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Next Level your Mountain SKills
Learn to Lead climb rock or Ice. Learn rock rescue to climb safer. Head up to the Alpine and learn about the dynamic Alberta Rocky Mountains.
Come learn mountain safety rock rescue skills!
It is essential for individuals who spend time in the mountains to have proper training and maintain safety skills to be prepared for when the unexpected happens – your safety doesn’t happen by accident.
Mountain skill courses include various rock rescue courses along with the following: Rock Safe, Rock Safe Pro, Multi-Pitch Pro, Trad Lead, Alpine Skills, AST 1, and Companion Rescue. In addition, you can also hire a private ACMG guide to meet you where you’re at and launch you toward safety in the mountains.
All Mountain Skill COurses
Lead Rock Weekends
This two day course includes a high volume of outdoor rock climbing, while expanding your skills in lead climbing and safe falling.
Rock Safe Weekends
Build a solid foundation in rope rescue. Your climbing team will leave feeling confident to manage unexpected outdoor climbing incidents.
Rock Safe Pro Weekends
Now that you have a solid foundation in rock rescue it’s time to take things to an advanced level. This course focuses on safe and efficient methods to solve complex rescue scenarios.
Multi-Pitch Pro Weekends
Smooth systems make multi-pitch climbing manageable and fun! Take your team’s safety seriously by forming smooth skills that will set you up for success.
Spring Into Rock
Launch your rock climbing season this spring. This value packed course covers three courses in four days. Rock Safe, Lead Rock, and Trad Leader.
Trad Lead Weekends
Make the jump from clipping bolts to placing gear! Take your safety seriously by forming smooth skills while pacing gear on lead.
Alpine Skills Weekends
Start alpine climbing with a solid foundation! Learn to manage complex overlapping hazards in dynamic environments.
Alpine Leadership Week
Join us for an unforgettable week of alpine skill development. Refine the your ability to make decisions, and climb in the dynamic alpine environment.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Rescue
Why should I take a rock rescue course?
Your safety doesn’t happen by accident and it is important to build the skills to set yourself up for success when the unexpected happens. Taking a rock climbing safety course is a great way to stay safe and practice scenarios that you might face when rock climbing in the mountains by yourself or with a climbing partner.
How do I stay safe when outdoor rock climbing?
Safety is very crucial when rock climbing outdoors. Some of the hazards climbers may face include rockfall, weather changes (common in the mountains), minor personal injuries, improper use of equipment, and gear failure. That said, there are a number of things climbers could do to mitigate these risks and stay safe.
- Know the area you are climbing in and the possible risks
- Clear the area of any large rocks and similar hazards
- Check safety equipment for breaks, cracks and other signs of damage and wear
- Always wear a helmet
- Always check harness, knots, and belay device
- Bring extra gear and clothing for weather changes
- Take a rock rescue course or similar with a guide or through a local gym
What are the self-rescue techniques?
- Escaping the belay from above
- Belay Devices and Lowers
- Escaping the belay from above to a lower
- Escaping the belay from above to a raise
- Escaping the Belay
- Low efficiency 3 to 1 (z drag)
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