Single-Pitch Rock Rescue Class in Whitefish
Build practical rescue skills for single-pitch climbing scenarios
Duration
8 hrs
Includes
Rescue skills, practical scenarios
Highlights
Build practical single-pitch rescue skills for cragging scenarios. Learn to use the climbing gear you carry to assist a partner and manage common problems.
- Practice escaping the belay and building lowering systems
- Use 3:1 hauling systems for simple assists
- Ascend a rope and counterbalance rappel in a top-rope pick-off scenario
- Discuss bolted and gear anchors, knots, and rescue techniques
- Apply skills in practical climbing scenarios
Itinerary
8:00am - Meet up, gear check and discuss plan for the day 8:30am - Drive to location 9:30am - Introduce skills (Ground School) 12-12:30pm - Lunch Break 12:30-3:30pm - Practical skills (Use skills in real scenarios) 3:30 - Debrief and wrap up the day
Important details
- Arrive at Grouse Mountain City Park at 8:00am
- Arrange your own transportation to the climbing location
- A Montana Conservation License is required for Point of Rocks trips
- Bring approach and climbing shoes, a harness, carabiners, a guide-style belay device, prusik cord, slings, and cordelettes
- Bring weather-appropriate layers, sunglasses, sunscreen, lunch, snacks, water, and a 30–50L backpack
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 14 days in advance for a full refund. Direct refunds are subject to a 3% processing fee. Full refund if weather, ice, or snow prevents climbing or skiing.
Product ID: EV2WQ8
FAQs
Yes. Trips to Point of Rocks require a Montana Conservation Licence.
Yes. Plan to provide your own transportation.
Bring layers for the forecasted weather (sunshirt, windbreaker, rain jacket, puffy jacket), sunglasses, sunscreen, optional insect repellent (May–August), lunch and snacks, water, approach shoes, climbing shoes, and optional belay gloves. Also bring a 30–50L backpack, a modern harness with a belay loop, 4–6 locking carabiners (large pear-shaped), 6 non-locking carabiners, a “Guide” style belay device, optional Petzl GriGri (or similar), a prusik cord, a double-length sling (48"/120cm), 1–2 cordelettes (6–7 mm, 16–20' accessory cord), and an optional long sling (180cm or 240cm).
Meeting details
Grouse Mountain City Park