Rock Rescue Course

2 days Rock Rescue Training

Our Rock Rescue Course deals with problems that frequently confront recreational climbers and covers the skills necessary to keep minor problems from turning into serious accidents or injuries. You will learn an array of practical procedures, including how to lower a tired, frightened, or injured climber off a single or multi-pitch climb, what to do when a top-rope gets stuck, and ways to assist an injured partner up or down vertical terrain.

We thoroughly cover basic rescue techniques that every climber should know. We review anchors, equalizing protection, and rappelling and practice belay escapes, passing knots, and ascending ropes. We apply hauling and lowering systems as well as rappelling with an injured victim. The course also covers the issues involved in combining emergency medical services with the rescue procedures.

When you complete this course you should be well equipped with the management skills and the technical procedures needed for dealing with the accidents and problems commonly encountered in rock and ice climbing. This course can also be customized for specialized activities, missions, and settings.

Introduction to Rock Climbing Course Itinerary:

• 2 days of focused instruction and practice in technical rescue scenarios.  Participants will leave this intensive course with a solid skill set allowing them to perform a technical rescue in a vertical setting.

Is this trip for me?

This trip is for anyone interested in learning the fundamental skill of rock rescue in a beautiful outdoor setting.  Basic knowledge of climbing and rope systems required.

Equipment

We supply the Ropes, Rock Rack, and all technical equipment.  Climbers will need to have rock shoes, harness, and helmet (free rental).  You will need to carry your own back pack to the instructional area with your personal equipment, clothes, water, snack food, and have some some space for a rope.  Hiking shoes or running shoes work fine for the short hikes in and out.

Course Details:

Price: 2000 NOK per person. Minimum 4 climbers.

Dates: Every Friday/Saturday all summer.  Custom Dates available.

Trip Length: 2 days, 9am – 5pm

Skill Level: No previous climbing required.

Guiding Ratio: 5 climbers:1 guide is our maximum ratio.

Included in Price:

- all guide and technical equipment.

- climbing shoes, harness, and helmet.

Not Included in Price:

- clothing, food, water, or backpack.

- transportation.

- travel insurance.