Rock Rescue

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, in not an act, but a habit.”

– Aristotle –

This course has been designed to give you the tools to solve potential mishaps that you could face while rock climbing.

Rock rescue covers simple scenarios such as a cut in the rope to more complex situations where you need to be ready to act fast, effectively while staying safe.

You will learn the various forces, specific techniques at play when you change your climbing systems to rescue mode including specific knots, braking needs as well as rope and system limitations.  

This is a full day in the field following a well-established curriculum, but it is flexible to accommodate students of all levels of knowledge and experience. 

During this intensive training you will learn a variety of rock rescue techniques such as:

Knots, Ropes & Systems

  • Knots to be used with a rescue scenario.

  • Rope use and limitations on rescue scenarios.

  • Anchor escape & belaying techniques on rescue scenarios.

  • Managing the friction on a brake.

  • Back up systems.

Emergency Techniques

  • Rescue gear

  • Techniques used to raise a person.

  • Techniques used to lower a person.

  • Different rappel techniques.

  • How to access someone when the rope has tension.

  • Techniques required to ascend a rope.

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Planning for Safety

  • Planning for the worst case but enjoying the best.

  • Accessing the situation.

  • How to determine the best response plan.

  • Do I need help?

  • Techniques for wet, muddy ropes.

  • Weather and Timing.

Rock Rescue Program includes:

  • Professional ACMG Guide

  • Rock climbing gear

Rock Rescue Program does not include:

  • You should have your own personal climbing gear (such as harness, helmet, and shoes)

  • Transportation / Meals

Rock Rescue program:

  • Full Day: $195.00+ GST per person.

    Minimum Group Size 3 - Maximum Group Size 6

Join one of our groups

*** If you have a private group this program can be run in, Kananaskis, Canmore, Banff, or Lake Louise.

Additional information

Please keep in mind that prior to heading out for our Rock Rescue Program all participants are required to read and agree to waiver terms and conditions prior to booking completion. A copy of which can be found paramount-guides.com/waivers