Field trip: ARC Pro Advanced Self-Rescue

Advanced Self-Rescue Field Day 2 – Staunton State Park

We will continue learning advanced rescue skills and spend time practicing rescue scenarios on a multi-pitch rock climb.

Scott Kime

Primary Leader

Leader's notes

We will continue learning multi-pitch and advanced rescue skills and then practice solving rescue scenarios on a multi-pitch climb.

Meeting place and time

We will meet at the Lazy V parking lot in Staunton State Park at 8 am.

Route/Place

Roster

Required Equipment

Basic climbing kit- harness, helmet, shoes- including approach/hiking and climbing
Belay device- whichever type(s) you own and use to include a multipitch 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)
Foot and waist prusik loops if owned

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