Rescue Dynamics - 2002 Articles of the Month

Rescue Dynamics
2002 - Articles of the Month

Last Updated Saturday, May 27, 2023

2002 Articles in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) Format

March 2002 - GriGri: Unmasking the Myths .pdf file - From the British Mountaineering Council's website, NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics -This article arises from concerns regarding a growing number of incidents with the Gri Gri and other similar belay devices.
April 2002 - A Summary of the Conference on Nylon and Ropes .doc file - From the UIAA/ACC via the Alpine Club of Canada website, NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics - Interesting new technical article on climbing ropes. This is a Microsoft Word file, NOT a .pdf file.
May 2002 - Effect of Top-rope lowering on strength of Ropes .doc file - From the UIAA/ACC via the Alpine Club of Canada website, NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics - An important new article on the top-roping and how it affects your rope! This is a Microsoft Word file, NOT a .pdf file.
June 2002 - Emergency and Radio Communications for Outdoor Guides and Leaders. A twenty eight page overview of most of the radio communications services and devices available for the outdoor user. Covers PLBs, cell phone, HF, VHF / UHF radio, CB, FRS, satellite phone and much more. Updated in 2007. Check 2008 Articles for updated version of this article.
July 2002 - First Aid Kit Checklist .pdf file - A sample checklist of what a typical mountaineering kit might contain.
August 2002 - Repair Kit Checklist .pdf file - A sample checklist of what a typical outdoor repair kit might contain.
September 2002 - Pre-Trip Proof Testing Checklist .pdf file - A checklist to help in trip planning and last minute final checks before departing on mountaineering trips (draft).
October 2002 - Transferring A Load from Belay to Anchor and Tying Off a Munter Hitch .pdf file - Simple diagrams to accompany rescue course instruction.
November 2002 - Anchors in Earnest .pdf file - New Article on Climbing Anchor Construction for Outdoor Leaders. Check 2008 Articles for updated version of this article.
December 2002 - Quick Sling Tricks .pdf file - Simple tricks for climbing leaders to accompany climbing course instruction.

2002 Articles in HTML or Text (.txt) Format

January 2002 - Technical Advice: Boots and Crampons in HTML - From the British Mountaineering Council's website, NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics -This article is a good primer for those new to the spot on choosing boots and crampons.
February 2002 - Getting Started in HTML - From the Black Diamond website. An article on choosing gear for various climbing pursuits. Black Diamond gear is featured of course, but then that isn't so bad now is it?

WARNING! Mountaineering, Skiing and Rescue are, by their very nature, potentially hazardous activities. The materials presented here are intended as an adjunct to, not a replacement for, sound judgement and experience. The accuracy of the information presented here cannot be guaranteed and may change with time. The onus is on the individual to verify the applicability of the information to a given environment before using it as the basis of any kind of decision. In addition, accurate knowledge of the use of various safety devices and systems is requisite to understanding the information presented and in determining it's applicability to your situations. Always use a backup to your systems where a failure could result in death or injury. Nature offers few second chances for poor or inappropriate application of information and techniques. The Law of Gravity has no Court of Appeal. This must not be your only source of information on any given subject. Seek additional training from reputable schools and guides. Common sense and a strong will to survive must pervade your thoughts and actions. By using the information contained here, you are releasing the authors and Rescue Dynamics from any liability for any injury, including death, that may occur. You have been warned.

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