This course is for anyone who has taken a rock rescue course in the past and wants a refresher and a few more tools in the toolbox.
This course will focus more on the lead climber rescuing their second.
Review belay escapes of the leader.
Look at different ways to lower your second, also while using a guide mode ATC,
Practise raising methods.
learn and practice a counterbalance lower.
Practice scenarios.
Required Items to Bring:
Harness, helmet, belay gloves, belay device (guide mode ATC) with locking carabiner, rock shoes
Notes:
The price is $210 for members or $125 for active trip leaders.
Please e-transfer treasurer.accrms@gmail.com the full course amount
There are 3 places available with the trip leader discount. Trip leaders must have led 3 trips or have run a camp in the 12 months prior to booking the course. Please let the organizer know that you are a trip leader when booking the course so that you can be sent the correct invoice.
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Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed
ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.
A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your
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without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.
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