Climbing Partner Rescue E-Course
Practical skills for when the plan doesn't go as planned.
First 2 chapters free — no account required.
Course Overview
SAR response in alpine terrain often takes hours — sometimes days. The technical capability of the responding team is unknown until they arrive. In most partner rescue scenarios, you are the fastest resource available. This course was built around that reality.
What You'll Be Able to Do
Get an injured lead climber down
Hanging free, stuck in complex terrain, conscious or unconscious — you'll understand what each situation requires, not just what step comes next.
Help a follower who can't finish the pitch
Haul them to the anchor, lower them to the ground, or descend to assist — multiple approaches based on what the terrain allows.
Rappel with a partner in any configuration
Counterbalance, tandem, or lower — matching the method to your partner's condition and the terrain.
Leave with a toolkit, not a checklist
When you understand the mechanics behind each system, not every problem looks like a nail.
How Each Chapter Works
Every chapter follows the same structure
Context
Why this skill matters in a real rescue
Core Concepts
Clear, focused knowledge you can apply immediately
Video Demonstrations
See each technique performed step by step
Key Takeaways
The essentials distilled for quick reference
Common Mistakes
Know what to avoid before you're in the field
Practice Exercises
Build the muscle memory that counts
About the Instructor
Nadav Oakes
IFMGA Mountain Guide · Rescue Specialist
Mountain guide and rescue technician who has trained climbers, SAR units, and military special operations teams in rope rescue. This curriculum is the product of real-world rescues and years of iteration — designed so you understand the why behind every technique, not just a memorized sequence.
Because when it matters most, your partner is counting on you.