MetroRock and IMCS are offering a special 3-day self rescue course. This is an advanced level course intended for those who are leading outdoors. Self-rescue requires the very highest level of technical skills. Climbers taking this course should have a good understanding of belaying, rappelling, and placement of traditional gear anchors.

When: Jan. 27 (Day 1), Feb. 24 (Day 2), March TBD (Day 3), 9am-2pm each day.

Where: MetroRock North, Newburyport.

Cost: $90 per day - register for each day separately.

Details: See below for Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 of the course.

Registration: required. Contact us to register.


  Metro Rock Self Rescue Course, Day #1

Basic Tools for Self Rescue

Friction Hitches

1. Prussic
2. Klemheist
3. Auto Block
4. Practice

Munter and Munter Mule

1. Mule backups
2. Practice

Mule Knots

1. Out in Front ATC
2. On Spine with ATC
3. Backups
4. Practice

Tail of rope

Cordelette

1. Backup with drop through
2. Standard backup

Mariners Knot

1. Double sling
2. Cord

Belays

1. Belay positioning
2. Extended

Belay Escapes

1. ATC belay
2. Redirect
3. Waist/hip Belay
4. Gunk's Belay
5. Practice each

Simple Haul systems

1. Assisted 3:1
2. Unassisted 3:1
3. 5:1 Redirected
4. Practice

Perquisites - Metro Rock Self Rescue #1

Review

1. Friction Hitches
2. Belay Escapes
3. Hauls
4. Spider Rappel and backups
5. Rope Ascension
6. Practice

Lowers and Knot Passes

1. Knot Pass on Lower
2. Knot pass on Rappel
3. Knot pass on Raise
4. Emergency Knot Pass on Rappel
5. Practice

Full Scenario (second rescue)

1. Belay Escape
2. Backup and Rappel
3. Stabilize Victim
4. Re-Ascend rope
5. Rig for Counterbalance Rappel
6. Execute Counterbalance
7. Establish Anchor
8. Transfer Victim (releasable)
9. Tie In
10. Retrive Ropes
11. Reset Rappels
12. Practice

Perquisites - Metro Rock Self Rescue #1 and #2

Review

1. Full Toolbox of Self Rescue Techniques

Full Lead Rescue Scenario

1. Belay Escape (upward pull)
2. Counter Ascend Rope
3. Construct Anchor
4. Transfer Victim
5. Un - weight System (Block and Tackle)
6. Retrieve Rope from top piece
7. Rappel to retrieve rope/gear
8. Reascend to Anchor
9. Transfer to Rappel (Counterbalance or Spider)
10. Transfer to new Anchor and continue
11. Practice with live weight