Rock Rescue
- Duration: 9 Hours
This course is designed for advanced climbers. All participants must have previous multi-pitch climbing experience and must be familiar with climbing knots and hitches, know how to use a GriGri, plaquette device, and prussic, and feel comfortable using climbing equipment.
AMGA-Trained Guide
Climbing Equipment
Insurance for Climbing
Lunch Box and Drinking Water
Red Truck Transportation
Equipment for Self-Rescue
5 Essential Knots/Hitches
Escaping the Belay
Baseline
Top Management Belay and Lowering
Mechanical Advantage Hauling System
Ascending/Rappelling
Tandem Rappel
Counterbalance Rappel
Spider Systems
Base Managed Pick off
Knot Passing
Morning: Multi-pitch Trojan Horse or Deep in Space
Afternoon: Mini Rescue Simulation, Additional Practice and Skill Refinement, Discussion of Ascending to a Fallen Lead Climber
Climbing Gear (if you have it)
Athletic Clothing
Closed-Toed Shoes / Socks
Refillable Water Bottle
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Snacks
Equip yourself to deal with the unexpected when climbing a multi-pitch route with this three-day course.
While many climbers are aware of some of the dangers of multi-pitch climbing, many believe that these types of emergencies won’t affect them. But what happens when your partner gets injured and you are more than one pitch off the ground? As a multi-pitch climber, you need to be prepared for this type of situation.
By taking this rock rescue course, you will equip you with the skills and knowledge to self-rescue an injured climber on a multi-pitch route. This ultimate risk management technique is necessary for any serious climber. Who knows? You may save a life.
What climbing experience do I need for this course?
What is included in this course?
What skills are taught?
Baseline
Hauling Systems
Ascending
Tandem Rappel
Counterbalance Rappel/ Pick Off
Spider Lanyard
What is the projected itinerary?
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
*Note: Each day is expected to start at 8 a.m. and end by 5 p.m.
What should I bring?