Emergency Rope work for Hikers and Hillwalkers (Private Course for the Karabiner MC)
April 23 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Emergency ropework for hikers and hillwalkers is a 1 day course in the English Lake District. The course covers the rope skills needed for self-rescue in case of emergency. It is one of the skill sets taught to mountaineering professionals and is essential knowledge for any hiker and hillwalker. As a hiker and hillwalker, it is a great skill set to attain, as it allows you to be prepare better for potential adversities, and to deal with them if they arise.
The course content includes:
- Emergencies and when to use the rope
- Ropes, knots, carabiners, and other useful kit
- Anchors and anchor selection
- Belays and belaying methods
- Abseil methods
- Putting it together: emergency scenarios and self-rescue
- Emergency procedures for assisted rescue.
This course is a private booking for the Karabiner Mountaineering Club, if you’re interested in making a booking for your club get in touch!