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Field trip: ARC Pro Introduction to Self-Rescue
Intro to Self-Rescue Field Day One – North Cheyenne Canyon Park
We will discuss, demo and practice basic self-rescue skills at an outdoor rock-climbing crag.
- Sat, Oct 12, 2024
- Pikes Peak
- Climbing
- Intermediate Alpine Climb
- Adults
- Challenging
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 700 ft
- 8 (15 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet in the parking lot across from the Starsmore visitor center at the entrance to N. Cheyenne Canyon Park at 8 am.
We will go over some basic self-rescue skills such as rope ascension, getting hands-free while belaying, counterbalance rappelling, climber pick-off, escaping a belay, passing a knot on rappel, and alternate rappel methods. Students will get to practice all these skills on the rock under instructor supervision.
Required Equipment
**All the gear listed below except the last 2 items are required for each student**
- Basic climbing kit- harness, helmet, shoes- including approach/hiking and climbing
- Belay device- whichever type(s) you own and use, basic tube-style or autolocking ok
- Personal tether- 120 cm sewn nylon sling or PAS or equivalent
- One additional double length (120 cm) sewn nylon sling/runner
- Non-locking carabiners- at least 4
- Locking carabiners- at least 6 total with at least 3 large HMS/Pear-shaped
- Rappel back-up loop- 10-14 inch tied loop of 5-6 mm nylon cord (made from a 4-ft. length of cord), or small Hollow-block loop
- Cordelette- 16-24 ft. of 7 mm nylon cord (untied length)
- Foot and waist prusik loops if owned (from BMS Rock)
- Quick draws- at least 2 (if owned)