Self Rescue / Improvised for Rock Climbers

We cover self rescue and emergency improvisation techniques.

The sort of problems dealt with are:

• Escaping the belay system

• Tying off a belay plate

• Second unable to climb and requires assistance

• Assisted and unassisted hoists

• Second climbs past a runner

• Dealing with an unconscious climber

• Counter balance abseil

• Stacked abseil

• Passing a knot through a belay or abseil device

• Prusik and Prusiking

• Stuck or frozen climber.

Various other situations that can and do happen when climbing on large or small crags. The ideal course for anyone progressing onto multi-pitch climbs or those introducing others to the sport. The course is delivered by members of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors AMI.