Technical Rescue Systems Purpose: In many backcountry wilderness SAR operations, the lost persons have some sort of injury or condition that prevents them from coming out of the backcountry under their own power. In the situation where the patient is injured and requires evacuation through rough terrain, technical rope systems are needed to provide the safety, leverage and/or friction needed to complete the operation. In this class, we teach the student the proper knots, harnesses and rigging techniques so they can assist in a low-angle or high-angle technical rescue operation. Format: Full weekend course, with lectures and outdoor activities, including overnight camping. (20 hours) Skills emphasized:
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