Australian School of Mountaineering

Abseiling I (Adventure Abseiling Course)

Your road to new adventure starts with this abseiling instructional day!

Our one-day adventure abseiling course is designed for participants with little or no previous experience. Remember - "If you can walk, you can abseil!” We begin the day with a safety briefing and training session using practice abseils at our specially selected abseiling area. The subjects we cover include the fitting of harnesses and the use of descending devices, familiarisation with the important safety procedures and how to use the correct abseiling skills and techniques. The abseils at the practice area also offer a great opportunity for you to develop and work on your own individual abseiling style!

While we place much emphasis on fun and adventure we will also teach you the important skills you’ll need to go abseiling in safety anywhere!

After a filling mountain lunch we will head off to tackle some more challenging descents. The big abseils are offered on a "challenge by choice" basis and you are free to go as high as you wish! From towering vertical walls to sheer cut overhangs and forward rundowns, the challenge is your choice!

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Multi-pitch Abseiling - Boar's Head

The Boar’s Head is one of the most instantly recognisable rock formations in the Blue Mountains.

This towering solitary rock pinnacle offers a unique and impressive multi-pitch abseiling adventure that can be found no where else! Five pitches of spectacular abseiling starting with a descent through the famous Boar’s Head “slot” and then down on through the “bottleneck” with some exciting free-hangs along the way!

There are two ways to finish The Boar's Head, either continue abseiling and then walk out through some spectacular Blue Mountains forest, or, for a truly memorable experience, climb out on two airy pitches of the most enjoyable Blue Mountains rockclimbing you will ever experience. The climbing encountered on the Boar’s Head route is about grade eight and no specialised climbing shoes are required.

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Abseiling II (Advanced Abseiling)

If you want to become a more skilled and technically experienced abseiler then this course is the next step!

The ASM Advanced Abseiling Course will allow you to learn and develop the important skills and techniques required to participate in more challenging abseiling activities and adventures. If you're into exploring canyons or caves or just want to go abseiling for the sheer fun of it, this course will help you do it! The ASM Advanced Abseiling Course is without rival in technical content and instructional quality.

We start with a short review of your existing abseiling skills and knowledge and then proceed to the more advanced instruction.

The course content will include:

• selection, fitting and use of abseiling equipment
• selection and rigging of suitable anchor systems and single pitch abseils
• hazard identification and avoidance
• risk management strategies
• self-belaying methods
• belay techniques for abseiling
• dealing with emergencies such as a “stuck” abseiler
• basic rescue and self rescue systems.

While there is some theory involved in this one-day course, all the training will take place on the cliffs. If you’re serious about becoming independent on the cliffs, then the ASM Advanced Abseiling Course is a must.

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Abseiling III (ASM Senior Abseiling Certificate)

Gain the confidence and the advanced skills required to take part in your own abseiling adventures!

To be awarded the ASM Senior Abseiling Certificate participants must complete both the Advanced Abseiling Course & Improvised Rope Rescue Course. The SAC is ideal for individuals who wish to take a more active role when participating with others in group abseiling activities.

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Abseiling IV (Abseiling Leaders Course)

If you are a teacher, outdoor leader or instructor and have the responsibility for supervising group abseiling activities then the ALC is the essential training scheme.

To qualify for the Abseiling Leaders Course, intending participants must have completed a Basic Abseiling Course or alternatively be able to provide evidence of the equivalent experience.

The course consists of four days of comprehensive instruction and practical experience which will give you the foundation for further qualification.  ASM provides the opportunity for ALC participants to return at a later date for work experience, and will organise your assessment for qualification in Single-Pitch Natural Surface Abseiling ($560 paid upon booking assessment). For further information regarding the ALC please contact our office.

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Improvised Rope Rescue

The essential Rope Rescue skills, tips and tricks that all outdoor adventurers should know.

When things are at their worst you will need to be at your best and this course will show you how! The Improvised Rope Rescue Course covers the skills required by Abseilers, Canyoners and other ropes users to apply effective Self-Rescue techniques in the majority of emergency situations. The Improvised Rope Rescue Course is an important element of our highly recognised Abseiling Leaders Course and can also be combined with our Advanced Abseiling Course for participants to be awarded the Senior Abseiling Certificate.

This course includes training in:

• Rope handling
• Ascending Using Knots, Mechanical Ascenders and Improvised Methods
• Improvised Abseiling Methods
• Assisted Abseils
• Rescue Abseils
• Lowering and Raising systems
• Improvised Casualty Evacuation methods.

You will learn that in an emergency simply being able to abseil and prussik just isn't good enough!

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