Originally Posted by
ThreeRidges
Wow. 600 feet is like 50-60 stories. Even if it’s not shear vert, that’s a tough one to make it through, no?
With a couple of ropes any climber can set up a lowering system on that terrain and at least start moving the injured towards help. In my own opinion climbers should know the basics of self evac and first aid as part of their basic skills. I also think most people don’t understand how 911 works once you are away from populated areas
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