Introduction to Technical Rope Rescue

25 hours

An introduction to the technical rope work involved in moving patients off inhospitable or steep terrain.  This is an excellent course for anyone interested in technical rescue or self rescue.  No experience is necessary.  Topics covered include: knots and ropes, belays and rappels, anchors and redundancy, 2-rope technique, high angle pick-offs, rescue loads, litter handling for scree evacuation, and mechanical advantage raising systems.