Rescue Dynamics - 2006 Articles of the Month

Rescue Dynamics
2006 - Articles of the Month

Last Updated Saturday, April 26, 2014

2006 Articles in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) Format

January 2006 - The Cool Ones: A Review of Texts on the Topics of Ice Climbing and Glacier Travel .pdf file - This article contains a listing and reviews of some of the best texts available at this time plus some historical classics. Version 6.0, October 2005.
February 2006 - Wilderness Medicine Tomes .pdf file - This article contains a listing and reviews of most of the wilderness first aid and wilderness medicine texts available at this time. Version 1.1, October 2005. revised in 2008
March 2006 - Cyril's Guide to Canadian Climbing Guidebooks .pdf file - This article contains a listing and one line reviews of over 110 climbing, ski touring, hiking and biking guidebooks. This version predominantly covers Western Canada but future editions will add Eastern canada as well.. Version 4.0.1, October 2005.
April 2006 - NZMSC Snow Anchors Report - Contains some interesting results on testing of snow anchors. Although the tests and final analysis have been criticized, it is still very interesting. This article is from the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council, and is NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics.
May 2006 - Search & Rescue For Outdoor Leaders - A worthwhile 2004 article written by Charley Shimanski. This article is from the Mountain Rescue Association, and is NOT produced by Rescue Dynamics.
June 2006 - Understanding Mechanical Advantage in the Single Sheave Pulley Systems Used in Rescue Operations - a technical discussion of systems by J. Grant White (under the pseduonym Ralphie G. Schwartz), Associate Professor at the Dept. of Outdoor Education at Northland College, Ashland, WI
July 2006 - Practical Guide For Two-Way Radios .pdf file - a discussion of radio systems byDave Favreau (assisted by Richard Jackson) both at Prairie & Northern Region of Industry Canada. Posted on this website by written permission of the author. Written in 2004.
August 2006 - Improvised Carabiner Brakes & Munter Lowers .pdf file - An Introductory Article to Accompany Instruction. This article was not previously available as a website download. Version 2.0, October 2005.
September 2006 - Please Help Me, I'm Falling: A Review of Mountain Rescue Texts .pdf file, Version 6.2 - revised in April 2007
November 2006 - UIAA World Magazine 2006 .pdf file - from UIAA Website

2006 Articles in HTML or Text (.txt) Format

October 2006 - Viagra and Other Drugs at high altitude - by Buddha Basnyat MD, President of UIAA Medical Commission - from UIAA website January 2006
December 2006 -Starting an Abseil Descent - From the Petzl website

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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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