Rock Rescue Course

Rock Rescue Course Overview

What happens when things go wrong on a multi-pitch rock climb? This intensive field program is designed for traditional and sport climbers who want to take safety into their own hands. Under the direct guidance of certified rock guides, you will master the critical self-rescue protocols, mechanical advantage systems, and ropework required to efficiently manage vertical emergencies and safely extract an injured partner.

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Core Technical Skills You Will Learn

Our practical curriculum focuses on high-retention, step-by-step rescue systems that work on real rock:

• Escaping the Belay: Learn the foundational sequence to safely tie off the belay and transfer the load of a fallen climber onto the anchor so you can take action.
• Ascending a Fixed Rope: Master the mechanics of using friction hitches, or mechanical ascenders to climb up to a stranded or injured partner.
• Mechanical Advantage Hauling: Practice building 3:1 and 6:1 hauling systems to lift a heavy load or assist a climber over a difficult roof.
• Lowers, Counter-Balance & Tandem Rappelling: Learn advanced descent tactics to safely lower a partner or descend with an injured partner back down to the ground together

Our Small-Group Guiding Guarantee

This course operates at a strict 6:1 student-to-guide ratio. This guarantees your guide can inspect every knot, friction hitch, and load transfer you execute during the day.

Course Prerequisites

This is an advanced safety course. Before enrolling, participants must meet these criteria:

• Climbing Experience: Solid proficiency with outdoor sport or traditional lead climbing and building multi-point anchors.
• Foundational Ropework: Complete comfort tying clove hitches, munter hitches, prusiks, and friction knots on the fly.

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