Self rescue
The course is tailored to meet the group's specific needs, with progress monitored by our experienced instructor. A typical schedule might include:
Day 1
Route planning
How to make a belay for rescues
Rescue theory
Prusik techniques for ascending and descending past knots
System escape methods if the rope is in reach/out of reach
Assisting stuck climbers
Abseiling past knot
Day 2
Casualty management
Hoisting a stuck climber
Lowering an injured climber
Extensive practical exercises
Skills Covered
Using guidebooks
Route selection
Communication on climbing sites
Problem-solving strategies
Self-rescue rope techniques
System escape procedures
Casualty care
Prusik ascending and descending beyond knots
Abseiling past knots
Improvised rescue equipment usage
Emergency ascents and descents
Hoisting and lowering techniques
Why is a self-rescue course essential?
Self-rescue skills not only enable you to safely and efficiently escape challenging situations but also provide the knowledge and awareness to reduce the likelihood of such incidents occurring in the first place.
Even with careful planning and caution, accidents can still happen and errors may be made. In these moments, possessing rope work and rescue techniques is invaluable for resolving the situation effectively.
This course is tailored to your specific needs and taught from a climber’s viewpoint, delivering practical solutions for real scenarios using only the equipment you typically carry.
The course is tailored to meet the group's specific needs, with progress monitored by our experienced instructor. A typical schedule might include:
Day 1
Route planning
How to make a belay for rescues
Rescue theory
Prusik techniques for ascending and descending past knots
System escape methods if the rope is in reach/out of reach
Assisting stuck climbers
Abseiling past knot
Day 2
Casualty management
Hoisting a stuck climber
Lowering an injured climber
Extensive practical exercises
Skills Covered
Using guidebooks
Route selection
Communication on climbing sites
Problem-solving strategies
Self-rescue rope techniques
System escape procedures
Casualty care
Prusik ascending and descending beyond knots
Abseiling past knots
Improvised rescue equipment usage
Emergency ascents and descents
Hoisting and lowering techniques
Why is a self-rescue course essential?
Self-rescue skills not only enable you to safely and efficiently escape challenging situations but also provide the knowledge and awareness to reduce the likelihood of such incidents occurring in the first place.
Even with careful planning and caution, accidents can still happen and errors may be made. In these moments, possessing rope work and rescue techniques is invaluable for resolving the situation effectively.
This course is tailored to your specific needs and taught from a climber’s viewpoint, delivering practical solutions for real scenarios using only the equipment you typically carry.