their graduates and have only heard good things from those who have actually attended the schools. About half the canyoneering population of California was schooled by ATS.
More info here
Canyoneering Classes
http://www.sportchalet.com/corp/pdf/Canyoneering.pdf
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Strength measured in foot-pound??? Not!
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Originally Posted by hank moon
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Originally Posted by Scott Card
Anyone know who "Alpine Training Services"are? I am curious as to who the instructors are and if they are "the most qualified and experienced....". :popcorn:
The essay linked below was written by the technical director (or equivalent) of ATS. After reading it, I think your question will be answered...
http://www.alpinets.com/carabiner.html
For those who miss Hank's subtle humor, the article on carabiner's is full of incorrect information that indicates the author has zero engineering knowledge and likes to make things up.
While I rarely agree with Rich these days, I agree with his assessment of ATS's prime as... uh... unworthy.
Any indication that they will be offering classes in Utah?
Tom
Re: Strength measured in foot-pound??? Not!
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For those who miss Hank's subtle humor,
Tom
:oops: Ummm that would be me. Thanks for clarifying. Darn you engineers and your subtle humor. I wouldn't know engineering BS from fact. My eyes just glaze over and I nod my head. :haha:
I still wonder if this will really happen and whether it will have an effect on the prices of the various classes. Good ole market competition. However, in this area, highly qualified means more than cost, hence my original question. Maybe they will hire those Payson guys who advertise guided canyons in Zion. :haha: