ECDC Training Programs

Prepare canyoning athletes to be autonomous in canyons with V3A2II rating, with autonomous athletes being all those capable of descending a canyon when integrated into a group of other autonomous or superior practitioners

Perfect rope progression techniques in difficult progression environments

Master rigging techniques and anchor management in low vertical environments

Grow into canyoning as a capable practitioner, standing out as a potential candidate for level 2 courses

Execute rappel maneuver in dry or aquatic environment, with and without self-belay, without rope obstacles

Execute rope ascent maneuver in dry or aquatic environment, without rope obstacles

Execute general descender blocking maneuver (applicable to all descenders)

Execute guided rappel maneuver

Recognize and execute the following knots: Figure 8 (single, double, woven), Static knot (Clove Hitch), Dynamic knot (Munter), Mule Knot, Prusik

Classify the safety of an anchor on the approach

Rig an anchor for rappel progression with Static Block

Rig an anchor for rappel progression with MMO (Munter Mule Overhand, Dynamic Knot with Mule Knot)

Rig an anchor for rappel progression with EMO (Eight Mule Overhand, Figure 8 Stopper with Mule Knot)

Demonstrate correct anchor management, with friction management and team progression

Execute basic canyon progression techniques: downclimbing, climbing, swimming

Recognize Personal and Group Protection Equipment and identify its use

Rig a two-point handrail with the following techniques: self-belay, auto-secure

Recognize the French canyoning classification system (V7A7VI)

Analyze a canyon topo and explain the obstacles present