Watch the video to see how the SAM Pelvic Sling is applied to a pelvic fracture.
Watch the video to see how the CRO Medical Pelvic Binder is applied to a pelvic fracture.
Navigation is one of the Ten Essentials and most outdoor people take a compass with them on every adventure. But how do you use them? In this REI Expert Advice Video, we teach you what you need to know to navigate easily, safely and with confidence. Watch to learn the parts of the compass, how to set your declination and how to take a bearing from a map and in the field.
Topographic maps are a little different from your average map. Once you get the hang of reading them, they help you visualize three-dimensional terrain from a flat piece of paper. Find out what you need to know in this REI Expert Advice Video.
In this video, the BCA team shows you how to perform an avalanche transceiver trailhead test and how to ensure everyone's beacons are working correctly before heading out on the trail.
Learn the basics of avalanche beacon searching in our updated video with the team from Backcountry Access. BCA's Andy Wenberg introduces the four phases of the transceiver search: the signal search, coarse search, fine search, and pinpointing (probing). While Andy uses the Tracker3 in this video, the techniques apply to all avalanche beacons.
The Munter Friction Hitch employs a carabiner to generate and apply friction to a moving rope, or pair of ropes, typically used in descent/belay. Please see videos on the channel demonstrating both single and double rope rappel using the Munter.
The second video for the “rigging” or “rope work” section
This is a quick way to set up a taut ridge line for an emergency shelter
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