Rope rescue is a very dynamic discipline and what may be considered safe today, may be determined inappropriate tomorrow. If you have an earlier version of this document, destroy it. Check the date of your edition.
Rope rescue presents special challenges, especially in remote areas.
With new equipment constantly appearing on the market and techniques continuously being refined, the craft is a very dynamic experience. This presentation will expose new students to safe, basic fundamentals. Advanced students will increase their knowledge of proper techniques. All experiences are based on current testing and review the techniques of application used by different groups, from cave explorer's to mountain rescue personnel. Both hard and soft techniques for attaching to the rope are presented.