, Junior High Gym
Cost: $26/person, Limited to 30 participants. Location: Jr. High Gym. Prerequisites: Basic vertical competency. Equipment needed: Personal SRT system, helmet, and gloves. Wear clothes that you are comfortable climbing rope in, and closed toed shoes. Pre-registration is required. Proceeds to benefit NCRC and VTC.
Sharpen your technical skills and learn to prevent and overcome problems underground. This hands-on clinic covers a variety of topics including contingency rigging, improvised vertical systems, traveling haul systems, converting a loaded line to lower a person who is stuck on rope, and basic medical considerations. These techniques are all possible with a small caving party using minimal gear that can be carried on caving trips. By preventing and preparing for common caving-related problems, students are empowered to solve common issues they may encounter while caving.
What to expect: After a short introduction, the class will work through SRT system optimization then break into 5 groups to rotate through each of 5 stations. These stations will cover various self-rescue topics including contingency rigging, improvised vertical systems, traveling haul systems, converting a loaded line to lower a person who is stuck on rope, and basic medical considerations.