IS THE ROCK RESCUE COURSE FOR YOU?

If you already climb multi-pitch rock routes (or want to start), but are not sure about what to do when things don't go as planned, then this course is for you.

Rope ascending

LOCATION

Revelstoke is a great location to learn about rock rescue due to the short approaches and steep rock.

OBJECTIVES

Learn basic rock rescue skills:

  • Escaping the belay
  • 3:1 hauling system
  • Rope ascending
  • Tandem rappel
  • Lowering

There will also be time for you to ask questions and for us to learn how to solve various common problems, such as what to do when your rope gets stuck on a multi-pitch rappel.

DATES AND PRICE

Dates by request

Max 6:1

Please make sure you have read through the booking conditions and completed the Registration Form before making a payment.

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EQUIPMENTpulley system rock rescue

Please bring the following personal equipment:

  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Rock shoes
  • One 60-70m single climbing rope
  • Belay device
  • 6 x locking carabiners
  • 2 x 120cm slings
  • 3 x non-locking carabiners
  • 6-10 x quickdraws
  • 2 x 5m long x 6-7mm accessory cord
  • 1 x personal prussik (eg. 1.8m x 6mm accessory cord)
  • Optional: old shorter ropes so you don't ruin your nice ones
  • Optional: other equipment you bring on multipitches or gadgets you want to learn about such as a Micro/Nano traxion