Bristol is where it’s at!
Well, that’s a wrap on another fabulous week of Advanced Canopy Access Proficiency [ACAP] in Bristol with a great group of climbers from across the sectors!
Highline rescues on the ACAP
May 20-24 was a packed week of learning, challenging tasks and knowledge of a whole range of rigging solutions. In-depth theory sessions focussed on knowledge for practical elements that included advanced rescue techniques, rigging for rescue and all aspects of rigging fixed lines on trees as dynamic, living structures. The deep-dive theory sessions explored pulleys and IMA (Ideal Mechanical Advantage) and their uses, plus a whole day with tree climbing guru Waldo Etherington of Remote Ropes on advanced knotcraft, kit and working in truly remote areas.
Focussed rigging session with Waldo Etherington of Remote Ropes
With students from industrial, arboreal, outdoor adventure activity, mountain rescue and TV backgrounds, the course is also a great opportunity to meet people from different sectors. Everyone brings their own skillsets to contribute to the learning pool and we cover a lot of ground in the 5 days!
Tree climbers preparing for rescue drill of a ‘casualty’ from the highline
With a strong focus on static-line ‘SRT’ rope techniques, the ACAP also includes an introduction to the use of FRICTION-HITCHES and arb-style DRT/MRT (useful for those students joining us from a more industrial rope access background). Using an arb line and a backup line, we learned how to escape the system and move laterally in the canopy.
The ACAP incorporates a unique mixture of standard and bespoke rigging solutions with much of the syllabus unique to this course and derived from extensive experience of rigging in remote rainforest locations for wildlife television and scientific expeditions.
To find out about our next course please contact us and drop us a line, we look forward to seeing you up in the canopy one day soon!
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The ACAP is automatically open to all BCAP graduates.
Direct entry (without first completing a BCAP) is also possible depending on your current skill base. Please contact us to chat if you are in any doubt as to whether you already hold the necessary experience to enable direct entry.
All techniques comply with stringent UK HSE regulations.
The ACAP 5-day training course costs £795 + VAT.
To find out about our next ACAP of 2024 contact us to book.
