Options for "Self-Rescue Course for Climbing."

"Self-Rescue Course for Climbing."

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Pirineosur Jaca

Options for "Self-Rescue Course for Climbing."

Climbing self-rescue course in the Spanish Pyrenees

Learn how to respond to a problem within your climbing team on a two-day climbing self-rescue course near Jaca. This practical PirineoSur course is for climbers with previous experience who want to use their normal equipment more effectively to assist a partner and manage unexpected situations on a route.

What you will practise

Lowering and hauling a partner, including pulley systems.
Useful rescue knots and the organisation of ropes and belay equipment.
Assessing the situation, selecting anchors and adapting techniques to the equipment available.
Assisted abseiling, problems during a descent and basic first-aid procedures.

Day one introduces the principles, equipment and core techniques. Day two uses practical scenarios, followed by feedback and recommendations. The course runs from May to October, for 1–4 participants, with a meeting point at PirineoSur in Jaca. Read the programme, requirements and equipment list before booking.

Requirements
Equipment
Included and not included
Programme

For climbers who want to learn self-rescue techniques for incidents on a rock face. You must have at least one day of single-pitch sport climbing experience.

What you need to bring

Comfortable sports clothing.
45–50 litre backpack.
Sun protection.
Food you enjoy for the practical outings and 1.5 litres of water.

Equipment we can lend you

Technical equipment, including climbing shoes, harness and helmet.
Shared safety equipment, including ropes and anchoring systems.
A large backpack if you do not have one.
Contact us for advice.

Included

Two days with a high mountain guide.
Technical equipment, including climbing shoes, harness and helmet.
Shared safety equipment, including ropes and anchoring systems.
Assistance insurance.

Not included

Your accommodation and meal expenses.

Outline schedule

Day 1: practical rescue scenario 1, from 08:00 to 16:30. Day 2: practical rescue scenario 2, from 08:00 to 16:30.

Objectives and content

Learn basic self-rescue manoeuvres using the equipment normally carried on bolted climbing routes, to assist a rescue evacuation. Climb, build and reinforce belay stations; use specialist knots and versatile climbing and rescue equipment; ascend ropes; practise scenarios involving an injured climber below and above the belay.