Self Rescue-EX

In the spring, we are offering a rescue focused class to assist both rock leaders and rock followers.  We are building this class around the needs of the WAC Basic Climbing Class, with a focus on developing our instructors to help on our alpine climbs.  The one weekend class provides skills that are useful as an assisting instructor on The Tooth or Lundin (or in your general climbing career).  The second weekend covers additional skills which are focused more on small party alpine climbing.

The class is offered in a 1 week version for up to 12 students.  The 2 week version of the class is open to 6 students who cover the first weekend (as part of the 12) and then continue for a second weekend and additional skills.  

The first weekend (single weekend class or half of the two weekend class) is focused on rescuing a follower from above in a single-pitch scenario.  These skills are informed by a rescue scenario on The Tooth in the Basic Climbing Class   The dates for the first weekend are April 22, 26, and 27.

The second weekend is focused on rescuing a leader from below, multi-pitch rescue techniques, and rope recovery skills.  The dates for the second weekend are May 27, 31, and June 1.

Each class week is typically a Tuesday night session, and then Saturday and Sunday full days in the field.

Class Schedule

First Weekend:

• April 22 Evening class (location to be determined)

• April 26 All day at David Rogers Park (north side of Queen Anne Hill, Seattle)

• April 27 All day at North Sunset Slabs, Mt. Erie, Anacortes

Second Weekend

• May 27 Evening class (location to be determined)

• May 31 All day at David Rogers Park (north side of Queen Anne Hill, Seattle)

• June 1 All day (location to be determined)