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RAWQ Rescue Progression Series: start your learning journey
This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with essential skills and confidence to navigate challenging situations. The series is structured into four levels, each building upon the previous, and culminates with an exhilarating multi-pitch route on exposed Blue Mountains cliffs.
Delve into the art of lowering rescues!
Refresh your knowledge of top belays and rope ascending systems and master the techniques required to safely and effectively lower a climber. This foundational level focuses on building a solid understanding of rope systems, safety checks, and communication, ensuring you can adeptly execute a controlled descent.
Elevate your skill set!
Learn advanced techniques for efficiently and securely raising a fellow climber. From mechanical advantage systems to efficient teamwork, this level enhances your ability to timely respond to emergencies, fostering a culture of safety within the climbing community.
Commit to the adventure!
Prepare for the intricacies of committing situations, such as rap-in climbs and multi-pitch endeavours. In this level you will get more comfortable with retrievable abseil set-ups and efficient ascending systems, communication strategies and adaptive problem-solving. You will be ready to navigate complex environments with confidence, make informed decisions and foresee preventable mishaps.
The pinnacle of the Rescue Progression Series!
This is your opportunity to integrate and apply acquired skills in the epic environment of Pierces Pass. Engage in a multi-pitch climb under the guidance of experienced instructors, putting theory into practice. This level is the ultimate test of proficiency and readiness, a real-world experience to solidify the lessons learned throughout the series.
trad courses: become a traditionalist!
This course is your crash course in becoming a trad climbing legend. Whether you're dreaming of a speed ascent of The Nose with your pal Lynn Hill or eyeing the intimidating Cobra Crack, solid gear placements are your ticket to adventure glory. We'll give you the skills you need to climb safely, confidently, and with just the right amount of swagger to call yourself a traditionalist!
Tired of avoiding cracks like you owe them money? We are here to help you face your fears and stick your hands, feet, and maybe even knees into those intimidating fissures. Learn the art of jamming without the pain (okay, maybe a little pain), master finger locks, and discover the joy of crack footwork that doesn’t feel like a medieval torture device. Join us for some laughs, learning, and plenty of tape, and you can finally embrace the cracks!