Rock Rescue Course

A must do for ALL climbers. Self-sufficiency, whether at your local crag or in the mountains, is essential for the you and your climbing partner. If you haven't learned this stuff yet, don't you think it's time that you did? Learn from AMGA Certified Rock Guides and Durango's most experienced rock and mountain guides. The following topics will be covered in the progression:

• Belay Tie-Offs
• Lowering Scenarios
• Rope Ascension Methods
• Rappelling with a Victim
• Knot Passes
• First Aid Considerations

*If our scheduled courses do not fit your needs, we can also schedule private dates for groups of 4 or more.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Meet at our office at 8:00 am to finalize course paperwork. The group will then head to X-Rock to begin the day's instruction. We'll begin to cover the topics listed above. The day will finish by 4:00 pm.

Day 2: This day will be spent at East Animas climbing completing some mock scenarios to ensure that participants leave with a working understanding of a properly conducted rescue situation on multi-pitch rock climbs.

Additional Information

Trip Cost Includes: Guiding and instruction. Group technical gear (ropes, hardware, etc.), climbing harness and helmet.

Not Included: Hotel costs before, during or after the courses. 3% land use surcharge, trip cancellation insurance, personal climbing, or camping equipment, or guide gratuities.

Prerequisites: Participants should have previous rock climbing experience and should be able to top rope rock climbs at the 5.8 level. Participants should also be in good physical condition.

Registration and Cancellation: You will need to fill out our Domestic Registration Form, cancellation policy agreement, and liability waiver, and send it to us with a 50% deposit. Balance is due on the first day of the course. Please click on our Register link to access the required forms.