| 721 | Self-Rescue on Trails |
2012-10-26 |
The helicopter is actually transporting provisions to Phantom Ranch
In rock climbing self-rescue generally refers to the important rope techniques used to raise or lower (or both) an injured climber. On a glacier, self-rescue usually means assisting or extracting someone who has fallen into a crevasse. These technical self rescue techniques save lives. No one should should venture into the vertical or frozen world without the skills needed to preform a basic self-rescue. No less important are the Self-Rescue skills used for hiking. Being a smart hiker means being a safe hiker.
There are no ropes involved in the hikers self-rescues, just a lot of common sense ideas and practices. The hiking self-rescue skills call on the hiker to prevent illness and injury by practicing safe hiking techniques. Remember, your safety is your responsibility.
The Self-Rescue Tips outlined by the Hike Smart and Grand Canyon National Park Search and Rescue Service programs are:
- Plan Ahead
- Be Kind to Yourself
- Be a Lightweight
- Avoid Huffing and Puffing
- Take a Break
- No Food, No Fuel, No Fun
- Watch Your Time
(we will update the links on the above list weekly)
Join us on the upcoming Fridays for the series and remember to always Hike Smart and be safe.
Happy self-rescue trails
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