Rope Rescue in the Alpine Environment
This Test is intended to test a candidate’s ability to operate as part of a ski patrol rope rescue team. A candidate will be asked to set up and explain multiple anchors, hauling, and lowering simulations in a low angle environment. TEST FORMAT: ● Candidates will be asked to explain the rope rescue program at their mountain. A candidate should understand the different equipment used, parameters for use, and alternatives based on industry standards. ● Candidate sets up and properly equalizes multiple anchors (based on site and equipment available). A candidate should be prepared to build anchors using 1,2, and 3 anchor points that are strong enough to lower a rescuer, retrieve a guest and haul (or assist) the pair back to the belay point. ● Candidate demonstrates lowering, raising, and escaping a belay. ● Candidate demonstrates a 3:1 haul system and can add appropriate progress capture.” This demonstration should use a toboggan as weight and demonstrate raise (haul) and lower. ● Candidate explains how to add more mechanical advantage to a system and substitute mechanical devices for simple methods (rope, carabiner, hitches, etc…) ● Candidate explains how to build a rescue system using a two-rope system and when it is appropriate to do so. For additional details on testing and criteria, download the APP Rope Rescue Testing Criteria PDF document, and refer to the additional references to the right. | References
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