Multi-Pitch Self Rescue Course on Mt. Lemmon

​It is highly recommended to take our SIngle-Pitch Self Rescue Course as a prerequisite, are comfortable leading multi-pitch routes, and/or are comfortable belaying from the top of a climb. Please contact us for more information or with any questions!

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 two-day 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 on Mt. Lemmon, where you will be climbing on amazing granite and surrounded by some of the most beautiful vistas and wildlife Arizona has to offer:
  • DAY 1 - Ground School (6 hours)
    • Escaping the Belay
    • Raising and Lowering Systems
    • ​Knot Passes
    • Emergency Action Plan Discussions
    • Wilderness Travel and LNT principles​
  • DAY 2 - On the Rock (6 hours)
    • Ascending to a Climber in Distress
    • Tending to the Climber in Distress
    • Descending with the Climber in Distress
    • Technical Climbing Instruction ​

COURSE MEETING LOCATION

INCLUSIONS
  • All rock climbing gear (harness, helmet, rock shoes, etc.)
  • Guiding and Instruction with an AMGA Certified Single-Pitch Instructor and Apprentice Alpine Guide or Apprentice Rock Guide
  • Supplemental equipment available upon request

EXCLUSIONS
  • Transportation to the meeting location
  • Hotel costs before, during, or after the outing
  • Guide gratuity
  • Lunch food or snacks
  • Personal hiking/climbing clothing and equipment
  • All rock climbing gear (harness, helmet, rock shoes, etc.)
  • Costs associated with weather delays or other variables beyond the control of Granite Mountain Guides
Private Course Costs
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1:1 | $325 pp/day
2:1 | $190 pp/day
3:1 | $165 pp/day
4:1 | $145 pp/day
DIFFICULTY
*Course is provided at discounted rate to make this material more accessible for every climber*
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