Overview
A great course for both leaders and seconds alike. Our aim is to develop self-reliance in dealing with emergency situations on single / multi pitch climbs based on a solid foundation of core rock climbing self-rescue and problem solving techniques. We will explore these techniques in a safe friendly learning environment first. The actual techniques covered will use the equipment usually carried by rock climbers rather than specialist rescue equipment.
This is a non-residential course.
DETAILED INFO
AIMS
To develop self reliance in dealing with emergency situations on multi pitch climbs based on a solid foundation of core rock climbing self rescue and problem solving techniques.
PRE-REQUISITES
Being a regular climber will allow you to get the most from the course.
IS IT FOR ME?
This course is for climbers who are primarily operating on multi-pitch climbs and are looking to learn some core techniques to deal with emergency situations, such as a stuck or injured climber on a multi –pitch climb, where immediate help will not be available or slow to arrive.
CONTENT
Meeting your instructor in the morning provides an opportunity to discuss you and the other participants experience and aspirations, enabling the instructor to plan the program around the main topics to be covered.
The main topics to be covered are:
- Re-cap of core rope work (tying into multi-point anchors) and belaying both leader and second.
- Personal abseiling using self-protection.
- Evacuating an injured casualty from a crag using a Y hang or equivalent.
- Specialist rescue techniques such as hoist systems – assisted and unassisted hoists, and if appropriate for the participants escaping the system.
- Ascending and descending a fixed rope e.g. prussiking.
- Developing a ‘simple solutions to complex problems’ process.
DATES & PRICES
| 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURSE DATE | COST (no accommodation) |
PLACES | BOOKING | |
| Date07/05/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£85.00 | Places | ||
| Date07/06/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£85.00 | Places | ||
| Date24/06/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£85.00 | Places | ||
| Date12/07/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£85.00 | Places | ||
| Date16/08/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£85.00 | Places | ||
| Date19/10/25 | Cost (no accommodation)£85.00 | Places | ||
| Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected] | ||||
USEFUL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Instruction
Use of kit
Packed lunch and afternoon tea
In-course transport
NEED TO KNOW
WHAT WILL I NEED
Glenmore Lodge has a large, and very comprehensive store of up to date clothing and equipment. Although we can supply all the equipment you will need, at this level you are encouraged to use your own hill gear including emergency gear, tent, stove etc. (Your instructor will of course want to check that personal equipment is appropriate for the activity).
YOU WILL NEED (Glenmore Lodge can provide if required)
- Waterproof jackets and trouser
- Insulated synthetic jacket
- Appropriate footwear for the attended course
- Helmet
- 40lt rucksack
- Climbing Harnesses and rock shoes
- All technical climbing hardware & equipment
EQUIPMENT YOU NEED TO BRING WHICH WE DO NOT HAVE IN THE STORES
Listed here are the essentials, this is not an exhaustive list.
- Personal clothing
- Warm outdoor wear
- Insulating layers
- Trekking / climbing trousers (not cotton)
- Hat & gloves*** leather palmed Belay Gloves are useful for rope work scenarios.
- Rucksack liner (or sturdy bin liner) / dry bags
- Hydration system (water bottle)***
- Box or bag for packed lunch
- Personal first aid kit
- Personal toiletries & medications (towels are provided)
- Suncream & sun hat
Glenmore Lodge will provide any technical equipment required on a skills course e.g. climbing ropes and racks. However it would be expected that students attending any climbing NGB courses will have their own technical equipment other than ropes which Glenmore Lodge will provide.
