Technical Systems Training
Technical Systems Trining:
- Booked on a custom basis.
- Groups are welcome to book for larger parties
- Great for climbers new to outdoor climbing; including sport, trad, and top-rope climbers.
- Climbers stepping to the next level: learning to lead and climbing multi-pitch routes of any length.
- How to rappel
- Ice and snow anchors
- Anchor Systems – beginner to advanced
- Self & Partner Rescue
- Multi-pitch systems
- Haul Systems
- Crevasse Rescue
- Ski Mountaineering
- rescue sled construction and lowers
- crevasse rescue
- avalanche rescue
- Coular Access
- The above list is only a sample of what we can teach you
Learning from professional guides who have been trained and examined on rescue skills is without question the best way to learn and the most effective use of your time.
Where & When?:
- Our assortment of technical skills course options are available year round.
- Courses are scheduled by request and subject to availability.
- Locations range from Southern New Hampshire, Rumney, to Franconia Notch, Mt. Washington and others by request.
Self & Partner Rescue
Skills Covered, but not Limited to:
- Belay Escapes
- Hauling
- Climbing the rope
- Improvised Rappels
- Caring for an Injured Climber
- Belay takeovers
- Knot Pass
Single Pitch Partner Rescue
This one day course is designed for those who are leading and following routes that are up to one rope length in height. Practice skills to avoid and get out of common situations in the single pitch environment.
Mulit-Pitch Self & Partner Rescue
This Two day course is designed for those who are leading and following routes that are longer than one rope length. Learn & Practice skills to avoid and get out of common situations that can easily compound when high off the ground.
Anchor Construction
Skills Covered, but not Limited to:
- Site Selection
- Finding the top of your climb
- Powerpoints
- Managing the edge of the cliff
- Essential Gear
- Anchor Points (Natural and Artifical)
- Common Errors & How to Avoid them
Level 1: Ground Managed
- For “Walk Around” cliffs and crags
- Learn how to build top rope anchors and climb on them
- Ideal for folks looking to top-rope outside the gym
- Learn about necessary gear & what to gear to avoid
- How to manage risk in a single pitch environment
Level 2: Top Managed Systems
- Ideal for those looking to top rope and more difficult locations, such as Otter Cliffs, ME
- Designed for those who have experience building top rope anchors
- How to belay from the top of the cliff/climb
- How to incorporate trad gear into anchors
- How to problem solve