Climbing Course
TCS Basic Self Rescue - Modular Track
This class is the first of three rock self-rescue classes we offer. It is a prerequisite for all other rock rescue classes. It may be taken as a stand-alone class, or as part of the Alpine Climbing School "Modular" track.
Contacts
Dominick Ruggieri
Leader
- Sat, Sep 27, 2025
- Committee: Denver
- Members: $95.00 Guests: $105.00
- Availability: 12 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is an all-day class held at the CMC Climbing wall.
Completion of online learning is required before field day.
Prerequisite for this class is Intermediate rock.
We will cover three basic self-rescue skills:
1. How to do a belay takeover in a top rope environment
2. How to ascend a rope with prusiks
3. How to rappel past an obstruction in the rope
Badges you will earn:
Basic Self Rescue in Technical Terrain
Course Requirements
This course has no scheduled activities.
Roster
Required Equipment
- Helmet
- Harness
- Belay device with large locking carabiner (ex: Black Diamond ATC Guide or Petzl Reverso)
- Autoblock with locking carabiner
- Double runner with locking carabiner
- At least 3 additional locking carabiners (yes, that is 6 total lockers minimum)
- Waist prusik and Foot prusik (we will have material to make these if you do not have your own at this time)
- Climbing shoes (optional)
- Belay gloves (recommended, but not required)
Course Materials
You must register for this course to see course materials.