Ready for bigger objectives and wanting to build your tool box of rock rescue systems?
Rock Safe Pro is an advanced rescue and technical-systems course designed for experienced climbers who already possess strong foundational skills and are ready to expand into more complex, efficient, and higher-stakes problem solving. Building on the core principles from Rock Safe, this course focuses on high-efficiency rescue systems, advanced raises and lowers, improvised techniques, and shortcuts that allow skilled practitioners to respond rapidly and safely in demanding environments.
By the end of Rock Safe Pro, participants will be equipped with the judgment, efficiency, and technical competence required for complex rescue scenarios in multi-pitch and single-pitch rock environments.
Objective 1: Review Rock Safe Basics
Objective 2: Advanced Methods
Objective 3: Shortcuts
Objective 4: Ascending
Objective 5: Descending
Pre-Requisite: Rock Safe / Basics Rock Rescue systems knowledge
Cost: 2 days - $418 +GST
Accommodation:This is hosted in the DTC - camping or Shunda Creek Hostel is recommended. Participants to self organise.
Required Items to Bring:
Gear listing will be shared by Girth Hitch after signing up.
Notes:
Activity Hazards – MUST READ BEFORE REGISTERING
Participating in this activity involves many risks, dangers and hazards that could result in injury, death, paralysis, property damage, or loss to me or other third parties. These risks, dangers, and hazards may include, but are not limited to those listed below. Please review them carefully before registering.
Terrain is uncontrolled, unmarked and not inspected, and may include:
Cornices
Crevasses
Cliffs
Trees, tree wells, forest deadfall, and tree stumps
Creeks
Rocks and Boulders
Holes and depressions below the snow surface
Variable and difficult snow conditions
Variable and difficult walking terrain
Snowcat roads and road banks
Fences and other man-made structures
Snow immersion
Impact or collision with other persons vehicles or objects
Extreme variation in trails or terrain
Encounters with domestic or wild animals
Loss of balance or control
Slips trips and falls
Becoming lost or separated from one's group
Rockfall
Rockfall can be caused by natural forces, or by people travelling through the terrain (e.g. climbing/scrambling/hiking).
Falls and Belaying
Rock climbing presents the risk of falling from the wall causing the climber to collide with the wall or ground, which can lead to injury or death
The risk of belay failure is also present which can contribute to the risk of a ground fall
Equipment failure, including equipment associated with climbing, rappelling and belaying
Communication, rescue and medical treatment
Communication can be difficult and in the event of an accident rescue and treatment may not be available
Adverse weather may also delay the arrival of treatment and transport out of the field
If an Injury occurs in challenging terrain movement to an evacuation point may be slow
Personal injury includes:
Sprains
Strains
Shock
Stress
Nausea
Food borne illness
Diarrhea
Burns
Cuts
Abrasions
Fractured or broken bones
Impalement
Drowning
Hypothermia
Loss of limbs
Frostbite
Sunstroke
Sunburn
Dehydration
Illness
Soft tissue injuries
Neck, head and brain injury
Paralysis
Psychological injury
Other injury to the body;
Other
Slips, trips and falls both outdoors and indoors
Changing weather conditions including but not limited to High winds, lightning, forest fires
Effects of high altitude including pulmonary edema and cerebral edema
Infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact
Equipment failure
Incomplete warnings or instructions
Negligent first aid
Negligence of other people, including trip coordinator and other guests
Negligence includes failure on the part of ACC Guides (if applicable) to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect you from or warn you of the risks, dangers and hazards of wilderness activities.
Refunds can only be made once you find another person willing to take your spot.
Min. 4 persons required for this course to proceed.
Cancellation Policy You can view our cancellation policy here.
Waiver and Membership Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed
ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.
A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your
membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings
without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.
The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.
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