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Certified Pro Guide, Instructor, Trainer Canyoning Institute

Certified Lead Pro Guide ACA

University of Utah Canyoneering Instructor

WFR, BLS, CPR

Nurse Practitioner

Founded Non-Profit Canyoning Chicks Coalition.org 2018, 2000+ members

Founded Canyoning Institute.org 2023

Favorite part of canyoning: is teamwork aspect, problem solving, and teaching.  Taking women into the wilderness for exciting adventures!

Favorite Canyon: any canyon I am in :)

Canyoning Kryptonite:  Heights LOL

U of U Canyoneering Program Instructor 

My name is Lindsey Zimmerman and I'm a Level 4 Lead Canyoneer with Canyoning Institute and have my Assistant Canyon Leader Certification from ACA. I am also CPR/First Aid certified. I've been canyoneering for over 5 years and have descended over 100 canyons. I'm a canyon leader with the Canyoning Chicks Coalition and I am also an assistant instructor with the University of Utah canyoneering program. My favorite part of canyoneering is downclimbing, problem solving and being out in the middle of nowhere. I'm always up for an early wake up call for an adventure! 

University Canyoneering Program Instructor

Canyon Leader Canyoning Chicks Coalition

Canyoning Institute Instructor

WFR, CPR

Catherine Kraning is a homemaker with a degree in Architectural Technology and a passionate outdoors enthusiast. She volunteers with Canyoning Chicks, supporting their educational “Knotty Nights” and participating in their annual rendezvous events—opportunities to connect, learn, and explore the outdoors together. I am certified Assistant Canyon Leader through the American Canyoneering Association. She is committed to helping others experience the outdoors in meaningful and memorable ways. I believe that exploring nature should be fun, positive, and safe. The connection that happens when people adventure together is just as important as the canyons themselves.

  WFR & CPR Certified

At heart, I’m a full-time adventurer. You’ll usually find me exploring canyons, learning new skills, and chasing the dream of becoming a canyoning instructor. Canyoning challenges me to think critically, stay present, and trust both myself and my team—skills that carry into every part of my life.

Canyoning Chicks holds a special place in my story. I moved to southern Utah from Missouri not knowing a single person, and this group became my lifeline. Through Canyon­ing Chicks, I found not only my people, but also my passion. I love that this community is built on empowerment, skill-building, and creating competent, confident leaders. It’s more than an outdoor group—it’s a place where people are supported, trained, and encouraged to step into their strength, on rope and off!