This presentation will focus on empowering experienced mountain rescuers with advanced, practical rope rescue techniques designed for independent small-party operations.
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A hands-on clinic that will compare a variety of component-based pick-off methods, highlighting use cases for each and welcoming attendees to try the systems for themselves.
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An in-depth multidisciplinary panel review of a complex high altitude extrication of a lightening strike victim. This case review brings to focus the
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The Summit County Rescue Group will present a deep dive into a complex call occurring at 14,000’ on Quandary Peak.
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Public backcountry safety education, otherwise known as preventative search and rescue (PSAR), is a fundamental strategy for decreasing or controlling the volume of preventable calls BSAR teams mus
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This session explores key aspects of swiftwater rescue, including essential gear, rescue techniques, and the forces acting on rope systems in dynamic water environments.
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Explore the application and limitations of span anchors. Are they strong enough? Are they useful?
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The system choices we make and the attentiveness of the operator can provide significant control of the maximum arrest force should the two rope system suddenly become a single rope system.
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Designed for search leaders, ICs, and anyone curious about how UAS can (and can’t) support BSAR, this session offers a practical look at integrating
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By the end of this session, designed for those interested in developing and/or updating an annual team training cycle, participants will be able to
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