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ALPINE

Instructional Alpine Courses in The McDowell's


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​Intro to Lead Climbing

This single-day course encompasses skills for climbers that have experience climbing outdoors and are ready for adventurous routes. This includes:
  • Lead Climbing Systems
  • Sport Anchors
  • Rappelling
  • Single-pitch Environments .​
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Alpine Rock Skills

This single-day course will cover the basics of moving swiftly over 3rd, 4th, and easy 5th-class terrain in the Alpine environment. This includes:
  • Alpine Rock Anchors
  • Security in Exposed Terrain
  • Navigation and Route Finding
  • Efficient Movement
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Single-Pitch Rescue

This is a single-day course that is recommended for just about any climber, novice or experienced. It is helpful to have the knowledge of advanced skills, but not necessary. This course includes:
  • Escaping the Belay
  • Retrieving an Injured Climber
  • Rope Ascension
  • Risk Management​
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Multi-Pitch Rescue

The Multi-pitch Rescue course is designed for individuals that are consistently several hours away from help on multi-pitch routes. It is preferable that you take the Single-pitch Rescue course before this one. This course includes:​
  • Counter-balance & Tandem Rappels
  • Raising & Lowering Systems
  • Knot Passes
  • Load-releasable Systems​​
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​Seek. Qualified. Instruction.


This institution is operated under special use permit with the Prescott National Forest & Coronado National Forest. This institution is operated under special use permit with the City of Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve.  Granite Mountain Guides, LLC is an equal opportunity provider.
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Hours

Su-Sa: 7am - 6pm

Telephone

480.748.1437

Email

[email protected]
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  • GMG
  • About Us
    • About GMG
    • Meet The Guides
    • Our Affiliations >
      • AMGA
      • 1% for the Planet
      • Leave No Trace
  • Courses
    • Prescott, AZ >
      • Rock Courses
      • Alpine Courses
      • Self-Rescue Courses
    • Phoenix, AZ >
      • Rock Courses
      • Alpine Courses
      • Self-Rescue Courses
  • Trips
    • Prescott, AZ
    • Phoenix, AZ >
      • The McDowell's
      • Queen Creek
  • Retreats
    • Tucson, AZ >
      • Rock Rescue Retreat
    • AZWCC Weekends
  • Local Information
    • Prescott, AZ
    • Phoenix, AZ
    • Tucson, AZ
  • Blog
  • Store
  • Contact