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Rock Rescue Course (2 day course)

Aug 7, 2021 - 8:00 AM
Aug 8, 2021 - 5:00 PM

Organizer Info

Canada West Mountain School

Meeting Point

TBA

Trip Details

Grade:
B3
Category:
Guided Instruction
Requirements:
  • Members Only
Max Participants:6

Trip Description

This course is for BCMC members only.  Course will be held August 7-8, 2021.

Note 1: if this course is not fully booked, i.e. 6 paid participants, this course may be cancelled and refunds will be provided to those that paid.

Base Course Fee:    $275 + GST (Special BCMC Members price).

Course Objectives and Itinerary:  Taught by Canada West Mountain School (CWMS). The 2-day BCMC Rock Course is for experienced climbers. What will you do when your partner gets hurt halfway up a climb? How would you safely lower someone off the Apron or any rock climb more than 50 meters up? 

The skills taught in this high-angle rope rescue skills course are essential for all climbers who are venturing into multi-pitch climbing, whether they are on the lead end of the rope or climbing second. 

This course emphasizes the practical aspects of technical rock rescue including escaping belay systems, raising/lowering systems, load transfer, rescue anchors, use of prussiks and ascenders, and rescue rappels.
 

Our Rock Rescue courses start at 0800 with a meeting of the climbing team and your guide. You will spend about 30 minutes going over course objectives, introductions, planning the day and finishing paperwork, then you will head directly to the Rescue training site.

 

DAY-1 On the first day you will learn and review all aspects of high angle rope rescue systems:
  • review of anchor system construction for rescue
  • escaping belay systems
  • raising/lowering systems
  • load transfer
  • use of prussiks and ascenders

 

 

DAY-2 The 2nd day of your course will focus on more complex scenarios as well as provide ample time to practice perfect skills through repetition of scenarios.
  • review of all skills covered on day-1
  • ropes using prussiks & mechanical ascenders
  • rescue rappel options
  • multi-pitch considerations
  • complex lowering scenarios
  • further skills practice and training recomendations

 

Throughout the course, you will have ample opportunity to practice the skills you are learning. With our low instructor-to-student ratio, you will benefit from direct and instant feedback from your Instructor.

 
Equipment: 

Please review the Gear List here -Canada West Mountain School Rock Climbing Course Gear List. 

 
Prerequisites: Experienced outdoor climber with good rope management skills. Outdoor lead experience is not essential though it is recommended. 
 
 
Payment: 
 
On-line Registration process:
 
(1) Click “Join this trip” on the left hand side of the page. You will be added to the Waiting List
(2) Once you are on the Waiting List, complete your payment directly with CWMS at the link shown on the left side of the page under "Course Online Payment". You will receive a confirmation email from CWMS once your payment is completed.
(3)  Forward your confirmation email to courses@bcmc.ca. You will then be added to the Confirmed List
(4)  Keep an eye on your email for further information
 
Please use the BCMC covid guidline for transporation. 
 
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact Linda at 604.878.7007 or  Oudi at courses@bcmc.ca .
 

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