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ARC Pro Introduction to Self-Rescue Class - 2023

Climbing & Wilderness Survival Course

ARC Pro Introduction to Self-Rescue

Students will be introduced to basic self-rescue skills applicable to single-pitch technical climbing to include a climber pick-off, escaping a belay, and passing a knot on rappel.

Contacts

Ed Anderson
Ed Anderson
Leader
Scott Kime
Scott Kime
Leader

Students will learn a variety of self-rescue techniques applicable to climbing in the single-pitch environment.  Skills will include rope ascension, getting hands-free while belaying, taking over a belay, counterbalance rappelling, using a technical ledge for a load transfer, and passing a knot while rappelling.  Students should be able to independently perform a climber pick-off, escape a belay and pass a knot on rappel after completion of the class.  The class consists of two full field days at a rock-climbing crag, with outdoor discussion, demonstrations and practice with instructor feedback/supervision.  This class is applicable to climbers of all levels and is the prerequisite for the Intermediate Self-Resue class, which covers multipitch rescue techniques.  Registrants should have basic rock-climbing skills to include safety checks, top rope belaying and rappelling.

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Course Requirements

This course has no scheduled activities.

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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- 14-20 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)
Course Materials

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