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Accommodation

Accommodation is not included.

Food

Food is not included.

Course Cost:
$150.00 per person based on 6 participants
5% gst & other taxes extra

Duration:

1 day

Location:

Canmore and Banff, Canadian Rockies

Guide to client ratio:

1:6

Fitness:

Good fitness

Ability:

Intermediate

Prerequisites:

MSA Rock Climbing Intro Course or Equivalent Experience.

Ages:

15 years old and up

Equipment:

Rope rescue equipment & group gear is included. Personal climbing equipment is not included.

Transportation:

Transport is not included however this can be arranged for an additional $20.00 a day.

Booking deadline:
n/a

Rock Rescue Course

Course Description

This is an intensive rock rescue course, fully comprehensive with 16 lessons. As a climber, one needs to be self-sufficient in a high angle climbing environment and rope rescue skills are critical. After taking this course participants will be perpared to execute an efficient rope rescue in varying situations.

This 1 day intensive course is designed to meet the needs of climbers wanting to learn high angle rock rescue or to refresh their rock rescue skills with the latest advanced technique and new style multi-use belay devices, all in a perfect safe and controlled environment. We will learn how to prepare for rescue situations, escape the climbing system, perform raises, lowers, and self rescue. We will also cover rope ascending techniques, reversing certain belay methods, and safe decision making. We will also discuss the implications of carrying out a rescue in technical terrain. The rescue system taught is the same used by professional guides.

At the same time, we cover all essentials, such as equipment, safety protocols, and hazard management. The result is the knowledge to carry out simple rescue procedures in an emergency situation on rock.

Participants will find it useful to know a variety of knots and hitches for this course. Ie Figure 8, Overhand, Munter hitch, Clove hitch, Prussik hitch, Garda Hitch.

Course Itinerary

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Equipment List - What to bring?, what not to bring? We can answer those questions view equipment list

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Day one 09:00 orientation meeting at Gear Up Sports
• Meet at Gear Up Rentals in Canmore. Sign Waivers, Safety discussion and Backpack/Equipment check. Goals and Agenda.
• Lesson 1 Equipment: Harness, helmet, and other necessary rescue gear
• Drive: Carpooling recommended when possible.
• Lesson 2 Environment : Leave no trace and wildlife discussion.
• Lesson 3 On site safety: Current hazards and safety protocols.
• Lesson 4 The Implications of Rescue: Discussion
• Lesson 5 Equipment: Being prepared for a rescue
• Lesson 6 Rope Rescue Components: Knots and Hitches
• Lesson 7 Rock Rescue Demonstration: Steps in Rope Rescue
• Lesson 8 Blocking the Belay: To free the hands
• Lesson 9 Transferring the Load: From belayer to anchor
• Lesson 10 Assessing the Situation: Attend the victim?
• Lesson 11 Raising: Setting up a basic Z pulley haul system
• Lesson 12 Lowering: Setting up to lower and injured climber
• Lesson 13 Counterbalance Rappel: How to descend and retrieve an injured climber
• Lesson 14 Tandem Rappelling: How to rappel with an injured climber
• Lesson 15 Reversing the Belay: How to reverse a self locking plate ie Reverso®
• Lesson 16 Rope Ascending and Descending: Use of different systems
• Course debrief and next step recommendations.
• Course Closure.
• Day ends 17:00

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Course Logistics

View Itinerary - A day by day summary of the course view itinerary
Equipment List - What to bring?, what not to bring? We can answer those questions view equipment list

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included.

Should you require accommodation in Canmore, we have organized for your convenience excellent value accommodation packages with local providers: economy option at the Alpine Club of Canada Clubhouse $30 per night w/ kitchen facilities, superior option at the Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge $123 per night based on double occupancy and luxury options - prices range on luxury level. These choices are made available during the booking process.

Food

Food is not included in this course. For your convenience, MSA offers several discounted meal packages at a great value. We have backcountry food preparation by Backcountry Bistro as well as agreements with several local Canmore and Banff coffee shops and restaurants. See Food.

As this is a 10 hour course, please make sure to pack enough food, a good lunch with plenty of high energy food and liquids including snacks.

Transportation

Transportation is not included in this course. You may add transportation for this course for $20.00 a day. For your convenience, MSA offers several discounted car rental packages with Enterprise Car Rental. See Transportation

Equipment

Personal climbing equipment is not included - bring rock shoes, harness, belay device and chalk bag including 2 locking carabiners. Loaner helmets are available. Your insturctor will bring all the group gear such as rescue materials, rope, quickdraws, anchor material, etc. For your convenience, MSA offers discounted ciimbing equipement rental packages through GearUp Sports.

Please view equipment list

Equipment List

View logistics - Course Equipment, Accommodation, Food and Transportation options view logistics
View Itinerary - A day by day summary of the course view itinerary

Clothing

During the summer months weather conditions are constantly changing. Be prepared for both hot or cold days and even rain. There are several rain protected climbing venues. So please dress according to the forecast for the course days.

Cliimbing pants or sweatpants work well
T-shirt
Mid layer fleece
Rain jacket
Puffy or warm jacket
Warm Hat and ballcap
Thin gloves for belaying
Sunglasses and sunscreen.
Sturdy hiking shoes or boots.
Dayback large enough to carry personal and group gear.

Equipment

Usually students taking this course own their own personal climbing equipment- so we did not include it in the course. However it is available at an excellent discount package we have arranged through GearUp Sports. We do have loaner helmet if you need.

***Though not mandatory, students who wish to be fully prepared after this course are recommended to bring the following equipment; 4 non locking carabiners, 4 locking carabiners, an auto lock belay device such as Reverso©, 2 sections of 7mm prussic’s of 5 meters length, one .5meter length of 7mm prussic and 1 double length sling
Rock shoes
Harness
Helmet
Belay device
Locking carabiner
Chalk bag
Hiking pole

Your instructor will also bring;

Rope Rescue gear
Group first aid kit
Cell phone
Programmable Radio
Guides Tarp
2 X 60 Metre Ropes
Belay Devices- Reverso & Gri-Gri
Anchor material
4 locking carabiiners
8 non lockers
12 quick draws

Food & Water

This is a 10 hour course, please make sure to pack enough food, a good lunch with plenty of high energy food and liquids including snacks.

Other

***Though not mandatory, students who wish to be fully prepared after this course are recommended to bring the following equipment; 4 non locking carabiners, 4 locking carabiners, an auto lock belay device such as Reverso©, 2 sections of 7mm prussic’s of 5 meters length, one .5meter length of 7mm prussic and 1 double length sling.

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Fitness Explained

Good Fitness
In good general health- able to walk or ski for at least two hours at a slow pace (including breaks) in undulating terrain. Able to carry a light load (25lbs = 12 kilos).

Very Good Fitness
Exercise regularly (in gym, mountains, etc)- have fairly good cardio. Can walk or ski for several hours (including breaks) over several days in diverse mountain terrain at a moderate pace (including up hill and down hill). Able to carry a moderate load (35-45 lbs = 16- 20 kilos)

Peak Fitness
Follow a routine exercise schedule and may even be training for sports or expeditions. Excellent cardio and good stamina. Able to walk or ski all day at a moderate pace over several days in diverse mountain terrain including steeper uphill and downhill sections. Able to carry moderate loads of (35 to 55lbs = 25 kilos). You feel it would be reasonable for you to acclimatize on peaks.

Ability Explained

Introductory
Suitable for beginner level, no prior experience required.

Intermediate
You have previous experience and a good general knowledge of the sport.

Advanced
You have very good knowledge of the sport developed from regular practice.

Backcountry Skier Ability Level

Type I Beginner
Skis slowly and conservatively. Newer to backcountry skiing, links parallel turns and able to slide slip more difficult sections. Can stop when desired.

Type II Intermediate
Skis at a moderate pace. Links parallel turns in powder and can come to a full stop on demand. Able to handle varied snow conditions and terrain. Has no problem skiing in trees or negotiating short ski crux's (difficult sections).

Type III Advanced
Skis more aggressively, at higher speeds and able to ski advanced terrain. Can handle different snow conditions. Enjoys more technical terrain. No problem handling short cruxes and steeper sections.

Type IV Expert
Aggressive and fast, capable of skiing in all conditions. Able to negotiate difficult sections, ski in couloirs and prolonged steep terrain.

Course Schedule & Pricing


Scheduled Course Date	Course Price	Register	Inquire
June 5th, 2011	$150.00 + 5% GST		Inquire
July 24th, 2011	$150.00 + 5% GST		Inquire
Please contact MSA for alternate dates or for private/pre-organized groups and pricing.	$150.00 + 5% GST		Inquire
n/a	$150.00 + 5% GST		Inquire
n/a	$150.00 + 5% GST		Inquire
n/a	$150.00 + 5% GST		Inquire
n/a	$150.00 + 5% GST		Inquire
n/a	$150.00 + 5% GST		Inquire

Private Course Option
We also offer our students the option of a private course. Join a group of friends together, let us know your group size and preferred dates. See chart below for private course prices.

*Bonus! The group organizer will save 10%. Single private course also available.


Private Date Option	Course Price	Register	Inquire
4 People	$150.00 + 5% GST		Inquire
3 People	$200.00 + 5% GST		Inquire
2 People	$240.00 + 5% GST		Inquire
1 Person	$425.00+ 5% GST		Inquire

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