Canyon Rescue Course (ACE-L4), Boulder

Note: the cost of this course is $495 ($395 if booked before 1/1/25.)

IMPORTANT: You need to sign up at:
http://uberadventures.net/product/canyon-rescue-course/
(Meetup started charging extra fees, so book directly on UberAdventures.)

Canyon Rescue Course (ACE-L4)

Train Hard, Plan Well, Be Safe ... but accidents still happen.

This course is designed to teach the skills necessary to perform immediate, in-canyon self-rescues, partner rescues, and how to assist with group emergencies ... all with your groups' normal rack-and-pack (the minimal gear you should carry on your harnesses and in your packs.)

Boost your confidence and fill your mental toolbox with skills to handle technical emergencies.

This course not only teaches you the skills and methods necessary to execute a variety of rescue procedures, but it provides the impetus for critical thinking through an emergency.

How would you help a canyoneer stuck on a rope? How would you help an unconscious canyoneer stuck on a rope? How quickly could you figure out how to convert a static block to a lowering system? Could you haul a rappeller back to the top of a drop by yourself? Have you ever been in a canyon, assessing a fictional problem and felt helpless? Are your responsibilities in a canyoneering event greater because you're the leader/organizer? Would you like to be a more valuable team member? This course is vital for not only canyoneering leaders, but also for conscientious recreational canyoneers who value their own safety and the safety of their party.

With the technical skills presented in this course, you could prevent the need for calling in a (possibly expensive) rescue, avoid putting rescuers at risk, avoid spending the night in a canyon, and continue a canyon descent with a non-critically injured teammate.

This course is not only a great time to up your recreational canyoneering skills to an admirable level, but it presents the remaining skills for certification as a Professional Canyon Guide (ACE-L5.) While it is not required you take ACE L1-L2-L3-L4 Courses in sequence, it is recommended.

The TOPICS and SKILLS covered will include:
• Advanced Friction Options
• Knots, Rope Grabs & Progress Capture Methods
• Anchors, Rigging & Friction Dynamics for Rescue
• Mechanical Advantage and Haul Systems
• Converting Static Rigging to Haul or Lower
• Assisted Rappel & Tandem Rappel Techniques
• Hero Rescue, Balancier Lift
• Rappelling on a Tensioned Rope
• Guide Ropes, Tag Lines, Belays
• Cut-and-Lower Procedures
• Special Ascending Techniques for Rescue
• Pick-Off Procedures Scenario (X3)
• Considerations for musculoskeletal injuries

PREREQUISITE: Since this course builds upon the skills and techniques presented in our Technical Canyoneering Course (ACE-L1), our Advanced Canyoneering Course (ACE-L2), AND our Canyon Essentials Course (ACE-L3), we recommend that you've either taken all three courses or have significant relevant personal experience before taking this class (please inquire if you're unsure if this is a fit for your current skill set.)

GEAR: Basic personal gear is required for this course: Harness, Helmet, Descender, Figure 8 for Rigging, Safety Tether, 5-6 Locking HMS Carabiners, 48" Sling/Runner/Footloop, Prusik Loop, VT Prusik, Mechanical Ascenders, 25' of webbing, 20' Cordelette or Canyon Cordelette(Optional), Gloves, Pack, and appropriate Shoes.

INSTRUCTORS: A.J. Pastula
ACE L1-L4 Instructor, L5 Certified Guide
http://uberadventures.net/team/ (2nd row, left

PAYMENT: The total cost of this course is $495. Since Meetup started charging extra fees, best to pay at http://uberadventures.net/product/canyon-rescue-course/ The fee is non-refundable, but may be put toward a future class during the same calendar year if 30 days notice are given, cancelling your participation in this course. Feel free to post your questions as a comment or contact me directly through DM. (You can also check out our website at http://uberadventures.net )

Included with tuition is all instruction and use of all group Canyoneering equipment, i.e.: ropes, webbing, rope bags, rapides, rigging, etc. ... and a Certificate of Completion!!

SCHEDULE: This class will begin on Friday evening at 6pm, thru 9pm. An e-mail with specific directions, and a link, will be sent about a week or two prior to the class. The course will reconvene on Saturday and Sunday at 7am thru 5 or 6pm both days with as much hands on learning as possible.

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