SNOW RESCUE PRACTICE
Eugene Mountain Rescue
Hayrick Butte, Willamette National Forest, Oregon
February 20th-21st, 2010
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Trip Report: This was a two-day training exercise involving low to medium
angle snow rescue techniques. It was attended by 24 EMR members on the first day and 19
on the second. We had sunny but windy conditions with a beautifully clear night
out under the stars. The snow is thin this year but deep enough to practice
various anchor and lowering systems and a full real-time rescue scenario on the
second day.
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The practice area was on the south side of Hayrick Butte.
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| Tim starting his anchor demo | Building the system | Hey, it's not a toboggan? |
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| Low-angle single rope | Arrest! | Higher angle main and belay systems |
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| Checking the system | Main Lowering detail | Nice day! |
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| Mt Washington | Quick snow shelter duplex (mine's on the right) | Dinner table |
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| Bob settling in | Morning light on Mt Washington | Chilly breakfast |
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| Sunday's scenario involved 2 fallen climbers with leg injuries | LiLi played an excellent victim in a tree well | "Ready to Lower!" |
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Wayne running the belay |
We had some snafus but a great learning experience. | The litter evac used our gear to simulate a patient |
