GOOGLE FIVE STAR REVIEWS

Traci Pantzke

It was an exceptional service instructor for canyoneering skills at all levels!! The class was adapted to our current experience and skill levels to advance us from where we currently were. Tom is great at explaining and demonstrating the skills, thanks Tom! It was an incredible class

Brendan

I am new to canyoneering and wanted to get some hands on experience. Tom is super knowledgeable and great leading all skill levels. This would be a great adventure if visiting on vacation or work team building. We worked on anchor …More

Chad Sanders

Absolutely a great course!
Hands on practice from tying knots to making different anchors with great explanations of each one and what they do before we got on rope.

Chad Butler

I took the canyoneering course from Tom. He is an amazing teacher and guide. He takes the theory and gives practical application that comes from his extensive experience. I came away from the experience feeling like I have a foundational …More

Rob Schiffer

Safe, fun family adventure in a beautiful
setting. Tom is a friendly, knowledgable professional. Our children felt safe and were able to challenge themselves. We highly recommend him!

Arik Jacobson

Tom is an excellent teacher and he has such an awesome attitude. 10/10 I will be taking another class from him!

Ilana Rauzman

This hike was INCREDIBLE! I highly highly recommend. Tom was patient and chill but at the same time exciting and adventurous. We are a family of 7 with kids ranging from 8-20. Everyone felt safe and challenged and everyone was able to go …More

Kat Houston

Can't express enough how much fun it is to learn from instructors who are knowledgeable, patient, and really funny/fun to spend time with! Our group had every opportunity to ask questions and that vital hands on guidance and practice 🙏
Thank you Tom & Ashley

Kristopher Harman

Tom did a great job with both the Advanced Ropework and Rescue classes. My mind is spinning from all the extra knowledge I gained this weekend. Now I just need to put myself to practicing all my new skills.

Alan Graham

Amazing instructor - for me & my teenage son, as we are relatively new to this sport (I’ve done some mountaineering and a bit of trad climbing, my son only has rock gym experience) - Tom was perfect! He starts with great overview and …More

Delia Bortis

Amazing experience taking my very first, free intro-course in Canyoneering! Tom was incredibly insightful at making sure we were comfortable and safe at all times while "learning the ropes" of basic rappeling. He is clearly passionate about …More

Matt Ashmore

I had such a fantastic time with Tom! I found AZ Rock & Canyon and made contact immediately, seeking the knowledge required to get started climbing with others. I told him a bit about me and exactly my goals, and we were able to find a …More

Nancy Beasley

A fantastic experience! The trainer, Tom, was punctual and well prepared. The teaching material was clear and concise. As a kinesthetic learner, I appreciated the multiple opportunities for hands-on learning. I felt Tom was genuinely …More

Tasha Kankaanpaa

What a fun class - Tom is extremely knowledgeable and encouraged our class to think independently and work as a team to inspect/build anchors safely and efficiently. The skills I learned were utilized a few days later and I felt much more …More

Randy Evans

My teenage daughter and I had a fabulous experience on a private canyoneering class with Tom. This was the first time for my daughter and the first in a long time for me. Tom explained everything so well, was patient, listened well, was …More

Bianca Chan

Tom was an amazing climbing guide. We have seen him 3 separate times during our extended stay in Scottsdale and every time he was helpful, professional and super knowledgeable. He made me (a nervous climber) feel very comfortable. Can't get better than Tom/AZ Rock and Canyon Adventures.

Jeff

What an awesome adventure. Tom and Ashley were great guides and made sure that we enjoyed our day. Very friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to mountaineering. Don't think twice about signing up with them for a day of outdoor fun!

Brandon Guard

I took one of the classes AZ Rock and Canyon offered and can not say enough about it. I already knew some but Tom and Jeremiah went over everything and why we do things the way we do so you have a better understanding of everything. After …More

skz of Skrzyńsko and the Church of the Priest-Slaying Spider

Great equipment, class, and Sedona canyoneering experience with AZ Rock and Canyon Adventures. Planning on more with them.

Dan Fonseca

Tom delivered a great beginners Canyoneering Skills class and identified how these skills apply to your safety and enjoyment in Canyoneering. I would definitely consider taking additional classes.

Carolyn G

Had a great couple days with guide Tom hiking the McDowell Sonoran Preserve Loop one day and canyoneering the next. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to anything desert and is super fun to be around! The canyoneering trip was incredible, long rappels (190ft!) with breathtaking views. Looking forward to the next trip out!

John Mecklin

I can't say enough good things about AZ Rock and Canyon. The instructor was knowledgeable, professional, helpful, and friendly. We met up where and when we said we would and the Jeremy made every effort to make sure that all participants …More

A P

Echoing the great comments already out there about our experiencece with Tom and Jeremy. Didn't really know what to expect with our 2 on 2 intro course (we liked the idea of a canyon as our first trip). Surpassed our expectations and …More

Chris C

Tom is an excellent instructor. He has a wealth of knowledge but doesn't overwhelm his students and adjusts the training and communication to meet the individual students goals for the specific class.

Shane Barker

Knowledgeable, professional, and trustworthy. Highly recommend!

Scott Mills

Tom and Jeremy offer an exceptional course, backed with both patience and knowledge. I took their basic canyoneering course, they were attentive in the instruction and highly adaptive to the students. If you're looking to get into …More

Kegn Moorcroft

My husband and I took the advanced rope rescue course and were enamored with all the information we received. We are ready to practice the valuable skills we learned and be safer when canyoneering.

Terry Pavey

Apparent that Tom is a true master of canyoneering. He made the class interesting and the content was structured in a way that it was easy to absorb and applicable towards real life skills necessary for canyoneering. Amazing experience!

Beth Schwenn

Highly recommend AZ Rock and Canyon Adventures. Tom and Jeremy are excellent instructors for both climbing and Canyoneering. They also organize great outings where you can put your new skills to use!

Luc Papillon

My spouse and our 3 young adventurous boys (9,11,13) went on a canyonnering day in the Christopher Creek Canyon near Payson (AZ) with two outstanding guides from Arizona Rock and Canyon Adventures in early August 2018. …More

Marnie S

I had a great time in the beginner canyoneering course! Tom and Jeremy are excellent teachers and want their students prepared to safely enjoy canyoneering. I highly recommend to anyone who is interested!

Jerry Arizona

Tom and Jeremiah are great. Ask around and everyone will tell you AZ Rock & Canyon is THE place to go for canyoneering lessons in Arizona. They are experts and canyoneering is a sport where you want to learn from the best. Their gear is …More

Erek Burek

Great people Tom and Jeremy. They put together a great and fun Rendezvous. Both are very knowledgeable and great organization. This is an epic Rendezvous and a must for all canyoneering levels. Both know a lot about canyoneering and are great teachers. The best canyoneering there is in Arizona.

Peter Bugg

Canyoneering class with them over President's Day weekend, and it was exactly what I was looking for. I had a little canyon and climbing experience before this, and this was what I needed to get the confidence to build …More

Ben Nuttle

Tom offers extensive experience and helpful insights. He's great at providing context in answering questions and showing the rationale behind making safe choices in the field.

Sue Rutherford

What an epic day learning quick release rigging, best canyoneering practices, friction adjustment techniques, and my favorite... putting it all into practice with some awesome rappels at a beautiful spot "Zig Zag" in the Superstition …More

Vyonne Mincberg

Second year with this duo, Tom and Jeremy. They really deliver on the “extreme fun” while emphasizing safe practices, teaching, learning sharing. It all comes together like a beautiful dance with nature. Thank you!

Matthew McCraw

I can’t say enough good things about Tom and Jeremy. Both were knowledgeable and very helpful. I’ll definitely be scheduling another outing with AZ Rock and Canyon Adventures!

Eric Moorcroft

Great group of knowledgeable instructors in a safe and controlled setting. Highly reccomend for all levels of outdoors adventurers.

Mileth Ruiz

I took the Advanced Rigging class and it was very informative and fun! Lots of good info and the instructors were very nice!

Ryan Hart

Excellent rendezvous again this year. Always good people, great weather, and fantastic locations.

CindyPi

Tom and Jeremy are great hosts, excellent organizers and always concerned about participants welfare. A great time of year to be in AZ. cindy pickett

Talicia Baker

Very knowledgeable a firm on safety. Great with answering questions and providing feedback. Amazing experience!!!

Ask Me

Just did their intro to canyoneering class and it was awesome. Very knowledgeable and willing to work with you to make sure you have the skills down. Highly recommended using them for training and gear.

Bryan Rood

Great Instructors with a fine attention to detail. They teach you how to be confident and safe in any level canyon.

Jason Carey

These guys know their stuff. Great adventures, loads of technical knowledge, an appreciation for the outdoors, all packaged with an abundance of laughs. Good times guaranteed.

Jacob Cowan

a great class. Tom explains things in easy to understand ways and is good about giving lots of hands on opportunities. highly recommended!

Adam Sierra

I highly recommend signing up for a class with Arizona Rock and Canyon Adventures. Instructors were very professional and really knew their stuff. I would sign up for another one of their classes in a heartbeat.

Patti Pike

Great instruction! I was very nervous at the start of class, and by the end of class I felt calm, confident and accomplished. Thank you!

Klaus Strzyzewski

Highly knowledgeable instructor (Tom); well-paced, balanced mix of lecture and hands-on training. Highly recommend this course.

Jeremy S

Awesome crew! Very experienced and knowledgeable. Great instruction. Can't say enough great things about these folks!

Samantha Barrale

The canyoneering course that I took through the Arizona Mountaineering Club and AZ Rock and Canyon helped me learn the basic skills to canyoneering.

Kevin Todd

Tom did an excellent job teaching the introductory coursework for canyoneering. Thanks!

Sam Degan

Tom and Jeramy are excellent guides and always have safety as the priority.

Andrew Humphreys

Tom and Jeremy are two of the most stand-up guys I've ever met. These guys run a solid operation.

Brent McCormick

First time doing wet canyons! What a blast! Thanks Tom & Jeremy!

Kenton Harman

I highly recommend Arizona Rock and Canyon Adventures. They know their stuff!

Lori Steinmetz

Highly knowledgeable
Patience is extremely high …More

Nullis NaN

Have trained and canyoned with. Top shelf with these two!

Chris Johnson

Very experienced and knowledgeable team

Lisa Gerdl

Your go-to for everything rock.

Brandon Levander

Great experience with this group.