Details
Self-rescue in multi-pitch routes involves techniques and maneuvers for managing climbing emergencies on long routes. It focuses on the use of ropes and equipment to rescue oneself or a partner in unexpected situations, ensuring safety and competence in the mountains.
Objectives:
- Acquire basic theoretical knowledge for climbing via ferratas (equipment, route descriptions, how to tackle the route, etc.).
- Learn the use and handling of specific and necessary equipment.
- Understand belaying and progression techniques in via ferratas.
- Apply learned skills in a real practice setting.
- Learn basic self-rescue techniques.
- Belay a partner at a challenging section of the via ferrata.
- Set up an assisted brake on a zip line.
- Rescue a partner suspended on a bridge in the via ferrata.
- Lower a partner to the ground.
- Learn to rappel using double ropes.
Target Audience: People looking to develop skills in self-rescue techniques for multi-pitch climbing on rock or artificial walls.
Course Program:
Starting Point: The activity begins at the Moclín via ferrata, just a minute’s walk from where we park the car.
Introduction: Brief explanation of the features of this via ferrata, route description interpretation, and the creation of a safety plan.
Equipment:
- In-depth review of the latest equipment used for this activity, including technical specifications and current certifications.
- Differentiation between via ferratas and high ropes courses.
Practice: Access the via ferrata through one of its escape routes to practice belaying a partner in the middle of a challenging section of the wall.
Zip Line: Proceed to the zip line, where we’ll set up an assisted brake to calculate distance and speed. Practice securing a partner during this activity.
Rescue Simulation: Descend to the mono bridge to perform a real-life simulation of rescuing a suspended person using a 3:1 pulley system. Review this technique again at ground level.
Rappelling: Lower a partner and then rappel on free rope with self-belay.
Review and Wrap-Up:
- Review the covered techniques at ground level to ensure fluency in self-rescue methods.
- Pack and organize the equipment, followed by a walk back to the car.
This course provides hands-on experience in self-rescue techniques, boosting confidence and preparedness for diverse climbing adventures.
Contents:
- Appropriate specific equipment. EN 17109 standard.
- Selection of via ferratas.
- Interpretation of diagrams and route descriptions.
- Risk assessment.
- Fall factor.
- How to gear up.
- Progression in via ferratas.
- Planning and strategy for tackling the via ferrata.
- Building an anchor system on fixed points.
- Belaying a second climber.
- Lowering a second climber.
- Rappelling with self-belay and emergency exits.
- Knots: autoblocking.
- Rope management methods at the anchor station.
- Rope coiling for descent.
- Partner check.
- Self-rescue techniques: Pulley system with Micro Traxion and Tibloc.
- Knots: dynamic and Machard.
- First aid kit and basic self-rescue concepts.
Requirements:
- Must be an adult.
- This activity involves medium technical difficulty and medium physical demand.
- Normal physical fitness and agility required. Difficulty is adapted to the student’s physical and technical capacity.
- Willingness to enjoy learning.
- Prior experience: Required.
- Prior training: Not necessary.
- Difficulty level: Beginner K3.
Required Equipment:
- Technical clothing suitable for the season and activity (fleece, windbreaker, waterproof and breathable jacket, gloves, etc.). A light windbreaker or fleece is recommended, even in summer.
- Comfortable clothing that is neither tight nor bulky.
- Backpack (40-45 liters).
- Approach shoes or sports sneakers.
- 1L water bottle.
- Food (sandwich, bars, snacks, fruit, nuts).
- Sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, cap or hat).
- Headlamp and batteries.
- Thermal blanket.
- Camera or phone.
- Notebook may be useful.
- Trekking poles may be helpful for long approaches.
- Climbing helmet.
- Climbing harness.
- 5 locking carabiners (one HMS).
- 1 reverso/ATC-type descender.
- 2 60 cm slings.
- 2 sewn HMPE loops (60 cm).
- 1 5 m cord (minimum 7 mm if polyamide, 5.5 mm if Kevlar or aramid).
- 1 Tibloc.
- 1 Micro Traxion.
- 1 energy-absorbing lanyard (e.g., Black Diamond Easy Rider).
- 1 45 cm Y-shaped connector (e.g., Petzl Yoko 1).
- 1 Trac Guide pulley (e.g., Petzl).
- Gloves for via ferrata.
- If you’re missing any technical gear, we can lend it or advise you on purchases.
Start Time: Depending on availability (see reservation calendar).
Languages: Spanish and English.
Meeting Point: Moclín Via Ferrata GR-3408, 17, 18248 Tiena, Granada.
The exact location and meeting time will be determined in the days leading up to the course to ensure optimal conditions for the activity.
Important Notice:
If booking this activity to join a regular group (not a private group booking), please note:
- Individual reservations are possible, but a minimum group of 2 people is required.
- If the minimum is not met, you will be notified, and your payment will be refunded.
Duration
6 hours
Including
Mountain Guide, Speciality Climbing.
Personal gear (climbing shoes, helmet, and harness), if necessary.
Collective gear (ropes, carabiners, slings, belay devices, etc.).
Accident insurance (rescue and first medical assistance) and civil liability.
Pre-activity consultation.
Not including
Transport.
Accommodation.
Food.
Personal gear (ask about rental).
Anything else not specified in the "what's included" section.
Certifications
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation or modification requests must be made via a message from the booking page on MiReservaOnline.es, so there is a written record of the date and time of the request.
99% of the amount paid will be refunded if the cancellation is made at least 48 hours before the start of the course.
No refund will be given if the cancellation is made less than 48 hours before the start of the course or if the customer does not show up.
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