Objective
The improvised rescue course has been created for climbers who want to avoid the infamous epics we’ve all heard about. If you’ve ever thought about how you would get you, and your climbing partner, out of the mire when it hits the fan, then this course is for you.

Venues
Usually North Wales.

Duration
Two full days.

Client numbers
Three to six.

Prerequisites
Minimum skills and experience required for this course are: Have experience of lead climbing using natural protection, a knowledge of a variety of climbing knots, safe use of a climbing harness and the ability to belay appropriately.

Personal equipment
All ropes and rack are provided on the course. You should bring the following: ‘comfortable’ climbing shoes, personal harness, climbing helmet, belay device and appropriate locking karabiner, 1 x 60cm, 120cm, 240cm slings complete with locking HMS karabiners, 2 x prussik loops on 6mm cord (1x 40cm, 1x 60cm in circumference after tying off with double fisherman’s with tails of 50mm to 75mm,) plus all the normal hill kit (See separate kit list)

Programme
The course consists of two days on crags in real situations utilising natural anchors. Skills covered include: Equipment, ascending / descending ropes, abseiling past a knot, locking off a belay device, escaping the system, assisted hoist, lowering past a knot and accompanied abseil.

Travel
Transport to and from the course base and its venues is usually shared. This reduces costs and eliminates the possibility of clients having difficulty in locating the venues.

Accommodation
Accommodation is usually of a bunkhouse type at the Galt-Y-Glyn Hotel near Llanberis. Single, double or shared rooms are available upon request.

Alternate course locations may be utilised in consultation with clients if requested.