Advanced Rope Work and Rescue
Accidents happen and mistakes are made. When this happens you will often be glad to have the rope work and rescue skills necessary to solve the problems that arise.
How do you rescue your partner when you are on the second pitch of a route? Can you simultaneously abseil with an injured climber? Can you pass a knot through the belay system or abseil device?
This rope rescue course is aimed at climbers who wish to learn emergency rescue and rope work skills in a practical situation and it will aim to equip you with the ability to be more self-reliant when climbing on adventurous terrain. The instruction is given from a climber's perspective - offering practical solutions to real situations using just the gear you normally carry.
The training is carried out at a variety of local venues; featuring both single and multi-pitch climbs where you can practice a variety of self-rescue techniques.
This is an advanced course and to get the most from it you should be comfortable leading unsupervised at your chosen grade.
We will usually cover the following topics :
- Anticipating problems and preparing accordingly.
- Stance management, rope work and equipment selection
- Rescue strategies, knots & procedures
- Escaping from the system
- Use of prussics and other ascenders
- Hauling
- Crag evacuation - Hoisting, lowering and abseiling
- Rescues involving leaders and traverses
This course normally lasts two days and aimed at climbers who wish to learn emergency rescue and rope work skills in a practical situation. However as normal dates, venues and duration of the courses are by arrangement and totally customisable. Please do not hesitate to get in touch to discuss your requirements.