Climbing Self-Rescue 1 (CSR1)

Course Description

Designed for rock climbers who want to understand the fundamental skills of self‐rescue, this course covers all the bases. The focus is on learning a thorough grasp of applicable rescue systems, not just memorizing steps in esoteric skills. Learn how to escape a belay, lower a patient, and pass a knot while maintaining a focus on prevention and how to approach a rescue with a cool head. You don’t need rescue skills on most days that you climb, but basic rescue skills are a must for all climbers.

Course Focus

• Prevention: Review of proper anchoring and belaying techniques
• Rescuer Safety: Situational awareness and understanding adequate security
• Rescue knots and hitches
• Simple rescue systems that work in many situations and are the foundation for all advanced rescue techniques

Prerequisites

• A thorough understanding of basic climbing systems and common knots
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have adequate health insurance

Certification

A certificate of completion is issued to students that successfully complete this course.

Student to Instructor Ratio

8:1

Time Commitment

12 hours: 3‐hour evening classroom session, plus one full day in the field.

Cost

$130

Gear List

• Rock Climbing Harness and Helmet
• Belay device
• 2 locking carabiners

Optional: Bring whatever equipment you normally climb with so we can discuss its use in rescue situations. Especially bring slings, cordelette/prusik material, plaquette‐ style belay device (Reverso, Black Diamond Guide, etc.), comfortable climbing shoes and extra locking and non‐locking carabiners. Make sure all your equipment is marked.

Sample Schedule