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
1. Transition Model
2. Self-Rescue Concepts: Terrain, Technical Ledges, Baseline and Belay Escapes
3. Tools and Primary Systems for Self-Rescue
4. Knots and Hitches
5. Anchors and Belays
6. Patient Assessment
7. Terrain Assessment
8. Hands Free
9. Course of Action – Descend
10. Course of Action – Ascend
11. Course of Action – Stabilize/Shelter in Place
12. Top-Rope Rescue
13. Second Rescue
14. Leader Rescue
15. Search and Rescue
16. Analysis of Select Rescues and Accidents
17. Skills Assessment