Rock Rescue: 2 Day

During this 2 day course participants will learn the essentials of rescue in rock climbing. If you're starting to climb multi pitch sport routes, leading multi pitch trad, or climbing alpine rock then this course will give you the skills to prepare for the unexpected. From stuck belay devices to multipitch rappelling with an injured climber the 2 day rescue course has you covered. 

Our course starts on day 1 with the basics of single pitch rescue skills such as pick offs, rope ascending, belay escapes, and mechanical advantage. On day 2 we cover multi pitch rescue skills such as hauling, load transfers, and tandem and counter balance rappels. By the end of the course you will have the skills to execute your own self rescue on long rock routes with 4 or more pitches. 

Course venues include: Vantage, Index, Darrington, Mount Erie

Custom and available upon request: Squamish, Boulder CO, Moab Utah, or Red Rock Nevada. 

Learning Outcomes

• Rope Ascending 
• Belay Escapes
• Load Transfers
• Single Pitch and Multi-pitch Lowers
• Pick offs
• Mechanical Advantage and Hauling
• Tandem and Counter Balance Rappelling 

Best for

• Climbers with a good foundation of sport or traditional climbing skills
• Ability to tie knots & hitches
• Climbing partners looking to improve their team dynamic
• Climbers that are taking their skills to longer and higher routes and want to have rescue skills in the event of unexpected events 

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 Cancellation Policy

Domestic trips and courses cancelled more than 20 days before the start date will be refunded in full. Cancellations less than 20 days in advance of the start date will be given a refund, minus a $75 processing fee. Cancelling a trip or course in 10 days or less of the start date will not be refunded. International trips have a 60 day cancellation policy.