Description

Rock climbing self rescue is a vital skill for any climber and should be practiced routinely. Whether you need to lower an injured climber safely off of a route, escape a lead belay to call for help, or simply help your partner through a difficult section of climbing – self rescue skills are one of the absolute best tools you can have at your disposal as a rock climber.

Our Rock Rescue essentials course is a condensed version of our 2 day rock rescue course. You will learn the basic skills needed for a rescue including knots and anchors, techniques for rappelling and ascending ropes in a rescue, self and team rescue techniques, and plenty on hands on practice.

Various types of friction hitches, the munter mule with overhand backup, mechanical advantage hauling systems, and rappelling with an injured climber are all covered in depth. With these skills, you will be able to escape a belay, ascend a rope, transfer loads, assist partners, and safely rappel as a team.

This course is the final curriculum for our Wilderness First Aid for Climbers WFR recertification and will encompass and focus more on wilderness first aid scenarios utilizing rock rescue techniques.

 

Prerequisites:

Participants should be able to comfortably climb 5.7 outdoors on a top rope as well as have experience with basic climbing systems such as belaying and tying friction hitches.  Previous leading experience and multipitch climbing experience is strongly recommended, but not required.

Dates/Price
Course Dates Price Location Course Length Difficulty Rating
Course DatesApril 27th, 2025 Price$269 LocationGolden or Boulder, CO Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm Difficulty Rating3/10
Course DatesJune 20th, 2025 Price$269 LocationGolden or Boulder, CO Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm Difficulty Rating3/10
Course DatesSeptember 14th, 2025 Price$269 LocationGolden or Boulder, CO Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm Difficulty Rating3/10
Course DatesSeptember 26th, 2025 Price$269 LocationGolden or Boulder, CO Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm Difficulty Rating3/10
Course DatesOctober 5th, 2025 Price$269 LocationGolden or Boulder, CO Course Length8:00am to 4:00pm` Difficulty Rating3/10
Highlights
  • Learn from a pro! Our guides/instructors have undergone rigorous training and certification to be able to teach you
  • Learn how to initiate load transfers to perform raises and lowers
  • Hands on experience in a fun and relaxed learning environment
  • Focus on the fundamentals needed to perform rescue
  • Learn how much you can accomplish with minimal climbing gear
Price Includes

Includes:

  • A professionally trained and/or certified AMGA guide or instructor
  • All necessary climbing equipment including harnesses, helmets, climbing shoes, belay devices, ropes, and protection
  • Professional guiding and instruction throughout the entire day
  • Resources to further your rock climbing journey

Excludes:

  • Transportation. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from a designated meeting area
  • Gratuity
  • Personal items such as food, clothing, backpack, etc.
  • Entrance fees and parking fees (where necessary)
Topics Covered
  • Friction hitches and knots used in rock rescue
  • Munter mule knot with an overhand backup
  • How to escape a belay
  • Mechanical advantage hauling systems
  • Ascending a rope
  • Load transfers
  • Improvised lowers
  • Tandem and counter-balance rappelling
  • Anchor considerations
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