Our self rescue course is two days long but can be split into two single day courses if this works best for your personal schedule. Day one
will cover the basics such as friction hitches, rescue specific knots, and basic hauling systems. On day two we will break into advanced multi pitch techniques such as rescuing the injured leader or second and assisting them to safety by ascending or lowering and rappeling.
Day one emphasizes minimizing the risks in the first place (risk management). We will teach you new skills and tricks to stay safe and how
to reduce the chance of ever having to use the rescue skills you learn on the course.
With Appalachian climbing school you will learn the most up to date and efficient systems being used by A.M.G.A. guides today. No complicated
confusing systems, we focus on simplicity and efficiency. All the skills taught in this course are useful in everyday climbing and will
improve both your speed and safety on the rock. All climbers should be skilled in self rescue for themselves and the people they climb
with.
Topics Covered:
- Belay escapes. (also how to stay out of the system in the first place.).
- Raising and lowering systems.
- Ascending fixed and counterbalanced ropes
- Use of belay devices. (Gri-Gri's, ATC-guide, Reverso's etc)
- Multi pitch rappeling with an injured climber
Number on Course: Maximum of 4 Course length: 2 days (can be broken into one day segments)
7 Principles Appalachian Climbing School
PO Box 477
Fayetteville, WV 25840
304-640-1755
