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The skills taught in this high angle rope rescue skills course are essential for all climbers who are venturing into multipitch climbing. What will you do when your partner gets hurt half way up a climb? How would you safely lower someone off the Apron or any rock climb more than 50 meters up?
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.
Don't just rely on luck - learn the skills to improve your margin of safety!
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Dates
April 4-5, 2009
May 2-3, 2009
June 13-14, 2009
July 4-5, 2009
August 1-2, 2009
September 5-6, 2009
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Cost
$ 250. + gst
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Prerequisites
Experienced outdoor climber with good rope management skills. Outdoor lead experience is not essential though it is recommended. Previous seconding experience is required.
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Location
The Rock Rescue course field sessions are conducted in Squamish, BC. Squamish is located approx. 1 hour by highway north of Vancouver. Participants will be responsible for getting to and from Squamish.
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Guides and Instructors
All the Instructors on our Rock Climbing programs are Certified through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) and are among the top Climbing instructors and guides in British Columbia. We ensure that you are being taught and guided by the best! For more details on the specific Instructors/Guides for your program, contact our office.
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Objectives
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Equipment list for course
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The following personal equipment is required:
- Footwear - lightweight hiking shoes for approaches to the climbing sites. Please avoid using sandals.
- Day-pack (big enough to hold all your gear plus climbing ropes and equipment)
- Outer layer rain jacket - Gore-Tex style
- Comfortable clothing for climbing outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (no jeans)
- Sunglasses
- Fleece jacket/sweater
- Sunscreen
- Personal 1st aid (blister kit, medications, etc.)
- Misc. personal items (camera, journal, etc.)
- Drink bottles - minimum 1 litre
- Climbing harness - seat harness only
- Helmet
- Rock climbing shoes
- 4 locking carabiners
- 1 belay device
- 1 descender
- 2 x 7-mm (or 8 mm) cordalettes, 5 meters in length
- 1 x 7-mm cordalette, 1.5 meters in length
Technical equipment:
Please go over this list before the course to ensure that you are properly prepared. Contact our office if you have any questions, and we can suggest places for you to purchase or rent if needed. Keep in mind that you will be spending all of your time outdoors and that the weather can vary from one extreme to the other. The course will be conducted regardless of weather conditions, so prepare for anything!
Please also bring a lunch and drinks, as you will not be able to return to your vehicle or local restaurant for lunch.
Here are a few stores in the lower mainland region that supply good service and quality outdoor equipment. If you need to purchase or rent equipment, please contact the store well in advance of the course to ensure that what you require is available!
Altus Mountain Gear
137 West Broadway, Vancouver 604-876-5255 (rentals available)
Climb On Equipment
Squamish 604-892-2243
Coast Mountain Sports
2201 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver 604-731-6181
Park Royal store - West Vancouver 604 926-6126
Mountain Equipment Co-op www.mec.ca
130 West Broadway, Vancouver 604-872-7858 (rentals available)
1341 Main St, N. Vancouver 604-990-4417 (rentals available) Valhalla Pure
Station Square, Squamish 604-892-9092 (rentals available)
3 Vets
2200 Yukon Street, Vancouver 604-872-5475
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Logistics and transportation
The Rock Rescue course is separated into 2 individual field days. Each field day is held in Squamish, BC. Participants are required to arrange their own transportation to and from Squamish for the field sessions. Start times for the field sessions are at 8 am in Squamish, with each day wrapping up between 4 and 5 pm. Contact our office for specific meeting locations in Squamish.
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Related Programs
Rock III - Lead Climbing
Guided Rock ascents
Please contact the Canada West Mountain School office by phone or email directly for more details.
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