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ADVANCED ROPE RESCUE WORKSHOP: WILDERNESS - 100

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Brief Description
Advanced Rope Rescue Workshop: Wilderness
Full Description
This advanced rescue workshop will take students out of their customary urban /
industrial setting and to the pristine cliffs of northeast Mississippi. The course will build on skills acquired in NFPA Rope Rescue Technician and apply them to the wilderness environment. Topics include artificial anchors, artificial high directional (AHDs), litter tending, horizontal rope systems, and an emphasis on individual movement on rope.  

NOTE: Students must pass entrance skills on the first day to continue in the course. Skills include ascending and descending rope, knots, anchors, & simple mechanical advantages.

ASCENDING: Ascend 30’ on a conventional sit-stand / rope access ascending system. Demonstrate the ability to down-climb 10’. Change over to descent on an approved auto-locking descender. Rappel to the ground. Complete in under 8 minutes. Two attempts allowed.

TIE: Figure Eight on a Bite, Double Loop Figure Eight, Clove Hitch, Bowline, Prusik Hitch, Munter Hitch w/Tie-Off, Square Knot, Double Fisherman’s Knot, Water Knot in webbing

TIE/ANCHOR: Tensionless Anchor, Wrap-3 Pull 2 Anchor

RIG/OPERATE: 3:1 Z-Rig Mechanical Advantage System
Training Dates
12/08/2025 - 12/10/2025
Prerequisites
Rope Rescue Technician
Registration Dates
04/17/2024 - 11/24/2025
Available Seats
1
Hours
24h 0m
Fee
$60.00
Training Location
Tishomingo State Park
105 Co Rd 90
Tishomingo, MS  38873
Directions to Location
Tishomingo State Park
Resources Required
Students are responsible for meals and lodging. Lunches will be backpacked into the field. Camping, RV access, and cabins are available through Tishomingo State Park.

Students are encouraged to bring their own harness, ascending system, descender, and other rescue kit they might use in the field. All gear is subject to inspection and should be of safe condition and age. Short pants will not be allowed, and hard sole boots are mandatory during field activities. Students should review and bring information acquired during Rope Rescue Technician to class.

Students shall bring an ANSI Type 1 rescue helmet and gloves to class.
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