Learn Rock Rescue Skills in Whitefish
Practice single-pitch rock rescue skills at Point of Rocks
Duration
8
Highlights
Build practical rock rescue skills using the gear you normally carry for a day of climbing. Rock Rescue 101 focuses on getting you and your partner out of trouble in a single-pitch, cragging scenario.
- Review climbing anchors, including bolted and gear anchors
- Practice essential knots for rescue setups
- Learn a "pick off" top-rope rescue with a counterbalance rappel
- Set up lowering systems for problem scenarios
- Practice escaping the belay
- Build simple 3:1 hauling systems as time allows
Things to know
A Montana Conservation Licence is required for trips to Point of Rocks. Meet at 8:00 at Grouse Mountain City Park in Whitefish and plan to provide your own transportation.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if canceled 14 days in advance. If conditions (weather, ice, snow) don't allow climbing or skiing, a full refund will be given. Refunds are direct refund minus a 3% processing fee applied by the booking company.
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