David Fasulo has been a member of the American Mountain Guide Association since 1989 and is currently an AMGA-certified single-pitch instructor and New York State licensed guide specializing in self-rescue courses. In 1996 David wrote the first edition of Self-Rescue. The first edition was well received, being used as reference material for a number of technical climbing books and manuals, as well as recommended reading for classes on self-rescue. David is also the author of Rock Climbing Connecticut as well as articles on climbing and sea kayaking. Aside from climbing adventures, David is a full-time educator, certified American Canoe Association sea kayak instructor, certified emergency medical technician, and experienced ocean sailor and racer.
Description
<p>1. Transition Model</p><br><br><p>2. Self-Rescue Concepts: Terrain, Technical Ledges, Baseline and Belay Escapes</p><br><br><p>3. Tools and Primary Systems for Self-Rescue</p><br><br><p>4. Knots and Hitches</p><br><br><p>5. Anchors and Belays</p><br><br><p>6. Patient Assessment</p><br><br><p>7. Terrain Assessment</p><br><br><p>8. Hands Free</p><br><br><p>9. Course of Action – Descend</p><br><br><p>10. Course of Action – Ascend</p><br><br><p>11. Course of Action – Stabilize/Shelter in Place</p><br><br><p>12. Top-Rope Rescue</p><br><br><p>13. Second Rescue</p><br><br><p>14. Leader Rescue</p><br><br><p>15. Search and Rescue</p><br><br><p>16. Analysis of Select Rescues and Accidents </p><br><br><p>17. Skills Assessment</p><br>