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FROM £180
ROCK CLIMBING
SELF RESCUE FOR CLIMBERS
Location
Aviemore, Cairngorms, Scotland
Grade
Moderate - 5
Duration
2 days
Participants
Min: 2 Max: 4
Accommodation
✓ Included
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Our improvised self-rescue for climbers course is designed to give you the knowledge of what to do when things aren't going according to plan. We're here to show you how to be prepared and give you the skills, knowledge and techniques that will give you confidence knowing if it doesn't go quite according to plan (which it inevitably doesn't at some point!) then you have the tools and knowledge to sort it out.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
How to safely and effectively tie off the belay
How to escape the system, to be able to get to an unconscious climber
Learn the skills to assess and select appropriate strategies and techniques to perform a rescue
How to attach to multi-point anchors with the rope
Retreating from climbs demonstrating the use of a variety of anchors
Learn the appropriate use of prussiks, how to ascend the rope
What's included?
✓ Highly experienced & qualified guide
✓ On-course transport
✓ Harness, helmet, ropes, climbing shoes
✓ All climbing hardware
✓ Local climbing guidebook
✓ Group shelter
✓ First Aid kit
✓ Photos from your course
✓ Overview of your course
What's not included?
✗ Course Insurance
What do I need to bring?
A pair comfortable, waterproof walking boots or shoes
Quality, breathable waterproof jacket and trousers. Gore-tex or similar
Spare insulating layer
Walking socks
Walking trousers (synthetic materials; jeans or similar are not suitable)
Water bottle or flask
Rucksack 30-40 ltr
Hat & waterproof gloves
Lunch, plus a little spare food
Sunglasses & sun cream (you just never know!)
Waterproof case for phone i.e. zip-lock bag
Personal medications
What else can we provide?
Pick up & drop-offs
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Covid-19: Book With Confidence Policy
Book with confidence, knowing that if your trip is cancelled due to Government travelling restrictions, you’ll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
Due to the complexities of matching individuals of fitness, previous experience and ability to cover complex ground efficiently we only offer the traverse on a private basis, allowing a greater chance of success. If you have any questions feel free to get in touch.
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This trip is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
We offer private guiding and instruction on all of our courses. You can either book here or if it's for an expedition then please contact us for a quote.
Our passion is delivering a world class experience, we are here to help you explore beyond the guidebooks whilst achieving your goals and ambitions.
If you have any questions, get in touch with the team and we'll be happy to help.
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Can't find a date that suits? We regularly organise bespoke dates for people. Get in touch with the team and we will do our best to get your adventure organised.
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Due to the work load of searching for accommodation with high volumes of people visiting Scotland we are not adding this to any of our adventures this season. Apologies about any inconvenience caused. We can help with recommendations if this helps.
Can we add accommodation to your trip? Let us take any stress of arranging your trip of a lifetime, we are more than happy to help
The price is per person, based on two people sharing a room and will be calculated at the payment screen. Accommodation subject to availability.
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We are here to make your trip as easy to organise as possible, with so many things to organise we can take the burden off of you. We just add the total accommodation price to your invoice.
Check out the options from the dropdowns and check the gallery for more detailed information. The prices listed are to pay a deposit, Once we have booked the establishment we will add the remainder to the total fee of your trip. The price is per person and will be added on the payment page.
Accommodation subject to availability.
If you have any questions, get in touch with the team and we'll be happy to help.