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ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue - 2026

Climbing Course

ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue

This class reviews and expands upon self-rescue skills taught in the ARC Pro Basic Self Rescue class by teaching more skills applicable on single pitch climbing terrain, including top-managed sites.

Contacts

Scott Kime
Scott Kime
Leader

Students will learn how to escape a belay, perform a climber pick-off in a top-rope belay situation, assist a climber from above using hauling methods, and lower a climber from a top belay.  The class consists of two outdoor field days for learning and practicing skills.

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Course Requirements

This course has no scheduled activities.

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Required Equipment
  • Basic climbing kit- harness, helmet, shoes- including approach/hiking and climbing
  • Belay device- whichever type(s) you own and use to include an autoblocking device such as the BD Guide or Petzl Reverso.
  • Personal tether- 120 cm sewn nylon sling or PAS or equivalent
  • One 120 cm thin dyneema sling (to release your guide belay device)
  • One additional double length (120 cm) sewn nylon sling/runner
  • At least 2 quickdraws or alpine draws
  • Non-locking carabiners- at least 4
  • Locking carabiners- at least 6 total with at least 4 large HMS/Pear-shaped
  • Two rappel back-up/rescue loops- 10-15 inch tied loops of 5-6 mm nylon cord (made from a 4-ft. length of cord), or small Hollow-block loop; bring 2 separate loops
  • Cordelette- 14-22 ft. of 7 mm nylon cord (untied length)
  • *Optional*- Foot and waist prusik loops if owned (from Intermediate Rock)
Course Materials
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ARC Pro Intermediate Self Rescue Class outline

Outline of the class including gear list and recommended reading.