Multipitch Skills and Self Rescue Skills

This Self-Rescue and Multipitch Techniques course is designed for experienced climbers looking to tackle more complex objectives and longer routes safely. Participants will learn how to manage ropes efficiently on multipitch climbs, improve belaying techniques from anchors, and employ strategies that increase climbing efficiency to cover more terrain in a day. Instruction focuses on avoiding emergency situations and recognizing potential hazards before they become serious, ensuring that climbers are prepared to handle challenging routes with greater confidence.

The course also teaches essential self-rescue skills for emergencies, including ascending ropes, hauling systems, escaping the belay, and safely abandoning climbs when continuing is not possible. By practicing these techniques in controlled environments, participants gain the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively during real-life climbing situations. After completing the training, climbers should feel more capable of moving quickly and safely through multipitch terrain while increasing their margin of safety on advanced climbs.