Public Release of the New ERCA Training Syllabus
We would like to raise everybody’s awareness to the public release of the revised version (July 2024) of the ERCA training syllabus. The full document is now publicly available. This syllabus provides information for training on permanent and temporary ropes courses. The syllabus describes course aims and objectives, content, methods of teaching, course duration, as well as assessment criteria. Mobile ropes courses are not covered within the current syllabus.

Product Recall of SIMOND for ''ALPINISM & VERTIKA''-quickdraws
ERCA received information related to safety, which we would like to share. Please follow the hyperlink below to get detailed information and to read the original notice: Product Recall of SIMOND for ''ALPINISM & VERTIKA''-quickdraws:…
Early-Bird Discount until 31st August!
It's still summer, but time is flying: Please remember that you can benefit from an Early-Bird-Discount if you register by 31st August. There is a lot on offer at our conference, including: ✔ 12 Manufacturers confirmed and more to come ✔ 14 Sessions already…
Product Recall of OCUN for ''CONDOR HMS TRIPLE''-carabiners
ERCA received information related to safety, which we would like to share. Please follow the hyperlink below to get detailed information and to read the original notice: Product Reall of OCUN for ''CONDOR HMS TRIPLE''-carabiners:…
Observe the Conference Session Announcements on Social Media
Each week henceforth, we will introduce one of the conference speakers, so please follow us on one of our social media channels. This years' conference theme is: The Impact of a Rapidly Changing World on Our Industry We have chosen this theme because it is…
New ‘Universally Accessible High Ropes Course’ in Marburg (Germany)
A new multifunctional and universally accessible high ropes course, operated by the Marburg Adventure Project (MAP – Haus der Jugend), has opened in Marburg’s Stadtwald. Based on experiential learning and outdoor education, MAP’s programmes support both…
Quality & Improvement: Peer Exchange for German Trainers
In early July, a group of ERCA-certified trainers and master trainers met at Seilgarten Hannover to exchange practical insights on a range of rescue techniques and discuss key challenges within ropes course staff training. The day included valuable…