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British Columbia Cave Rescue
Coordinated through the British Columbia Speleological Federation. Supported by the Glenn Peppard / Rick Blak Memorial Fund

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We had another amazing time at these workshops this year with over 30 people attending and participants from all backgrounds, ages and abilities. It was awesome!

Don't miss out next year! Dates for 2011 To Be Announced.

For 2010, BCCR conducted 2 workshops at Horne Lake:

1) Companion Rescue Workshop    May 28 - 30, 2010

2)  Cave Rescue Response Workshop  May 30 – Jun 1, 2010

These weekend workshops will involve hands-on practice with:

  • basic SRT rope skills (ascending / descending)
  • equipment & safety considerations
  • raising & lowering systems
  • team approach to cave rescue
  • stretcher handling
  • mock cave rescue scenario

Vertical rescue in challenging terrain !

COURSE FEES: 

BCSF or ACRO members: 1 workshop = $40, both workshops = $70 / person.

SAR or other caving clubs: 1 workshop = $60, both workshops = $105 / person. 

ALL OTHERS: 1 workshop = $80, both workshops = $140 per person.

Previous BCCR registrants receive a 50% discount but no handout materials.  

Camping - $2.50 / nt.   Teepee or Geo-Dome - $5 / nt.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

1.       Print Registration Form and submit by snail mail with payment;

2.       Digitally copy form, complete and e-mail as an attachment (MS Word or pdf format preferred);

3.       Register online at: http://www.missioncontrol.co.nz/itm/Event_Master_Item_Public.aspx?ID=1109

FOR DETAILED INFO click here OR CONTACT:

Phil Whitfield – Provincial Coordinator
BC Cave Rescue Association
Ph. (250) 372-5079
Email: prw46@telus.net

OR

Richard Varela - Park Director
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park
Ph. (250) 339-0555
Email: adventure@hornelake.com