olyclimber Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 This is why we need to support these guys: [video:vimeo]99771689 Not a "climber", but you can see what they can do. Save your ass in a bad situation, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I'm assuming that's not as steep as it looks….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 same thought I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I'm assuming that's not as steep as it looks….. Go PRO makes it look steep. Why did they leave his pack behind? Hope his car keys were not in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I'm assuming that's not as steep as it looks….. Go PRO makes it look steep. Why did they leave his pack behind? Hope his car keys were not in there! and that's what i was thinking… if he was clinging on for dear life, why did they have him let go of the rock to remove the pack? and did removing the pack make it that much easier to fit the harness on him? how far up was he from the snow field below? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric T Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I thought that looked like a pretty good solo and am wondering why he abandoned his attempt? He didn't look dirty or sweaty so perhaps he was more interested in riding a helicopter than free-soloing at some point. I wonder if he thinks that route is "Unfinished Business" and wants to jump back on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukuzka1 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 cool? pretty embarassing really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 I suppose, If you identify with the "climber". But what the rescue folks pull off? Pretty cool in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukuzka1 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 ok sure the helicopter is cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaredSilly Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 and that's what i was thinking… if he was clinging on for dear life, why did they have him let go of the rock to remove the pack? and did removing the pack make it that much easier to fit the harness on him? The pack was in the way of the harness and making sure it would be properly secured on the victim. That said, it appeared he was able to take the pack off pretty easily and looked to be more in a position of not being able to go up or down. As for leaving the pack part of me is surprised the victim did not take it with him. However, the rescue crews are taught not to bother with anything other than the victim. That said at 4:40 it would appear the victim motioned over his shoulder to get the pack. The PJ probably told him to leave it. When we got picked up we were told to leave everything but our wallets and cameras - I took my ice axe while my partner spontaneously left his lunch. But then again they did not drop anyone in but left us to our on devises (i.e. put the screamer suits on). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 As for leaving the pack part of me is surprised the victim did not take it with him. However, the rescue crews are taught not to bother with anything other than the victim. That said at 4:40 it would appear the victim motioned over his shoulder to get the pack. The PJ probably told him to leave it.\ PJs will not in any circumstance allow someone they are rescuing to bring their pack. It is purely punitive although they will make some lame excuse as to throwing off the balance or some such shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
num1mc Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 PJs will not in any circumstance allow someone they are rescuing to bring their pack. It is purely punitive although they will make some lame excuse as to throwing off the balance or some such shit. [img:left]http://www.toplessrobot.com/Family%20Circus.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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