One of our most popular programs, the Washington Alpine Guides two-day Climbing Self-Rescue Course teaches practical, repeatable techniques for solving many of the most common problems encountered while multi-pitch rock climbing and alpine climbing. The course focuses on efficient rescue systems that can be performed using the climbing equipment you are most likely to already have on your harness.

Skills include escaping the belay, leader rescue, hauling and assisting a struggling second, improvised belay and rappel techniques, tandem and counterbalance rappels, passing knots, improvised rope ascension, and dealing with stuck ropes or gear. Rather than memorizing complicated rescue systems, you'll develop a versatile set of rock climbing self-rescue skills that can be adapted to a wide range of real-world situations.

Designed for climbers looking to become more capable and self-sufficient in multi-pitch and alpine terrain, this course emphasizes safe, efficient technical solutions you can confidently reproduce when things don't go according to plan.

Venues include Index, Vantage, Mt. Erie, or Exit 32/38.

2-day Course

1:1 $1300

2:1 $750 per person

3:1 $500 per person

4:1 $400 per person