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    The American Canyoneering Academy engages an international team of CINI certified instructors who are all professionally trained with extensive personal and professional canyoneering experience. They are motivated by their passion for canyoneering and their desire to share their knowledge and skills with others.

    Whatever your training needs, we are prepared to travel the globe to serve you and your group.

    Rich Carlson • Cedar City Utah
    inline imageThe American Canyoneering Academy's instructor staff is lead by Rich Carlson. Rich has been canyoneering for more than 35 years and has explored canyons in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East. He started the first canyoneering guide service in the U.S. in 1990, giving him the distinction of being one of, if not the most experienced guide and instructor in the world. His clients and students have included individuals, corporate groups, film crews, search and rescue teams, backcountry rangers, law enforcement agencies and the military. Rich founded the American Canyoneering Association (now the Academy) in 1999.

    Rich teaches around the world all levels of canyoneering courses, from beginner to advanced, including training for professional guides and rescue teams.

    Find Rich's complete bio and workshop listings at Canyons & Crags
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