Climbing Self-Rescue Course - Level 5

€200 per person

Each group is composed of a maximum of 4 participants. If the minimum number of 2 participants per day is not reached, the activity will be canceled, and the booked participants will be notified at least 3 days in advance.

The ratio will always be 1 instructor per 6 participants.

A spot is considered reserved once 100% of the activity fee has been paid.

ACTIVITY CANCELLATION

See conditions at condiciones generales de actividades

Minimum personal equipment required per person:

Comfortable mountain clothing, hiking shoes or boots (essential), a hat and sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm, water (minimum 1.5 liters), fruit, and energy bars.

Minimum climbing equipment required per person:

Helmet

Harness

2 anchor lines + 2 safety carabiners

Drag plate + 2 safety carabiners

Auxiliary rope, 7 mm, minimum 5 meters

2 stirrups

1 auto-lock

2 6-7 mm ropes, each 2 meters long

1 pulley

Static rope

Course Content and Objectives

Throughout the course, participants will work on a theoretical–practical basis on the fundamental knowledge and techniques of self-rescue in rock climbing, with the aim of providing autonomy, sound judgment, and safety when dealing with potential emergency situations.

The course will cover in detail the use of specific equipment and gear, including helmets, harnesses, dynamic ropes, auxiliary cords, different types of belay devices, carabiners, fixed and removable anchors, etriers, pulleys, and micro rope clamps.

A key component of the course is the learning and refinement of essential climbing knots, including:

• Tie-in knots (figure eight, double figure eight on a bight, figure nine, and clove hitch).
• Friction and self-locking knots (prusik, single-loop Machard, double-loop Machard, double-loop Machard with two carabiners, and Bachmann knot).
• Special-purpose knots (Italian hitch, Remy knot, and heart knot).
• Joining knots (double fisherman’s knot, rewoven figure eight, and simple bowline).
• Escape knots (Munter mule and mariner hitch).

Participants will also practice fixed-rope progression techniques, both ascending and descending, through the correct placement and use of ascenders, micro rope clamps, belay devices, and knots. The use of improvised equipment will also be addressed, including techniques for descending on a tensioned rope and ascending or descending while passing knots.

The course includes specific exercises on load transfer techniques, such as passing a knot through a belay device, as well as partner ascent and descent maneuvers, using hauling systems, counterbalance techniques, rappelling with a releasable anchor, and methods for rappelling with an injured partner.

Finally, the course will address complex and emergency scenarios, such as lowering off on damaged ropes or questionable anchors, along with rescue and evacuation procedures, covering proper response protocols and effective methods for calling for assistance.

Includes:

-Certified climbing guide

-Helmet, harness, climbing shoes, anchor line, auxiliary cord, descender, three safety carabiners. Dynamic climbing rope, quickdraws, auxiliary cord, leash, safety carabiners

-Liability and Accident Insurance

Not Included:

-Transportation

-Food and drinks