Organizer:
Susan So
Date/Time:
Date(s) - Sunday 08 November, 2020
All Day
skills workshop
Hi Members,
Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice the following improvised rope rescue techniques.
Securing yourself mid-abseil
1. Leg wrap
2. Mule hitch tie off
When there are two lives in your brake hand
3. Tandem abseil from the top of a cliff
4. Pick-off a casualty from mid-abseil and tandem abseil down to the bottom
Rescue objectives when there is no cavalry
5. Build and operate an assisted hoist
6. Build and operate an unassisted hoist (also known as the Z-hoist or 3:1 hoist). Prepare to sweat!
Prerequisites: Participants will need to use the skills that they have learned in Abseil Skills 2. Be able to rig anchors and rope for abseiling; self-belay with friction knots; prusik up and down the rope. Highly recommended for members seeking to advance their ropes skills and upcoming trip leaders who want to run rope related activities.
What to bring:
@Recommended to practice with your own personal gear
or state what gear you need in the appropriate sign-up comments
@The usual food, water, clothing, and sun protection.
Trip Location will be relayed to successful participants.
Can’t wait to see you all for some rope skills fun and practice.
