After classroom instruction, we started with anchors. This is a tensionless anchor.

This is a lowering safety line that can be used as a 1 : 1 haul system.

The ladder rack is a device for controlling friction in a lowering operation.

A Munter Hitch and Carabiner.

Using a Munter Hitch to lower a load.

Using a Munter Hitch for self-lowering.

Equipment stored, ready to go. RPM means Rack, Pulley, Mariner's Hitch.

We learned how to rig a litter, supporting weight from our harness.

Here is a 'Patient' packaged in a secure manner.

Out in the field the next day, all were listening intently to instructor Mike Hollingsworth

A vehicle, chocked with keys in rescuers pocket is acceptable as an anchor

Another vehicle set up with a Prussic Minding Pulley for a change of direction. Prussic cords for safety.

Litter tenders hooked up to the litter, ready to go.

Litter tenders going over the bank to meet the rescuer who is with the patient. The bank is steeper than the picture shows.

A pad is used to protect the rope from dirt and abrasion.

The next Saturday we laid out our equipment on a tarp, ready to deploy.

A 'victim' was found at the edge of the Washougal river, our rescuers are packaging prior to retrieval.

The haul team pulling the load up the bank using a 3 to 1 mechanical advantage setup.

Up and over the edge comes the packaged patient.

Our 'patient', obviously happy the ordeal is over.

A debriefing by our instructor at the end of our field training