This hands-on course introduces essential self-rescue skills every outdoor climber should know. Whether you’re climbing single-pitch trad or short multipitch routes, learning how to manage problems when things go sideways is critical. This course builds rope management fluency and lays the groundwork for more advanced rescue techniques.

Ideal for any outdoor climber—especially those venturing onto trad or multipitch terrain. It’s also an excellent course for those pursuing instructor or guide training, offering a strong foundation in both rescue systems and general technical proficiency.

• Outdoor climbing experience (sport and/or trad)
• Proficient at top rope and lead belaying with a tube-style device or GriGri
• You’ll get the most out of the course if you’re already familiar with tying:
  • Stopper knot
  • Overhand on a bight
  • Clove hitch
  • Munter hitch
  • Mule hitch
  • Autoblock

• Essential knots and hitches used in rescue scenarios
• How to release a plaquette under load
• Converting a plaquette into a lower
• Simple 3:1 mechanical advantage haul systems
• Introduction to load transfers
• Counterbalance ascending

1:1 | $285
1:2 | $185 per Person
1:3 | $150 per Person