Rock and Moor - Self Rescue

2 Days

Advanced

South Devon

Ratio: Up to 4 clients to 1 instructor:

1:2 £400
1:4 £220

About the Self Rescue course:

This two day Self Rescue course provides an in-depth look at keeping things simple to avoid problems arising, whilst giving you the knowledge and skills to get out of trouble if the odd tangle or accident happens and benightment looms.

This course focuses on single pitch climbing although these skills will be transferrable to longer climbs and will help you gain an understanding of the risks these adventures bring.

The Self Rescue course will take place in South Devon (we will discuss which venue will be best for you).

Objectives of the Self Rescue course:

  • Fundamentals of problem avoidance and simple solutions
  • What makes a good climbing team
  • Choosing the right adventure for your ability and confidence
  • What emergency equipment should you carry
  • Assessing the situation
  • Escaping off a climb
  • Retrievable abseiling
  • Dealing with stuck equipment
  • How to manage a stuck climber
  • Escaping the system
  • A simple short 3:1 hoist
  • Ascending a rope
  • ABC First Aid considerations on the cliff
  • Stabilising and assisting a conscious casualty with minor injuries to the ground
  • Environment considerations
  • Going or calling for help!

Included:

  • Highly qualified and experienced rope specialist rock climbing instructor
  • Use of all essential rock climbing equipment such as climbing harness, helmet, belay device, ropes

All you will need to bring:

  • Warm, comfortable clothing appropriate to the day. It is always worth packing waterproofs.
  • Packed lunch and a drink
  • Comfy trainers to climb in (or climbing shoes if you have some).
  • A ‘Go for it’ mental attitude

If you have your own personal climbing equipment, such as harness, helmet, belay device, screw gate karabiner etc. do please bring them along.

Previous experience:

Best suited for experienced climbers on the pathway of learning to leading outdoors. Or perhaps you’ve been leading for a while and are looking to prepare yourself for multi pitch adventures.