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Using a Muenter Hitch to Lower a Climber

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:16:58 -0700

An Elite Swiftwater Instructor Demonstrates the use of a Muenter hitch in high angle rescue.

'The EPIC' Adventure Race

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:54:23 -0700

A Texas adventure race, 'The EPIC' is a 48Hr adventure race taking place in north central Texas in the area around Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas. Featuring mountain biking, paddling, ropes section and more come experience the adventure of this race!

Rock Climbing Rescue, El Capitan, Yosemite

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:53:12 -0700

Part 1, Rock Climbing Rescue, El Capitan. A drunk climber has fallen and is only being held by the rope around his leg. This is around 10am and the Yosemite rescue team risks their life to save him. They did not know how well the rope was anchored by the drunk climber when the rescuer jumared up.

Padding an Anchor For Swiftwater Rescue

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:28:55 -0700

An important step in setting up an anchor for water and rope rescue is padding. Here a swiftwater rescue instructor demonstrates proper anchor location, placement, and padding. For more information check out Elite Swiftwater's website at www.eliteswiftwater.com

Rock Climbing Fall

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:48:22 -0700

Guy falls from rock climbing

Fire & Ice

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:56:05 -0800

Rich Purnell climbing with his rope on fire.