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 full-day self-rescue skills for outdoor climbing courses are for you!

What you will learn

How to avoid getting into a tangle in the first place!
Tying off a belay plate
Ascending a rope
Lowering techniques
Hoisting methods
Escaping the system
Contacting the emergency services

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 an expert – lead climbing 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 26th April 2026 – almost full but places still available
Sunday 17th May 2026 – places still available

More dates to be announced in due course – if you are interested but can’t make the above dates, please get in touch and we will try to arrange a date that works for you.

Price

£70 per person

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.

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Head back to our main rock climbing page to see what other courses we offer, including our bespoke climbing sessions.