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