TCS Basic Self Rescue - Modular Track - CMC State - 2023

Climbing Course

TCS Basic Self Rescue - Modular Track

This class is the first of three rock self-rescue classes we offer. It is a prerequisite for all other rock rescue classes. It may be taken as a stand-alone class, or as part of the Alpine Climbing School "Modular" track.

This is an all-day class held at the CMC Climbing wall.

Completion of online learning is required before field day.

Prerequisite for this class is Intermediate rock. Please do not sign up if you have not taken this class. 

We will cover three basic self-rescue skills:

  1. How to do a belay takeover in a top rope
    environment
  2. How to ascend a rope with prusiks
  3. How to rappel past an obstruction in the rope
Course Requirements

This course has no scheduled activities.

Roster
Required Equipment

Helmet
Harness
Belay device with large locking carabiner (ex: Black Diamond ATC or Petzl
Reverso)
Autoblock with locking carabiner
Double runner with locking carabiner
  -at least 3 additional locking carabiners (yes, that is 6 total lockers minimum)
Waist prusik and Foot prusik (we will have material to make these if you do not
have your own at this time)
Climbing shoes (optional)
Belay gloves (recommended, but not required)



Course Materials

There are no materials for this course.