If you climb long enough, you will eventually be involved in or witness some form of climbing accident or emergency. Are you prepared? This course will cover 
numerous scenarios where you will need to go to the aid of an injured or incapacitated climber. The skills and systems covered range from super simple solutions to the highly complex. This is one of our most advanced courses and will be paced according to the participant’s readiness to advance to the next topic. Techniques taught in this course include belay escapes, haul systems, tandem rappels, counterbalance rappels and rope ascension.
| Cost | $350 for 2 days $450 for 3 days |
| Dates | Courses begin every Sat. and Tues. April – October. Call for special date requests. |
| Class Size | Ratio max of 2 to 1 |
| Discounts | Bring a friend $100 off total fee. |
| Ages | 17 and Up (Call us for age restrictions) |
| Times | 8:30 AM on the porch |
Prerequisite |
Participants should have a firm grasp of basic climbing skills: Belaying, rappelling, voice commands, basic knots. |
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This course is conducted entirely outdoors in a two or three day format. We recommend that you take this course with a climbing partner if possible.
It is worth stating that the amount of information presented in our courses can be overwhelming. While we do offer the Self Rescue Course as a two day course, students usually walk away with a better working knowledge of the techniques when they take the three day version.
You should bring your normal climbing equipment which should include 2 20’-22’ cordelets, 2 48” slings, 2 prusiks and at least 3 pear shaped locking carabiners, If you have a rack, bring it also. We will also have plenty of equipment for you to use and experiment with. All personal equipment is subject to inspection and approval by your guide to determined its' appropriateness and safe condition.
