Technical Canyon Drysuit Rental Package

Technical Canyon Drysuit Rental Package – Cold Weather & Extended Zion Canyoneering

When the canyon gets serious, so does the gear. The Technical Canyon Drysuit Package is built for cold-weather canyoneering and extended canyon trips where prolonged exposure to cold water makes thermal protection a matter of safety, not just comfort. While a wetsuit keeps you tolerably warm through short swims, a drysuit keeps your base layers completely dry—meaning your insulation stays effective throughout a long day in a cold, shaded slot canyon, no matter how much time you spend in the water.

The package centers on a Gore-Tex drysuit paired with a coverall, canyon shoes, and neoprene socks. Gore-Tex construction provides a fully waterproof shell with the durability required for the abrasive, technical environment of Zion's slot canyons—scrambling over boulders, squeezing through narrows, and managing rope systems in tight corridors. This is the package for routes like Mystery Canyon, the Subway (Left Fork), Pine Creek in spring or late fall, or any route where you'll spend significant time immersed in cold water and need your layers to stay dry and functional throughout.

As with the Wetsuit Package, this rental is for experienced, self-sufficient parties with the skills and hardware to safely complete their chosen route. Permits, ropes, and technical hardware must be arranged independently.

Duration

• Rental Period: Day of canyon; gear available from 8:00 AM, due back by shop close
  
• Early pickup available the afternoon before at no additional charge, subject to availability
  

Location of Rental Pickup

Zion Adventures

Ages & Requirements

• This rental is intended for experienced, self-sufficient canyoneers with the skills to safely complete their chosen route
  
• Prior canyoneering experience is required, including proficiency in rappelling and anchor systems
  
• A wilderness permit is required for all technical canyons in Zion and must be obtained independently through Recreation.gov or the Zion Canyon Visitor Center Wilderness Desk
  
• Ropes, harnesses, and rappelling hardware are not available to rent; you should have your own personal gear (available to purchase in-shop)
  
• Canyoneering harnesses with abrasion-resistant Imlay Shufflebutt are available to rent in-shop
  
• Not appropriate for beginners or anyone unfamiliar with technical rappelling—if you are new to canyoneering, consider a guided canyoneering course first
  

What's Included

• Gore-Tex drysuit (fully waterproof; designed for technical slot canyon use)
  
• Coverall
  
• Canyon shoes (grippy soles for wet sandstone, scrambling, and rappel starts)
  
• Neoprene socks
  
• Conditions briefing and gear orientation at pickup
  

Not Included

• Zion National Park wilderness permit (required; obtained independently through Recreation.gov or the Visitor Center Wilderness Desk)
  
• Ropes, harnesses, and rappelling hardware (not available to rent; available to purchase in-shop)
  
• Insulating base layers to wear under the drysuit (required—no cotton; the drysuit blocks water but does not insulate)
  
• Dry bags for electronics and personal gear (strongly recommended; available as an add-on)
  
• Helmets (required for technical canyoneering; available as an add-on or for purchase in shop)
  
• Transportation to trailheads
  
• Meals, snacks, and water
  
• Gratuity — never expected, but always appreciated
  

What to Bring / Wear

• Synthetic or wool base layers to wear under the drysuit—medium weight for shoulder season, heavier thermals for cold-weather or winter routes (no cotton under any circumstances)
  
• Old athletic clothing or tough outer pants to wear over the drysuit to protect it from abrasion in the canyon
  
• Dry bag for phone, permit, snacks, and valuables
  
• Helmet (required for rappelling)
  
• All personal rope hardware and rappelling gear
  
• Plenty of water; most technical canyons have no water sources
  
• High-calorie snacks and lunch—extended cold-canyon days burn more energy
  
• Headlamp