Climbing Self Rescue

Climb With Confidence, Rescue With Skill

We can’t always control every situation, especially in a dynamic sport like rock climbing. The Climbing Self Rescue course is for those who are ready to increase their skills and knowledge in order to take charge when things don’t go as planned. We base our curriculum on the assumption that students have a robust climbing background, and have or are ready to start multi-pitch climbing. Climbers who have taken our multi-pitch course or those with a significant climbing background are the ones who will get the most from this course.

Day 1

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Base etiquette and LNT (Leave no Trace)
  • Rescue equipment overview
  • The “toolbox” approach to self rescue
  • Friction hitches, hitches and knots
  • Ascending and descending
  • Rappelling with an injured person

Day 2

  • Munter-mule-overhand
  • Lowers
  • Raises
  • Passing knots
  • Covering topics that need more practice

 Recommended Experience/Prerequisites:

  • Completion of SMG’s Multi-pitch
  • Already leading sport climbs or trad climbs – 20 outdoor leads
  • Experience belaying a leader
  • Can top rope up to 5.8

 Duration: 2 days

 Meeting Time: 9am

 Meeting Location: City of Rocks Visitor Center in Almo

 What We Provide:

  • American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) certified and/or trained instructors, operating within industry accepted scope of practice. SMG is an accredited guide service.
  • Recently revamped curriculum to reflect best practices for managing risk in recreational climbing
  • If needed, SMG can provide all necessary equipment. See the equipment list for recommended gear for each instructional program.

 What You Need:

  • Please review the equipment list and stay in touch with any questions.
  • Closed toe hiking shoes. Please no sandals or flip flops.
  • Lunch and snacks
  • Lodging or camping arrangements for programs at City of Rocks
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Ratio: 4:1

 Rates: $450/person (based on 3 person minimum)

 Dates:

  • Saturday & Sunday, May 17-18, 2025
  • Saturday & Sunday, May 31- June 1, 2025
  • Saturday & Sunday, June 21-22, 2025