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On this trip, you will see many historical relics and explore this unique waterway's aftermath and recovery. \n\nDuring this adventure, you will learn how to use proper canyoning equipment (all supplied by the guide) and skills to communicate, move, jump and rappel safely down a technical canyon. Furthermore, during this educational adventure, you learn about these beautiful yet fragile ecosystems. \n\nOur mission is to protect our canyons, raise public safety awareness and safely grow the sport of Canyoning on the West Coast. \n\nSo, What is Canyoning? \n\nCanyoning is a water sport consisting of a descent into a narrow canyon. Canyoning emphasizes on aesthetics and fun rather than pure difficulty. Canyoning, or Canyoneering (in the US), is travelling in canyons using various techniques that may include other outdoor activities such as walking, scrambling, climbing, jumping, rappelling (abseiling) and swimming.\n\nNote: We require a minimum of 3 participants to run a trip. You are welcome to book with less than 3 explorers but please be aware that we may need to cancel your trip if we do not meet the minimum requirement. \n\nRead on for some of the finer details!","included":"-Full-Day trip 7-8 hrs provided by a professional certified guide. \n-Small guide to participants ratio. \n-Group gear and emergency/rescue equipment.\n-All personal safety equipment supplied:\n -harness\n -helmet\n -carabiners & descenders\n -canyoning shoes\n -wet suits and gloves to keep you warm!\n-Hot drinks and light snacks.","notIncluded":"Participants should bring:\n-Swimsuit\n-Fast-drying shirt \n-Towel\n-Change of clothing for the end of the day.\n-Lunch and Water\nOptional: \n-Waterproof camera or GoPro\n-Gratuity for the guide\n","guestRequirements":"The participants require no particular experience! But you will have some requirements to fulfill:\n-Good, general level of physical fitness. \n-Comfortable in water and able to swim.\n-Not suffering from an irrational fear of heights.\n-Understanding that Canyoning, like any other outdoor activity, has inherent risks.\n-Weigh more than 40 kg (90lbs)\n- You must be 12 years old to attend this adventure","additionalNotes":"WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:\n-Before starting the activity, a certified Canyoning Guide will hold a safety briefing to supply specific information regarding the canyoning itinerary chosen, instructions related to the equipment provided, and how to practice the activity safely. \n-All participants must collaborate, follow all the indications, and wear all the equipment supplied to mitigate the above risks.\n-The canyoning activities last 6 to 8 hours. Time in the water varies on average, about 5 hours. The risks involved are typical of water sports, combined with those of an inhospitable and dangerous climate (hypothermia, drowning, falling from a height, slipping, loss of balance, etc\n\nCANCELLATION & REGISTRATION CHANGE POLICY\n\nPlease Read Carefully: ADVENTURE SPORT AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES involve many risks, dangers, and hazards. Therefore, before the activity, all participants must read and sign the RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT. The Agreement will affect your legal rights should you be involved in an accident. \n\nINCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY - West Coast Canyoning Adventures reserves the right to reschedule any activities due to inclement weather or unsafe conditions. However, if West Coast Canyoning Adventures can not reschedule or the customer can not attend the rescheduled date, a refund or credit will be issued due to inclement weather.\n\nMINIMUM PARTICIPANTS THRESHOLD: West Coast Canyoning Adventures reserves the right to reschedule any activities that doesn’t have a minimum of three participants. However, West Coast Canyoning Adventures can transfer the participants into a private class for an additional fee.\nRESCUE INSURANCE\nIn case of an accident, West Coast Canyoning Adventures will do everything to get you out of the canyon to safety. Outside help, such as Local Search and Rescue groups, may be required and are free of charge in British Columbia but could take hours to reach the injured party. If the nature of the incident requires fast and more complex evacuation, The Guide(s) may have to require outside private rescue organizations and helicopter transport such as TEEAM Medevac. \n\nIT IS ESSENTIAL TO MENTION THAT PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EMERGENCY EVACUATION, RESCUE, OR FIRST AID.\n\nBe prepared for an exciting adventure! 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