Trip
Climb – Large Classroom / Climbing Wall West
Winter Tech Seminar Series #3: Escaping the Belay. This series is a collaborative space where we can discuss and practice specific skills that have been introduced in various CMC classes. Session 3 topic is how to escape the belay, the first step in many rescue techniques.
Contacts
- Thu, Feb 5, 2026
- Denver
- Mountaineering, Climbing
- Adults
- Easy
- FULL (12 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
While this is open to all with a climbing background, participants who climb multi-pitch routes, climb in areas where belaying from the top is common, are remote in nature, or are interested in learning more about rope and rescue systems will benefit the most from attending.
We will discuss how to escape the belay and why we should all be well versed in the skill. While the skill is primarily used for rescue scenarios, we will discuss where these techniques can be used in normal climbing days.
This seminar will occur from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the CMC Base Camp on Feb 5th.
Required Equipment
Harness
2x prussik or friction hitch chords
Cordelette
Double length sling
Tube style belay device with the ability to be set up in 'guide mode'
Assisted braking belay device (GriGri or similar)
5 locking carabiners with minimum of 3 being HMS or Pear shaped locking carabiners
4 snap gate carabiners
Gear for an extended rappel
Belay gloves (optional)