Description

Building on Tuesday’s (Feb. 11th’s) instruction in crevasse rescue techniques, we will use the fence as an anchor point and practise building 3:1 Z-pulley systems and 6:1 drop loop systems.

My aim is to go through these once with rescuers free from the system (for a trial run) before clipping in, making kiwi coils, and more realistically simulating a fall, with rescuers clipped into the system at all times.

If time permits, we will review EARNEST anchors, so please bring anchor material (4 locking carabiners and at least one double-length (120-cm) sling).

Please note that this is a practice session and not an instructional course. Participants should bring their own knowledge of these systems.