By: Marcel Rodriguez In my teaching, I am fortunate to work with many new and aspiring rope rescue enthusiasts. I really enjoy introducing new students
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By: Nathan Paulsberg One of the best teaching tools we can utilize for our students is allowing them to fail… in a safe manner, of
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There is a proud moment defined without words, when you see your son following his passions. The ante goes up even further when part of this is the rigging
