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721 Self-Rescue
on Trails
2012-10-26

a helicopter over Grand Canyon

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:

(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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