High Angle Rigging Training included reviewing knots used in the rigging, how to rig anchors and the safety and hauling lines, practice retrieving a "victim" by lowering and by raising in a harness, practice retrieving a "victim" by lowering and by raising in a litter. Proper verbal communications via radio headsets was part of the practice. Safety of both the "victim" and the rescuers was stressed. Methods for protecting the ropes from abrasion on the rock were discussed and utilized.
The movie shows the raising and lowering practice. The pictures add additional information. Movie and pictures by Jim Gilbreath.
