Colorado Cave Rescue Network

NCRC Small Party Rescue Class Schedule



This syllabus is provided as an initial estimate of what will be covered. The actual content will be geared to the objectives and skills of the students, and the order of events will almost certainly be modified as the course evolves.


Saturday, October 9th (9:00am to 6:00pm)
Welcome & Intros
Course Overview
NCRC Overview
When to Treat/Wait/Go/Rescue
Personal Equipment
SRT System Tune/Skills
Lunch

Anchors / Rigging
Mechanical Advantage
Haul Systems
Lowering Systems
Counterbalance
Traveling Hauls
Pickoffs
Dinner
Optional Additional Practice
Sunday, October 10th (9:00am to 3:00pm)
At Cliff Site
Lowering Systems
Haul Systems
Counterbalances
Whatever...