Class Details

Self-Rescue Weekend

$300 | Great Falls, VA | Top rope belaying and climbing experience required

Be prepared for anything. Our self-rescue weekend combines our foundational and advanced rescue classes for two packed days of critical skills for partner rescue in top rope and lead climbing in both single and multi-pitch settings—held in a small group format with extensive hands-on practice, this immersive deep dive into climbing systems, gear, and problem-solving is a unique chance to learn challenging, advanced techniques close to home from professional, AMGA-certified instructors.

While Self-Rescue Fundamentals focuses on core skills and bottom-managed rescue techniques, Advanced Climbing Rescue focuses on the more complex systems and higher stakes of top-managed rescue in a multi-pitch setting. From risk management, to safely managing weighted transitions with friction hitches, to counterbalance and tandem rappels, to securely transitioning at mid-climb anchors, to haul systems, this intensive is ideal for advanced climbers looking to increase their toolkit of techniques for getting home safe.

View individual classes or book separately:

Self-Rescue Fundamentals

Advanced Climbing Rescue

2024 Spring Dates

  • 4/27-28

  • You’ll learn:

    DAY 1

    • Risk management, problem-solving, and critical thinking to address rescue scenarios

    • Belay escapes

    • Alternative belay and rappel techniques

    • Rope ascension

    • Emergency counterbalance lowers and rappels

    DAY 2

    • Load-releasable transfers using friction hitches and lowering a climber from above

    • Counterbalance and tandem rappels

    • Passing knots through systems

    • Haul systems

    • Advanced scene assessment and problem-solving for complex rescue scenarios

  • What’s included:

    • Any personal gear you need (harness, helmet, shoes, etc.)

    • All class gear

    • Take-home handouts and quick reference guides

    • Instruction by AMGA-certified instructros

    • Group first aid kit

IMPORTANT NOTE: Upon purchase, you’ll be emailed a link with a code redeemable for Self-Rescue Fundamentals on 4/27 and Advanced Climbing Rescue on 4/28. Please visit individual class pages to book.