Course MF1076-2 Itineraries in Barrancos

The objectives to be achieved by carrying out this Course on Itineraries in Barrancos are the following: - Analyze cartographic resources and sources, both in traditional physical media and in digital media adapted to new technologies, and identify the characteristics, relief and nature of the terrain represented and know the territories and possibilities of walking, especially in low and medium mountain terrain - Analyze the topographic, geological and biological characteristics of a given area and identify the degree of vulnerability of its natural environment based on its classification as protected or unprotected space, to relate the critical aspects of deterioration of said environment with the practice of sports-recreational activities. - Interpret meteorological information to predict climatic conditions and their possible evolution, from sources of information of different natures adapted to new technologies or derived from direct observation of the natural environment, and anticipate adverse situations that may occur by taking the necessary measures to adapt the sports-recreational activity, canceling it if necessary. - Apply orientation techniques in the natural environment of traditional use, specific to new technologies or derived from the interpretation of fortune resources, using, in accordance with the available means and resources, instruments, equipment, cartographic sources and/or natural clues. - Identify the characteristics of the users demanding the service by determining their level of motor skill, their level of physical condition, mastery of the techniques of the activity, psychological condition and their interests, motivations and degree of personal autonomy based on their age, in relation to the practice of canyoning activities. - Collect information on the geographical space where the canyoning activity will be carried out in relation to its topographical and environmental characteristics, the specific regulations related to the practice of sports-recreational activities that may be applied and its possibilities of access, communication and movement according to the characteristics of the activity to be carried out. - Describe and carry out the diagnostic analysis of the context of intervention, collecting, processing and integrating the different types of information obtained to specify the access and return itinerary, the route through the ravine, its difficulty, location of possible escape routes, the level of sports equipment, the level of safety and establish the development of all the direct and complementary activities that will be carried out in the development of the requested activity. - Establish the processes and periodicity for the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the objectives established in the design of a driving activity in ravines. - Apply evaluation techniques and procedures in canyon driving activities to identify the parameters that express the quality and safety of the service, paying special attention to the degree of satisfaction of all participants and establish, based on the information obtained, the correction and adaptation measures for this type of activity in the design of future canyon driving activities. - Specify the access itinerary to the ravine for travel on foot, through low and medium mountain terrain, integrated into a canyoning driving activity program, in accordance with the objectives and guidelines established in said program. - Prepare, based on the canyoning guide service requested and the typology and number of requesting users, the activity sheet specifying the canyon itinerary, the difficulties, the needs of materials for progression and safety, and the schedules, in order to to avoid possible contingencies, adjusting to the guidelines of the activity program. - Establish, based on a canyoning activity program and the design of the corresponding itinerary, the safety protocols for the protection of users, anticipating possible risks and contingencies. - Establish access and environmental preservation protocols and determine prevention and safety measures for the development of a canyoning activity program in a specific geographic location. - Apply necessary resource management techniques in the preparation of canyoning driving activities.