Whether you climb 5.12 sport routes, moderate alpine routes, or typically just follow your partner; it’s crucial that you know how to get out of a rock climbing emergency.
This course is intended for all multi-pitch climbers who lead and follow, as well as sport and traditional climbers who are interested in climbing farther above the ground.
Technical rescue skills are critical for your safety and enhance your enjoyment and confidence every time you leave the ground. Continual practice and refinement of these skills is necessary in order to master them before an accident occurs.
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Each morning, meet your climbing instructor at 8am and hike to the climbing site. You can expect to be back to the parking lot around 4pm each afternoon. You are responsible for your own lodging and food. Campsites are available nearby the climbing area.
Day 1 - Spend the first day focusing on individual rock rescue components that support a bigger picture of rescue. Your instructor will break each section into smaller pieces as we build a skill set for high angle rescue. All lessons will be held on the ground in lecture sessions with practical application after each lecture.
Day 2 - On the second day you will focus on putting technical rescue skills into practice. Each participant will hang over the cliff edge as an instructor supports them in performing a series of rescue tasks. Be prepared to hang from a harness for hours at a time as you and your peers practice the rescue skills learned the previous day.
This course will leave you with knowledge and practical application of:
PLUS: