Technical Rescue

The technical rescue course is an intermediate-level one-day program that focuses on improvised rock rescue techniques for both single—and multi-pitch rock climbing. Participants will be introduced to and practice essential rescue skills in a ground school setting and then apply the skills to various practical scenarios off the ground.

Skills taught in this course: 

1. Escaping the Belay
2. Technical rope transitions and load transfer
3. Rope ascension
4. Hauling systems (3:1, 5:1, 6:1)
5. Lowering techniques
6. Tandem rappelling

Duration: 1 day

Max climber-to-guide ratio: 4:1

Location Options: Broughton Bluff, Beacon Rock, or Smith Rock

Price per person: 1 climber    $435
2 climbers  $235
3 climbers  $175
4 climbers  $140

Dates: Custom, private dates are available year-round

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