My family had an awesome and memorable time with our guide Mike in Bow and Arrow Canyon near Moab. At the beginning of the day, my children had some worried looks and nervousness on what was to come. Four repels later, my children got over their fears and were all smiles thanks to the one of best guides I have had the chance to meet. Mike was professional, humorous, knowledgable of the area, and helped the whole family out learning how to repel. Mike orientated everyone to the gear, we put on harnesses, grabbed our helmets and gloves and we were off. The hike was great at our pace. Mike took time to point out all the sights and goings on (including watching the ATV negotiate one of the toughest spots on the Poison Spiker Mesa trail). Mike took our new Christmas picture next to Longbow Arch. He then began learning the ropes literally! I never felt unsafe at anytime. We began with an orientation to the correct gear usage and form. We then progressed to repel with a smaller ledge. We then progressed to 130 ft decent! This is where Mike shined getting helping the kids overcome their fear and complete the repel. We finished up with two more repels. Along the way the boys learned how to freshen up in the desert, my daughters how to ready the ropes. This is my second NAVTEC led adventure. Boy- they deliver an excellent adventure. We are all hooked novice canyoneers now thanks to Mike and NAVTEC!