Itinerary
Technical Self Rescue for Climbers Itinerary
Please keep in mind that this is a standard, yet loose, itinerary. It is subject to change depending on conditions, weather, group dynamics, pace, and learning strategies.
Program Details
The Technical Rope Rescue Comprehensive course provides intensive, hands-on training in advanced rope rescue systems for professional rescuers, including search and rescue teams, firefighters, and other technical rescue personnel. Participants develop skills in rigging, hauling, lowering, raising, and complex rescue operations while learning to assess hazards and make sound technical decisions in challenging environments. The comprehensive program integrates industry-recognized standards and certifications, including MRA and NFPA, to help prepare rescuers for demanding real-world scenarios.
Itinerary
Day 1
Students will meet at the American Alpine Institute at 8:00 a.m.
- Classroom Session: Ground school techniques – self-rescue knot pass, belay escapes, hauling systems (3:1, 5:1, 6:1), lowering systems (munter, tube-style device, assisted breaking device), rope climbing systems, rappel systems (extended rappel, tandem rappel, counterbalance rappel), multi-pitch transitions
Day 2
- Field Session: Practical application in a high angle setting – self-rescue knot pass, belay escapes, hauling systems (3:1, 5:1, 6:1), lowering systems (munter, tube-style device, assisted breaking device), rope climbing systems, rappel systems (extended rappel, tandem rappel, counterbalance rappel), multi-pitch transitions