Training

March 2002

Our March Training was a great success!!!
Uphauling and Lowering a litter and litter attendant.
We had an excellent turn out for this training, there were eighteen people present. Four of these were from Marble.

Everyones participation was appriciated. Extensive rope systems require a large amount of man power and most importantly, with climbing season about to begin, it is nice to know that we have several team members familiar with the rope system needed to rescue climbers in the unfortunate event of an accident.
A special thanks is due to: Pete, Rodger, Tim for the expert input that they always have to offer on the subject of high angle rescue.

 

January 2002

Shawn Labounty shows his skills with an avalanche probe !!
Our January training was held January 12,2002 on Grand Mesa.

At this training we practiced several skills. Some of these included:
  1. Basic avalanche types
  2. How avalanche hazard is effected by slope angle
  3. How avalanche hazard is effect by slope aspect
  4. The effects of the weather on avalanche conditions
  5. Obvious warning signs of Unstable Snow
  6. Snow Pit Test
  7. Shovel/Ski Shear Test
  8. Rutschblock Test
  9. Avalanche Beacon Search
  10. Probe Line Search

West Elk Mountain Rescue
P.O. Box 1044 Paonia, CO 81428
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last updated July 15, 2005