Fallen Hiker – Assess Situation
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The skills covered here are not standard rock climbing skills. If you need them, learn elsewhere.
Presuming that you will neither remember nor practice much after the course:
- Only the most basic skills are taught
- Only the minimal resources will be used
- Only simple techniques will covered
- Improvisation, versatility and adaptability will be emphasized
Assessing the situation after a hiker falls:
If there are major injuries or unconsciousness:
Call 9-1-1 and wait for the rescue squad
If needed, send down first aid supplies
If the hiker is in an unsafe or unstable position:
Have the hiker move to a more stable position.
Lower a rope down – or send someone down to stabilize the hiker.
If it is too hazardous, call 9-1-1 and wait for the rescue squad
If there are no major injuries:
If needed, send down first aid supplies
Able to climb up/down easily – do it
Able to climb up/down, but may need protection (rope)
Need help to climb up/down
Only if it safe to send someone down to help
If it is too steep or hazardous, call 9-1-1 and wait for rescue squad
