This class provides you with the essentials to perform basic self-rescue skills for you and your partner. The itinerary includes: friction hitches for slings and cord, improvised rope ascension, backing up rappels with an auto-block knot, how to rescue a fallen climber using an auto-locking (i.e., GriGri) device, lowering system with a redirected auto-locking device, lowering system with a munter hitch backed-up with an auto-block knot, the tandem rappel system, and the basic 3 to 1 “Z” raising system with an auto-locking device.

Classes generally meet at 8 a.m. and generally last until approximately 4 p.m.
Location: Joshua Tree National Park

Disclaimer: If only one climber is booked for a course, we will reschedule or offer the option of a private half-day session. Please note that this course is open to the general public.

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