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Training, June 2013, Diabaig

06.01.2013 by Torridon MRT // Leave a Comment

Team training June 2013

On Sunday 2nd June, we started off our training with a team brief of the days training schedule. The first part was conducted at the side of the Torridon Y.H where casualty manoevre techniques were performed using the vacuum bag and the stretcher, under instruction from Alasdair and John.

We were then shown 2 anchoring systems by Jim, one using the bear paw and the other using the technically sounding BFK system, until the abbreviation was explained.

From here we drove round to Diabaig, a stunning wee place I hadn’t been to before, but will certainly be back. The plan here was to install the 2 anchoring systems we were shown at the Y.H and to use them to abseil down the approx 100 ft of The Pillar cliff face.

We walked to the top of the cliff which had an amazing view of the bay and split into two groups, one set up the BFK system and the other used the bear paw, under the watchful and intuitive eyes of Jim and Arjan.

Both groups then abseiled down the cliff face either using the Petzl ID or personal abseil technique.

After a quick bite to eat we were then shown stretcher lowering techniques using the Petzl IDs, where Gordon and Arjan were lowered with the stretcher to the bottom of the cliff face, which proved to be very successful.

We were then shown other ways of utilising the petzl IDs and also a Rescucender and Arjan taught myself and Ronald a few knots to practice.

All in all a very interesting and enjoyable days training in what has to be an amazing location. Many thanks to Jim, Arjan, Alasdair and John for their informative and detailed instruction and to the rest of the team for a great day out.

Graeme Wilson

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Training, May 2013, Smugglers Bay, Strome

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Training 2013

On Sunday morning the team arrived at Lochcarron for the months team training to be lead by team member Martin Moran.

Martin took us to a local crag that he uses to teach various techniques in climbing to his clients as a Mountain Guide.

On the day he was teaching us to aid climb using an etrier (French word for a climbing sling tied in loops to create steps).

Martin also taught us to do some dry tool climbing. This is a method of climbing using a pair of ice axes to climb a rock face instead of using your hands and fingers.

We also had 6 new people come along and join the team for training and they were introduced to climbing/abseiling and lowering.

It was a fantastic days training and a fabulous place to practice these skills.  On behalf of the Team, Thank you Martin for you time and patience.

Gordie Vass

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Two callouts in 24 hours, May 2013

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Callout 2013

On the afternoon of the 14th may 2013 the team were alerted by Police Scotland of an male walker who had fallen around 10 metres on the south face of Liathach with reported head injuries. A full team call out was made along with the assistance of RAF rescue 137. The helicopter dropped MRT as high up as they could, the weather at the time was very low cloud and snow showers above 500 m. MRT soon located the casualty and then packaged and stretchered down the hill to a suitable area for a helicopter up lift. The casualty was then airlifted to hospital in Inverness and the team walked the causalty’s companions off the hill.

On the evening of 15th May the team were alerted to 2 missing walkers and a dog lost north-west of Beinn Alligan. The weather was cold and windy and day light was fading. Team members on the hill went to the location given but the walkers were not there. The team were then up lifted by Rescue 137 to help conduct the search from the air, with local knowledge and a good team effort by RAF and MRT the casualty’s and the dog were located just after 10pm. A busy 24 hours for TMRT with 2 rescues but more important they were both happy endings for all involved.

Ryan MacLean

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CALLOUTOn Monday the team was called to assist Kintail Mountain Rescue Team with a multi agency search for Richard Dawson, who had been reported missing in the Five Sisters area.Along with Skye Mountain Rescue Team SARDA Scotland Police Scotland and Glenelg MRT, we were deployed onto the hill to search parts of the range.Tragically, his body was discovered and subsequently recovered from high on the mountain on Monday afternoon.The team would like to extend their deepest condolences to Richard's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.Torridon MRT is made up entirely of volunteers who are on call 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24hrs a day to help anyone in need in the mountains. We rely almost entirely on public donations to fund our work. Please consider donating by visiting the JustGiving page linked in our bio.Scottish Mountain Rescue #mountainrescue ... See MoreSee Less

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