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Intro to Self-Rescue Field Day One

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.

Contacts

Scott Kime
Scott Kime
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Oct 18, 2025
  • Pikes Peak
  • Climbing
  • Crag Rock Climb
  • Adults
  • Challenging

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.

Route/Place

North Cheyenne Canyon Park

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Required Equipment

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)
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