By Geir
From Tucson, AZ
Mar 11, 2013
| If any southern AZ locals are interested in learning some self rescue skills for multipitch climbing, I will be offering a class on April 20th. Feel free to PM me or visit the address below for further information.
www.geir.com/guide.html
Thanks,
Geir | 
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By Peter Noebels
Mar 15, 2013
| Hi Geir,
I was at the gym tonight and discussing self rescue with my friend and I mentioned how amazed I was about the amount of climbers out there who have no idea how to help themselves in an sport which is highly dangerous. Sport climbing included. Climbing is so much more than climbing, it's about knowing how to deal the consequences of an accident.
For me, self rescue was one of the first skills I learned through the AMC in PHX and I am so glad for that experience and the AMC for offering the course.
Good for you for offering your skills. |
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By Geir
From Tucson, AZ
Mar 16, 2013
| Hey Peter!
Thanks for your thoughtful words and insight! I totally agree that self rescue skills are essential for climbers. Many of the these skills are also useful in day-to-day climbing. I have tried to keep the fee low so that anyone wanting to take the class can afford it. |
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By Geir
From Tucson, AZ
Mar 16, 2013
| The April 20 class is full. Because a number of people have expressed interest in the class, a second class has been scheduled Sat, May 25. To register please visit www.geir.com/guide.html. Thanks! |
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By Bill Lawry
From New Mexico
Mar 19, 2013
| Geir wrote: The April 20 class is full. Because a number of people have expressed interest in the class, a second class has been scheduled Sat, May 25. To register please visit www.geir.com/guide.html. Thanks!
This is a great service to the community and at an extremely generous price. Given your list of questions, you could ~double the current price and it would still be a good deal.
Some climbing friends and I had some fun puzzling over this rhetorical question from the above linked page: "13. While belaying a second to an anchor, could you set up a rappel and have yourself on rappel before your second arrived?"
We tried to imagine how and why one would do this, striking out in the area of it simply being a multi-tasking time saver.
This would likely come into play for getting down to an injured second when lowering them wasn't the best option - yes? (... or partially getting down to them if more than half a rope length below.) I see that answering Question #19 would likely include discussion of this.
Again - a great service to the community.
Bill L |
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By Geir
From Tucson, AZ
Mar 25, 2013
| Bill Lawry wrote: This is a great service to the community and at an extremely generous price. Given your list of questions, you could ~double the current price and it would still be a good deal. Some climbing friends and I had some fun puzzling over this rhetorical question from the above linked page: "13. While belaying a second to an anchor, could you set up a rappel and have yourself on rappel before your second arrived?" We tried to imagine how and why one would do this, striking out in the area of it simply being a multi-tasking time saver. This would likely come into play for getting down to an injured second when lowering them wasn't the best option - yes? (... or partially getting down to them if more than half a rope length below.) I see that answering Question #19 would likely include discussion of this. Again - a great service to the community. Bill L
Hey Bill,
Sorry I missed your question, I was away for several days. Also thanks for your kind words.
To answer your question, one scenario that this skill might be useful is when bad weather starts moving in. Over the years I have had a few occasions where surprise storms roll in while a second was following a pitch. As you suggested, this skill is one way to begin a descent quickly.
I could also envision a scenario where your answer would be just as valid ... perhaps a second gets hit by a falling rock and you decide to rap down to them to see how bad the injuries are.
There are a few slots still available in the second class for those who are interested. |
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By j fassett
From tucson
Mar 25, 2013
| I've seen this done, very cool!
JF |
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By Bill Lawry
From New Mexico
Mar 26, 2013
| Hi Geir,
Thanks for the reply - plenty responsive! I tend to think of the exercise solely in terms of an injured second mid-pitch and probably high off the deck. But I do remember a time at J-Tree belaying up my partner with only a T-shirt on top ... very chilled from rain spatters driven by a building wind. The storm snuck up on us from behind the rock.
Best Wishes,
Bill |
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By Geir
From Tucson, AZ
Mar 26, 2013
| j fassett wrote: I've seen this done, very cool! JF
Hahahaha Jeff! Gee I wonder who impressed me with that trick to begin with! :) |
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