PPAS Self Rescue Class

Learn the skills necessary to implement a single-pitch rock rescue. This course offers the tools needed to address the problem before it requires an institutional rescue. Truly a must have skill set for all climbers.

Skills taught but not limited to:

• Knots and hitches for rescue scenarios
• Hands free systems
• Escaping the belay and belay takeover
• Rescue raises (3:1) and lowers
• Ascending the rope
• Counter-balanced rescue
• Risk manangement for rescue avoidance

Course Prerequisites:
Climbers will benefit with prior climbing experience, solid rope handling skills.