Yosemite Rock Climbing Trips

Professional Climbing Guides Institute

Rock Climbing

Rescue Training

The Rescue Training requirement is typically fulfilled via the SPGT course, but can be completed via a separate 2 day Rescue Training course. Completing the Rescue Training is required in order to enter the Multi-Pitch Guide Training course.

Note. The rescue training taught on the Top Rope Guide Training course, does not qualify for the rescue training requirement of the SPGT course or MPGT course. The TRG rescue training can only be taken via the complete TRGT course.

  • Prerequisites:
  • Working knowledge of the following knots and hitches
  • a. Clove hitch
  • b. Munter hitch and Munter mule
  • c. Figure eight and overhand on bite
  • d. Friction hitches
  • e. Figure eight follow through
  • f. Bowline
  • g. Double figure eight and overhand
  • h. Double fisherman

Click here to view all Rock Climbing Trips