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Intro to Self-Rescue Field Day One

Field trip: ARC Pro Introduction to Self-Rescue

Intro to Self-Rescue Field Day One – North Cheyenne Canyon Park

We will discuss, demo and practice basic self-rescue skills at an outdoor rock-climbing crag.

Contacts

Scott Kime
Scott Kime
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Oct 18, 2025
  • Pikes Peak
  • Climbing
  • Crag Rock Climb
  • Adults
  • Challenging

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 in the parking lot across from the Starsmore visitor center at the entrance to N. Cheyenne Canyon Park at 8 am.

Route/Place

North Cheyenne Canyon Park

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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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