Rope rescue operations demand efficiency, precision, and adaptability to handle complex scenarios. Over time, techniques and systems have evolved to address specific challenges faced in the field. In this blog, we delve into four key topics related to advanced rope rescue systems, offering insights into the tools, techniques, and collaborative approaches shaping modern rescue operations. […]
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While observing the Peak Rescue Institute’s 2017 Fall Course at Joshua Tree National Park, I encountered a pivotal moment in rope rescue training. The course focused on advanced technical rescue, and the skill being demonstrated was a 5th-class raising system operating in raise mode within a two-tension rope system (TTRS). Instructor Glenn Pinson shared critical
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The Rigging Effect: Keeping Ropes Off the Ground with a Rigging Workstation Efficient and effective rigging begins with organization, and one of the simplest yet most impactful techniques is keeping ropes off the ground. This small adjustment can enhance safety, extend the lifespan of gear, and streamline operations. Central to achieving this goal is the
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The Power of Cross Pollination in Rigging Cross pollination—commonly understood in botany as the sharing of pollen between plants—is just as essential in the world of rigging. At its core, cross pollination in rigging is about the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and techniques across different disciplines. Without it, progress stalls, creativity dwindles, and solutions become
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