Self-rescue skills for outdoor climbing
Are you worried about what might go wrong on a climb and want the confidence to deal with a variety of situations? Ever found yourself in a pickle and weren’t sure how to get out of it? Then our self-rescue skills courses are for you!
What you will learn
- How to avoid getting into a tangle in the first place!
- Identifying your options if things go wrong
- Core skills, e.g. tying off a belay plate
- Lowering techniques
- Simple hoisting methods
- Escaping the system
- Ascending a rope
- Contacting emergency services
This is a one full day session covering the above topics in a well defined syllabus. It is suitable for those with no previous knowledge of self-rescue skills or techniques. If you want something a bit different, based on your existing knowledge and what you want to learn, why not check out our bespoke climbing days and we can tailor a session to suit your needs.
Pre-requisities
You should already have a basic understanding of outdoor trad climbing, placing gear, belaying and setting up an anchor. However you don’t need to be a hard climber – leading or seconding up to VDiff is sufficient.
Location
The days will be based in Cumbria – exact location to be determined based on the weather and where participants are coming from.
Course size
Minimum 2 people for each course to run. Maximum 4 people per course.
Dates and availability
- Sunday 11th April 2027
This is the day after an Intro to Rock day. You are welcome to join us for the whole weekend, and the Intro to Rock day provides the perfect foundation for a Self Rescue Skills day, or just come on one or the other day appropriate to your climbing experience.
If this date doesn’t suit, think about getting in touch to book a private day that works for you covering the same skills.
Price
£80 per person for group days or see our private climbing rates.
More details and booking
Have questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page to see if your query has been answered. To find out more or make a booking, get in touch via the Contact page.
Head back to our main rock climbing page to see what other courses we offer, including our bespoke climbing sessions.
