Class Details

Advanced Climbing Rescue

$175 | Great Falls, VA or Annapolis Rock, MD | Basic self-rescue skills (rope ascension, weighted belay takeovers, and climber pickoffs) required

Be prepared for anything. Our advanced self and partner rescue class teaches critical skills for partner rescue in trad and sport multi-pitch climbing—held in a small group format with extensive hands-on practice, this immersive deep dive into climbing systems, gear, and problem-solving is a unique chance to learn challenging, advanced techniques close to home from professional, AMGA-certified instructors.

While Self-Rescue Fundamentals focuses on core skills and bottom-managed rescue techniques, Advanced Climbing Rescue focuses on the more complex systems and higher stakes of top-managed rescue in a multi-pitch setting. From risk management, to safely managing weighted transitions with friction hitches, to counterbalance and tandem rappels, to securely transitioning at mid-climb anchors, to haul systems, this intensive is ideal for advanced climbers looking to increase their toolkit of techniques for getting home safe.

Not quite ready? Take Self-Rescue Fundamentals to build core skills and fulfill the prerequisites for Advanced Climbing Rescue

2024 Dates

  • NEW - 9/22

  • You’ll learn:

    • Risk management, problem-solving, and critical thinking to address rescue scenarios

    • Secure transitions from top belaying to counterbalance rappel with friction hitches

    • Weighted transfers using friction hitches

    • Tandem rappels

    • Secure transitions at mid-climb belays

    • Haul systems

  • What’s included:

    • Any personal gear you need (harness, helmet, shoes, etc.)

    • All class gear

    • Take-home handouts and quick reference guides

    • Instruction by AMGA-certified instructros

    • Group first aid kit