Rock climbing self-rescue

Have you decided to go for climbing? Maybe you have a few years' experience and have become eager to develop your skills? Unfortunately, it is not unlikely that you will at some point end up in a situation where you, your climbing partner or someone else at the crag encounters problems. If you are lucky, you are where help is available. More likely you are alone in the rugged terrain and must solve the problems on your own.

Our intensive course in rescue combines Swedish climbing Federation's Rescue Course Part 1 and Part 2 for an intensive weekend with practical exercises. We focus on building a toolbox of skills in rescue work, which you can use to solve a lot of tricky situations.

The course covers:

• Escaping the system
• Rapelling with injured person
• Assisting the second through the difficulties
• Rescuing the second
• Rescuing the leader
• Improvised equipment (harness, brake, etc.)

The course is an excellent opportunity for you and your climbing partner to cooperate in these operations, and thereby a great way to prepare for a big objective. You will also shape your skills in general rope handling, knots, stand construction, rope climbing and other skills that will be useful in your climbing. Exercises are exciting and fun, and always done using additional backup for maximum security. The course also includes evening activities with repetition, discussions and question time.

You should have skills equivalent to at least beginner´s course, plus at least one season of outdoor climbing. You do not need to climb to a certain degree, but should be able to place trad gear.

Equipment: Exercise scenarios are set up so that they can be performed with your normal equipment, possibly with some extra ropes and screw-gates. You may borrow extra equipment for the course from Uteguiderna.

Prerequisites: Lead grade 4 in trad style
Time: 2 days
Price: SEK 2400 / participant
Minimum 4 participants, then you can book your own date
Dates for the course
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