Rescue Dynamics Edmonton, AB, Canada T6L 1K5 email: http://www.rescuedynamics.ca Download printable Rock Rescue Essentials Meeting Place Details Download a printable copy of the applications forms in PDF format View a copy of the booking and cancellation policy in PDF format View the course calendar by month

Greetings,

NOTE: Public courses and guiding were suspended for summer 2022 due to continuing issues related to COVID. We hope to return to a regular schedule in 2024.

This letter will serve to introduce you to the Rock Rescue Essentials Course you expressed interest in. The date for the course is TBA. The cost of the course is $315 per person including GST.

In order for you to be confirmed on the course you must first complete the personal information form, then read, understand and sign the waiver. You will then need to mail or email those completed forms in. You will then be billed for the course fees.

If you have not paid, your spot is NOT yet confirmed. We reserve the right to cancel the course in the event of severe weather or low enrollment. Should this happen, your course fees will be refunded. See our website for complete cancellation policies and procedures.

Should less than three persons sign up for the course, we reserve the right to cancel the course. We also reserve the right to cancel the course in the event of severe weather. Should this happen, your course fees will be refunded.

The course consists of two days of single rope rescue systems (SRT) for dealing with an injured partner. We will look at the basic technical rope aspects of rock rescue. We will study lowers, raises, simple pulley systems, some basic lifts and carries and some safety systems to prevent accidents. In order to get the most from this course you should also review your knots and rope procedures before arriving. Instruction takes place in the Front Ranges of Jasper Park.

This course does NOT deal with first aid considerations. For a good course try one of our Wilderness First Aid courses.

We will not review anchor and gear placement except as it may affect modifications to rescue systems. We assume that you already have the knowledge to set up simple anchors and use protection devices (nuts, cams, pitons, fixed protection) appropriately. If you do not have any background in setting up anchors, please consider taking Intermediate Rock before coming on this course. It is not an absolute necessity, but it will make most parts of this course simpler.

We provide instruction and all the technical climbing equipment including hardware, ropes, helmets and harnesses. (If you own your own gear, feel free to bring it.) We DO NOT provide climbing boots, day pack or clothing. Rock shoes are not required. Be sure your clothing can handle the changes in a mountain environment, including heat, cold, wind, rain (or snow?), sun and insects.

We are outside all day during the course, and instruction will proceed in all but the most severe weather. The basic equipment checklist available on our website may help you to prepare for the course. You are responsible for your own meals, accommodation and transportation for the entire course. Bring a bag lunch and water for each day of the course. We don't return to the vehicles for lunch.

Common campsites that have been used by students in the past include Folding Mountain (outside of the park to the east of the park gates), Whistler (closest to Jasper) and Wapiti (next closest to Jasper) each of which have showers. More primitive camping is found at Pocahontas and Snaring Campgrounds. Motels and other accommodations can be found at the Folding Mountain Resort or in the townsite of Jasper.

The meeting time and place is TBA

You must have a valid Park Vehicle Group Pass or Personal Pass to attend this course, as we are traveling in National Park areas. Be sure to purchase one when you first enter the Park if you do not already have one. If you have any further questions, please call or email us.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT WAIVERS: Our insurer requires that we have a two part process for using and administering waivers. If you sign up by mail or email you must included a signed and witnessed waiver as part of your application for all courses. You will also be required to sign a second full colour paper copy of the waiver in the presence of one of our staff members. There are no exceptions.

If you have any further questions, please call or email us.

Sincerely

Cyril Shokoples ACMG / IFMGA

Mountain Guide

General Course Overview

Notice: Course content subject to revision or modification without notice
© Copyright 1999 Cyril Shokoples

Rock Rescue

DAY 1

• Introduction to eight stretchers and carries
• Introduction to tie offs and basics of 3:1 simple pulley system
• Introduction to "Options System" concept
• Introduction to lowers
• Introduction to ascending fixed lines
• Introduction to several rappel safety methods
• Demonstration of counterbalance system

DAY 2

• Review of 3:1 simple rescue system
• Review of, or introduction to, anchor equalization systems
• Introduction to 5:1 modifications of 3:1 simple pulley system
• Introduction to self - Z system
• Introduction to rope extension and passing knots on raising

DAY 3 (only on selected 3 day courses)

• Introduction to 2 rope improvised systems
• Introduction to Piggyback rescues
• Introduction to Rappel rescues
• Counterbalance practice
• Raise and lower practice

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Last updated Monday, June 5, 2023