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Self-Rescue Fundamentals (Women’s-only)

$150 | Great Falls, MD | Top rope climbing and belay experience recommended

A great day at the crag can go wrong in an instant. Do you have the technical skills and assessment framework to manage a challenging situation and get everyone back to ground safely? In this full day of hands-on learning and practice appropriate for every outdoor climber, you’ll develop core skills to solve the most common problems that arise in all types of single-pitch climbing.

We also offer Women’s Climbing Clinics, Top Rope Anchors, and Self-Rescue Fundamentals.

This class is also available as an all-gender session.

2025 dates:

  • 8/31

  • You’ll learn:

    • How to prevent problems before they happen and address them quickly if they do

    • Belay escapes

    • Alternative belay and rappel techniques

    • Rope ascension

    • Emergency counterbalance lowers and rappels

  • What’s included:

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

    • All class gear

    • Take-home handouts and quick reference guides

    • Group first aid kit