Self Rescue Seminar

Hello Mountaineers (and Happy St. Patty’s Day)!

Ok…so I’ve heard a lot of talk about self rescue, belay escapes, leader
rescue, etc. So, for those of you who are dedicated to having the skills,
knowledge and experience to be able to get yourself down from EVERY
situation you can climb yourself into, I have set up a Self Rescue Seminar
with Earth Treks Climbing Centers. Since ETC did not have a seminar
scheduled at any of their locations this spring, they have agreed to hold a
private Self Rescue Seminar. The seminar will be held at the Rockville
climbing gym, is exclusively for members of the PATC – Mountaineering
Section only, and will be available for the price normally reserved for ETC
members. I have taken this seminar as well as other classes with ETC highly
recommend that you take advantage of this opportunity. I can’t think of a
better way for anyone to start off the season.

Details

Location: ETC Rockville
Dates: April 3, 10, 17, and 24 (Mondays in April)
Time: 6:30 – 10:00 pm
Cost: $180
Class Size: 4 min/12 max

To sign up for the class, contact Dave Hudson, Group Programming Director,
ETC at (410) 872-0060. The first 12 members to give Dave Hudson their
tuition are in the class. Participants are expected to be Potomac Mountain
Club members with up to memberships and signed PMC waivers. Here’s one for
Vince: be sure to renew your club memberships ASAP, since you must be a
member to attend the seminar and your memberships will be expiring in the
middle of the seminar. Participants are also expected to attend all four
classes since each class builds on the previous classes. No prior rescue
skill are required. Please have your tuition in to ETC by March 24th.

More Details

April 3: Belay Escapes
April 10: Rappel Rescues
April 17: Hauling Systems
April 24: Leader Rescue

Required Gear:
1 Cordalette (22’)
3 Pieces of 5-7mm cord (3’, 6’, and 9’ sections)
4-8 Locking Biners
1 Double Length Runner
Helmet
Harness
Climbing Shoes
Belay Device
Specialty Gear (Reverso, Gri-Gri, etc. that you want to incorporate into
your rescues)

Even More Details
For information on the class, check out the ETC website at
earthtreksclimbing.com, contact Dave Hudson, or email me at
jksandridge@hotmail.com.

Again, ETC has been teaching this seminar for years and does an awesome job.
Technical climbing ability is only one skill set in climbing. Your rescue
skills need to be at least as good as your technical skills in order to get
you, and your partner, back home safe (to give the slideshow)!

Since I’m stuck picking up drunks in Arlington County tonight, drink a green
beer for me!

Have fun and climb safe!

J