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.


 
Tim starting his anchor demo Building the system  Hey, it's not a toboggan?
 
Low-angle single rope Arrest! Higher angle main and belay systems
 
Checking the system Main Lowering detail Nice day!
 
Mt Washington Quick snow shelter duplex (mine's on the right) Dinner table
 
Bob settling in Morning light on Mt Washington Chilly breakfast
 
Sunday's scenario involved 2 fallen climbers with leg injuries LiLi played an excellent victim in a tree well "Ready to Lower!"
 

Wayne running the belay

We had some snafus but a great learning experience.     The litter evac used our gear to simulate a patient
 

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