"Mountain Rescue"

A 3-day intensive course on mountain rescue techniques in a small group
"Mountain Rescue"
A 3-day intensive course on mountain rescue
techniques in a small group
About the program
During the course, you will learn all the basic skills necessary to conduct rescue operations in the mountains on difficult terrain in a small group. Hauling and lowering the injured climber. Extending the rope during lowering. Transferring the load from yourself to the anchor station and more.
Then, we will focus on solving specific situational challenges.

The program is not suitable for beginners. To participate, you should have some mountaineering experience.
Dates
Upon request
Duration
3 Days
Location
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Cost
600 $ for a group of 1-3
  • Dates
    Upon request
  • Duration
    3 Days
  • Location
    Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • Cost
    600 $ for a group of 1-3
More advanced programs
This course can be taken independently, or combined with other advanced programs, or as part of a personalized guiding program
More advanced programs
This course can be taken independently, or combined with other advanced programs, or as part of a personalized guiding program
  • Program schedule
    • Day 1
    - Rescue works with materials at hand
    - Practice of specific techniques such as:
    - Haul systems (Polispast), its varieties and application in rescue operations
    - Hauling the injured climber
    - Lowering the injured climber
    - Extending the rope during lowering
    - Transferring the load from yourself to the anchor station

    • Day 2
    - Situational tasks, their solutions and error analysis

    • Day 3
    - Situational tasks, their solutions and error analysis

  • Required equipment and clothing
    • Harness
    • Adjustable lanyard with carabiners
    • Belay device - 1
    • Prusik
    • Jumar - 2
    • Helmet
    • Backpack
    • Headlamp

    • Alpine Boots
    • Clothing appropriate to the season

    • Dynamic rope 50-60 m - 2
    • Cord - 7 mm - 5 m - 2
    • Quickdraws (30 cm) - 10
    • Locking carabiners - 5
    • Non locking carabiners - 5
    • Petzl Gri-Gri - 1
    • Loop slings - 60 cm, 150 cm, 200 cm
    • Pulleys
  • Terms of participation
    • Dates of the course: Upon request
    • Cost: $600 for the group of 1 to 3 persons
    • A full prepayment is required to book the course
    • This course can be taken independently, or combined with other advanced programs, or as part of a personalized guiding program
    • The program is not suitable for beginners. To participate, you should have some mountaineering experience

    • SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
    - English-speaking guide services
    - Transfer from Almaty and back
    - Some special climbing equipment

    • SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
    - Personal equipment
    - Insurance policy
    - Meal / Snacks

    • Participants are advised to carry sufficient medical transportation insurance (for active recreation)