rescue Archive
It is time to reconsider our approach to Vertical Rescue (VR) equipment. Many VR teams train at drive-up venues and use equipment similar to that shown in the following image. However, back-country rescue teams normally have to carry
Muitas vezes existe uma discussão sobre os méritos relativos de transportar uma faca em seu cinto de segurança. As razões normalmente se centram em torno de liberar um alpinista “preso”. O uso proposto da faca seria realizado
My good friend, Pat Rhodes, has long been asking big questions about the differences in tension between the two strands of mirrored rope rescue lowering systems. Pat’s classes often include practical demonstrations showing just how easy it
The International Technical Rescue Symposium was held in Portland, Oregon USA from 5-8 November 2015. Richard Delaney from RopeLab presented at this symposium and discussed some of the issues concerning technical rope rescue and the use of tripods. The links
There is often discussion about the relative merits of carrying a knife on your harness. The reasons normally centre around freeing a “stuck” abseiler. The proposed use of the knife is either by the stuck abseiler or by