EPC Self Rescue Course
If you climb in a multi-pitch environment you NEED a toolbox of self-rescue skills. Period.
How would you rescue your partner if they were unresponsive after a leader fall and past the halfway mark on the rope? A rock fall damages your only rope and incapacitates your follower, how do you descend multiple rope lengths? Can you talk yourself through these (basic) self-rescue scenarios? Think you could do it for real with whatever happens to be on your harness? Would you bet your life on it?
Hold. Lift. Lower. With a couple of powerful tools for each of these simple actions, you can create versatile and creative solutions to any of the infinite situations you may find yourself in the vertical world. I’ll teach you the tools and how to break down the problems, and you’ll work out the solutions and put them into practice with real loads, on a real cliff. The scenarios will be increasingly complex and constantly changing. See the itinerary tab for more details.
I’ve priced this clinic cheaper than any other I could find on the internet because I feel responsible for getting this information out there. It’s time to get serious about self-rescue.
4:1 ratio maximum | 2 participant minimum
- Introduction and context
- Gear discussion
- Follower Rescue
- Lowers
- Hauls
- Baseline
- Rope ascension
- Knot passes
- Counterbalance lower
- Rappel discussion
- Multipitch Unconcious Leader Rescue (the bulk of the day)
- Ascending
- Counterbalance lower
- Releasable loaded transitions
- Tandem rappel
- Stations to practice skills from Day 1
- Further discussion of rappeling incidents (the most common cause of epics)
What this course is:
- Full on, rigorous, mentally tiring
- A practical introduction to all technical self-rescue topics
- Taught at a low ratio with an AMGA Certified Rock Guide
- Super fun and confidence-inspiring!
- A medical course
- The end of your self-rescue training
- An endorsement to use these skills in the real world without continued practice
- A sit around and listen course, you will do everything!
Included:
- Ropes
- Non-stop stoke and instruction from me; an AMGA Certified Rock Guide, big wall first ascensionist, soloist, and speed climber.
- All photos taken during the trip! Including top-down photos from a fixed line!
Not Included:
- Airfare
- Lodging
- Local travel/car rental
- Food or Snacks
- Travel/Trip Cancellation Insurance (recommended)
- Anything on the What to Bring tab
- Helmet
- Harness
- Handful of lockers
- Belay Devices (GriGri style and ATC style)
- Anchor/rescue material (ie cordalette or quad length sling)
- Prussik cord
- A few alpine draws.
- Gloves
- 30+ liter backpack
- Sun Glasses
- Sun Shirt
- Sun Hat
- Thin Pants for climbing
- Solid Shoes for the approach
- Warm Puffy Jacket
- Rain Coat
- Please bring your own lunch food.
To make the most of our time together please observe these prerequisites:
- Anchor building skills
- Fitness and energy for long days at the crag
- Solid fundamentals; tieing in, belaying, etc.
- Lead + Multipitch experience preferred
2 Participant Minimum:
Clinics are priced relatively cheaply with the assumption that more than one person will attend. If you are the only person who signs up, I will either refund you or we can arrange private instruction!
Weather:
We cannot control the weather. We will do our best to work around the weather if needed. The nature of this clinic allows it to be held even in pretty wet weather.
Cancellation:
If you cancel more than 30 days from the start of the trip you will receive a full refund minus a 20% deposit.
If you cancel within 30 days of the trip you will not receive a refund. If you are able to find someone to fill your spot you may receive a refund.
If I cancel the trip (due to serious illness or extreme weather) you will receive a full refund for the cost of the trip, however, I cannot refund travel costs (flights, car rental, etc.) so please strongly consider travel insurance.
If you climb in a multi-pitch environment you NEED a toolbox of self-rescue skills. Period.
How would you rescue your partner if they were unresponsive after a leader fall and past the halfway mark on the rope? A rock fall damages your only rope and incapacitates your follower, how do you descend multiple rope lengths? Can you talk yourself through these (basic) self-rescue scenarios? Think you could do it for real with whatever happens to be on your harness? Would you bet your life on it?
Hold. Lift. Lower. With a couple of powerful tools for each of these simple actions, you can create versatile and creative solutions to any of the infinite situations you may find yourself in the vertical world. I’ll teach you the tools and how to break down the problems, and you’ll work out the solutions and put them into practice with real loads, on a real cliff. The scenarios will be increasingly complex and constantly changing. See the itinerary tab for more details.
I’ve priced this clinic cheaper than any other I could find on the internet because I feel responsible for getting this information out there. It’s time to get serious about self-rescue.
4:1 ratio maximum | 2 participant minimum
- Introduction and context
- Gear discussion
- Follower Rescue
- Lowers
- Hauls
- Baseline
- Rope ascension
- Knot passes
- Counterbalance lower
- Rappel discussion
- Multipitch Unconcious Leader Rescue (the bulk of the day)
- Ascending
- Counterbalance lower
- Releasable loaded transitions
- Tandem rappel
- Stations to practice skills from Day 1
- Further discussion of rappeling incidents (the most common cause of epics)
What this course is:
- Full on, rigorous, mentally tiring
- A practical introduction to all technical self-rescue topics
- Taught at a low ratio with an AMGA Certified Rock Guide
- Super fun and confidence-inspiring!
- A medical course
- The end of your self-rescue training
- An endorsement to use these skills in the real world without continued practice
- A sit around and listen course, you will do everything!
Included:
- Ropes
- Non-stop stoke and instruction from me; an AMGA Certified Rock Guide, big wall first ascensionist, soloist, and speed climber.
- All photos taken during the trip! Including top-down photos from a fixed line!
Not Included:
- Airfare
- Lodging
- Local travel/car rental
- Food or Snacks
- Travel/Trip Cancellation Insurance (recommended)
- Anything on the What to Bring tab
- Helmet
- Harness
- Handful of lockers
- Belay Devices (GriGri style and ATC style)
- Anchor/rescue material (ie cordalette or quad length sling)
- Prussik cord
- A few alpine draws.
- Gloves
- Double(ish) rack of cams
- 30+ liter backpack
- Sun Glasses
- Sun Shirt
- Sun Hat
- Thin Pants for climbing
- Solid Shoes for the approach
- Warm Puffy Jacket
- Rain Coat
- Please bring your own lunch food.
To make the most of our time together please observe these prerequisites:
- Anchor building skills
- Fitness and energy for long days at the crag
- Solid fundamentals; tieing in, belaying, etc.
- Lead + Multipitch experience preferred
2 Participant Minimum: Clinics are priced relatively cheaply with the assumption that more than one person will attend. In the event that you are the only person that signs up, I will either refund you or we can arrange private instruction!
Weather (PLEASE READ):
We cannot control the weather. We will do our best to work around the weather if needed. The nature of this clinic allows it to be held even in pretty wet weather.
Cancellation:
If you cancel more than 30 days from the start of the trip you will receive a full refund minus a 20% deposit.
If you cancel within 30 days of the trip you will not receive a refund. If you are able to find someone to fill your spot you may receive a refund.
If I cancel the trip (due to serious illness or extreme weather) you will receive a full refund for the cost of the trip, however, I cannot refund travel costs (flights, car rental, etc.) so please strongly consider travel insurance.
Season 24/25 Dates TBD
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