Where Are Classes Held?
Usually at outdoor practice areas near Stoney Point Park or Santa Susana Park, both located along Hwy 118 near Simi Valley.
Start/End Times?
For levels 1 & 2, two full days of hands-on instruction (Sat-Sun, 9am-5pm). We can be flexible with tricky schedules!
What Do I Wear and Bring with Me?
We will provide all technical gear (but bring your own if you have it).
For a list of basic items to bring with you to the course, check out our Gear Checklist HERE.
When Are Upcoming Class Dates?
See our Upcoming Events calendar below.
You read that right. Held once a month on the weekend directly after each Beginner’s Accelerated class.
You’ll learn from other Spearhead Adventure Co. alumni and qualified members of the community. Dates are posted on our Upcoming Events Calendar below. They’re always free, and there’s no limit.
Lifetime access: our Alumni Education Hub - A HUGE curation of educational tools, instructional video playlists, skills checklists, podcasts, written articles and community events to help you continue learning and growing safely as a canyoneer after the course ends.
The Spearhead Adventure WhatsApp Group - where Spearhead Alumni coordinate their own recreational trips.
Alerts on community events, like the SoCal RoundUp and other regional canyoneering rendezvous events.
Photos and videos from the weekend.
Gear discounts with our partnering canyoneering brands and local shops.
Professional guidance. I will always continue to be a resource for my students looking for guidance & advice—especially regarding safety & progression. Students get my personal contact info.
MAY 2-3: Intro to Canyon Leadership
MAY 9: Recreational Trip
MAY 16-17: Beginner’s Accelerated Course - SOLD OUT
MAY 30-31: Beginner’s Accelerated Course - SOLD OUT
JUN. 20: Recreational Trip - Lytle Creek
JUN. 27-28: Beginner’s Accelerated Course (4 spots left)
JUL. 25-26: Beginner’s Accelerated Course (10 spots left)
AUG. 1: Recreational Trip - TBD (7TC or SoCal)
AUG. 15: Recreational Trip - 7TC
AUG. 22-23: Beginner’s Accelerated Course (10 spots left)
SEPT. 19-20: Beginner’s Accelerated Course (10 spots left)
SEPT. 26-27: Recreational Trip - Sierra Nevada
OCT. 10-11: Advanced Canyon Leadership & Rescue (10 spots left)
OCT. 24-25: Intro to Canyon Leadership (10 spots left)
OCT. 30: Recreational Trip - Halloween Night Canyon
NOV. 14-15: Advanced Canyon Leadership & Rescue (10 spots left)
Note: Additional events will be added to the calendar as they are confirmed.
Does Spearhead Adventure Co. work with private groups? Absolutely! Please send us an inquiry HERE.
Are there group discounts? Yes. With 3+ people, we can arrange a discount.
Did the 2025 fires affect our schedule? Some of our local routes were certainly affected. Fortunately, we’re lucky to have so many great options in the SoCal area. Our recreational community is still thriving, and we have a lot of exciting trips coming up in 2025, 2026 and beyond.
When do we hold advanced courses? These courses are held on a demand-level basis. You may or may not see any scheduled currently. If you want to take an advanced course and don’t see one listed, reach out to us individually and we’ll be happy to set one up at a level appropriate for your experience.
Other questions? Reach out to us!
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Two days + lifetime access to all of the community & educational resources above: $335
An $80 deposit is due initially at purchase, and the remaining $255 will be due the weekend of the course.
Three days + lifetime access to all of the community & educational resources above: $425
A $100 deposit is due initially at purchase, and the remaining $325 will be due the weekend of the course.
Please send us an inquiry HERE to learn about details & scheduling.
