Field trip: ARC Pro Basic Self-Rescue
Basic Self-Rescue Field Day – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
We will discuss, demo and practice basic self-rescue skills at an outdoor rock-climbing crag.
Contacts
Scott Kime
Primary Leader
- Sat, Oct 14, 2023
- Pikes Peak
- Climbing
- Crag Rock Climb
- Adults
- Challenging
- Mileage: 3.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 800 ft
- 3 (12 capacity)
- FULL (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will go over some basic self-rescue skills such as rope ascension, getting hands-free while belaying, counterbalance rappelling, climber pick-off, escaping a belay, passing a knot on rappel, and alternate rappel methods. Students will get to practice all these skills on the rock under instructor supervision.
We will meet at the parking lot near the entrance to North Cheyenne Canyon, just below the Starsmore Visitor Center, at 8 am.
Badges
students will earn:
Basic Self Rescue in Technical Terrain
instructors will earn:
Basic Self Rescue in Technical Terrain Instructor
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
**All the gear listed below except the last 2 items are required for each student**
- Basic climbing kit- harness, helmet, shoes- including approach/hiking and climbing
- Belay device- whichever type(s) you own and use, basic tube-style or autolocking ok
- Personal tether- 120 cm sewn nylon sling or PAS or equivalent
- One additional double length (120 cm) sewn nylon sling/runner
- Non-locking carabiners- at least 4
- Locking carabiners- at least 6 total with at least 3 large HMS/Pear-shaped
- Rappel back-up loop- 10-14 inch tied loop of 5-6 mm nylon cord (made from a 4-ft. length of cord), or small Hollow-block loop
- Cordelette- 16-24 ft. of 7 mm nylon cord (untied length)
- Foot and waist prusik loops if owned (from BMS Rock)
- Quick draws- at least 2 (if owned)
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