Multi-Pitch Self Rescue Course

​It is highly recommended to take our SIngle-Pitch Self Rescue Course as a prerequisite, please contact us for more information.

Have you been in the backcountry and witnessed another climber become seriously hurt while climbing a multi-pitch route? Or have you had to "learn the hard way" how to assist your partner off of a multi-pitch climb after they took a big fall on the crux pitch? Potentially you and your partner had a close encounter with a storm rolling in on an alpine endeavor? These are just a few of the many scenarios that require the knowledge of Self Rescue for the multi-pitch environment.

This Multi-Pitch Self Rescue Course is a perfect course for any climber that is now enjoying bigger, more committing mountain objectives. Whether an incident occurs to us, our partner, or another climbing party beside you, it is an empowering feeling to know what to do in order to assist the situation. Don't be the climbing partner that doesn't know what to do if something goes wrong!

This course does not provide information on the treatment of patients who have been injured in the backcountry environment. A Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification is a great benefit for any backcountry enthusiast and highly recommended!

COURSE OUTCOMES

This course is designed for the person looking to learn the skills and techniques to perform a smooth and efficient rescue of a climber stranded in the multi-pitch environment. These skills will be learned in the  climbing areas around Prescott, where you will be climbing on amazing granite and surrounded by some of the most beautiful vistas and wildlife Arizona has to offer:
  • Escaping the Belay
  • Ascending to a Climber in Distress
  • Tending to the Climber in Distress
  • Descending with the Climber in Distress
  • Raising and Lowering Systems
  • ​Knot Passes
  • Emergency Action Plan Discussions
  • Wilderness Travel and LNT principles
  • Technical Climbing Instruction on Rock
INCLUSIONS
  • All rock climbing gear (harness, helmet, rock shoes, etc.)
  • Guiding and Instruction with an AMGA Certified/Trained Guide
  • Supplemental equipment available upon request

EXCLUSIONS
  • Transportation to Prescott, AZ
  • Hotel costs before, during, or after the outing
  • Guide gratuity
  • Lunch food or snacks
  • Personal hiking/climbing clothing and equipment
  • Costs associated with weather delays or other variables beyond the control of Granite Mountain Guides
COSTS

1:1 | $155 pp
2:1 | $130 pp
3:1 | $105 pp
4:1 | $80 pp
DIFFICULTY
*Course is provided at discounted rate to make this course more accessible for every climber*