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Team Training, January 2016

01.15.2016 by Torridon MRT //

January Team Training

Team training this month took place alongside our current base at Torridon Youth Hostel. 9am saw the anticipated arrival of a Helicopter on site ready for training new members in particular how to approach, board and leave the helicopter. We also practiced how to manage a stretcher being winched onboard. Training Officer Duncan’s initial plan was then for the helicopter to drop us off on the hill, so we could practice snow anchors and train further with transceiver equipment. However, snow flurries began to fall and the cloud level lowered, meaning that the Helicopter and its crew needed to head back to base. Kenny, Nicola and Alasdair had attended an Avalanche Training Course at Glenmore Lodge the previous weekend. They put their developed skills in to practice and instructed the rest of the team to carry out a series of exercises in ensuring avalanche gear was correctly stored, assembled and utilised. The team practiced setting off a series of flares and smoke canisters. Rocket Ron, living up to his name, was particularly keen on practicing this. Members of the team reiterated how and when these signalling devices should be used. Trainees practiced further with assembling the stretcher, in order to ensure it could be assembled quickly when required. Throughout the day we had an experienced cameraman, Jack Marris of Applecross Studio & Gallery, using a drone to record our movements through video footage. It is anticipated that this footage will be used to demonstrate the team skills in a promotional video. After a day practicing a range of skills, the team then headed back in to base and made preparations for an early celebration of Burns Night.

BURNS SUPPER 1

by Nicola Jackson

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ICE-SAR, January 2006

01.05.2016 by Torridon MRT //

ice-sar

In 2006 myself and team mate Andrew Johnston were asked to attend ICE-SAR in Iceland.  During our visit we were treated to some wonderful hospitality from our hosts which included getting to drive SuperJeeps on the glacier like a couple of stunt drivers in a James Bond movie.

We also met folk from mountain rescue teams from all over Northern Europe, Greenland and the United States. During the three day conference Andrew and I learned loads, some of which was put into practice quite quickly.  We’d both recommend attending ICE-SAR if you have the chance.

We’ve had a busy time so far this winter so maybe it is time to try and remember the fun side of mountain rescue too?  Below is a link to a movie I made of our visit, it was also used to promote ICE-SAR the following year, I hope you enjoy it.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzS4zTHA47X_aklwZ2R6cVJoTzQ/view?usp=sharing

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Training, May 2015, Bealach na Ba, Applecross

05.01.2015 by Torridon MRT // Leave a Comment

Crag snatch

May 2015 Bealach na Ba

11 hardy souls from the team ventured out, to be welcomed by a spirited May wind and rain.

Half way up the Bealach road, in the shadow of the famous Sword of Gideon, we parked and kitted up for the days training. Jim asked us to set up 2 sets of belays for practicing a Crag Snatch, to ensure that in the future we are able to extract an injured climber and package him in the stretcher and lower them safely to the awaiting team.

Firstly we all familiarised ourselves in the use of the Petzl iD to abseil down the face and to use the device for ascending the climb.

After a quick bite to eat, the stretcher was assembled with Tom bravely volunteering to be the casualty on the steep rock face.

Team Leader Arjan and foot soldier Gregor were lowered over the edge as barrow boys with the stretcher, to find themselves slightly to one side of the casualty. This is a difficult manoeuvre in good conditions never mind on a steep wet rock face, with 50 mph winds & driving rain. It meant that they had to manoeuvre themselves closer to the casualty which was made increasingly difficult by the weather and the fact that comms were replaced with hand signals.

Once Tom was lifted onto the stretcher and secured, he was lowered to a slim ledge where some of the team assisted to bring the stretcher to safety. We then dismantled all the rigging and headed back to the vehicles where we were all awarded some of Jim’s Turkish delights!!

A great days training in challenging conditions.

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Torridon Mountain Rescue Team is at Bealach na Bà.

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CALLOUTOn Tuesday afternoon we were alerted to a fallen climber in the Sword of Gideon area on the Bealach na Bà. With the potential severity of injuries, the coastguard helicopter was requested to deploy straight to the scene. Upon arrival, it was realised the helicopter couldn't safely winch the casualty due to the location on the climb. With the team assembling at base in Torridon, we prepared for a significant technical rescue with a stretcher lower.After multiple shuttles with people and equipment to the top of the ridge, a small team identified the top of the climb and built a rigging system to lower a stretcher, medical kit, a Remote Rescue Medical Technician and additional stretcher attendant.Descending carefully through loose, broken ground, we reached the casualty, where the experienced and well equipped climbing partners had done an excellent job of keeping the casualty safe until we arrived. Assessing and stabilising the multiple severe injuries, we then immobilised and packaged him into the stretcher for onward descent.After a total lower of 200m, we handed over the casualty for onward travel to hospital. A huge thank you to the crew of Coastguard helicopter R151 for their assistance on this rescue. We wish the casualty the best with their recovery.Our team is composed entirely of volunteers and relies on donations to carry out our work. Please consider donating at the link in our bio.Scottish Mountain Rescue #Torridon #technicalrescue#bealachnabà #nc500 ... See MoreSee Less

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Torridon Mountain Rescue Team is at Beinn Dearg (Torridon).

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Last Friday evening saw the team host SARAA - Search and Rescue Aerial Association Scotland at our base for a joint demo with Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team and @kintailmrt. Covering everything from hardware to pilot training and AI detection, it was exciting to see the potential these technologies have to assist what we do in Mountain Rescue.Over the weekend, SARAA pilots, supported by our team, deployed across the Beinn Dearg area to continue the search for the body of Ian Ross, who has been missing since September 2024. A huge amount of complex terrain was analysed in real time and in post processing AI software to try and identify any visual anomalies that would prompt a ground search. A huge thanks to SARAA members for coming up to Torridon, with their pilots coming from as far away as Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team - we're very grateful for your support.All this work is funded entirely by donations, and carried out by volunteers. Please consider making a contribution at the link in our bio.Scottish Mountain RescueDJIDJI Support#mountainrescue #Torridon ... See MoreSee Less

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Torridon Mountain Rescue Team is at Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve.

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It was great weather for a team ascent of Beinn Eighe on Sunday for July training... as soon as we got off the hill anyway! We made the most of some cloudy tops to combine hill familiarisation of a narrow, loose section on the main ridge, with a navigation refresher as we quested along though the mist. Our 'Lunchtime Lecture' this month was held on the summit, with Team Leader Tom reviewing the multiple challenging rescues we've had on the infamous 'Black Carls' scramble, and lessons learnt from these. It was great to welcome some new aspirant team members to join us on the hill - we're excited to have people with so much experience and knowledge keen to contribute to the team.All our team members are volunteers who give up their time to train and help those in need in the Scottish mountains. Please consider donating at the link in our bio to allow us to continue this vital work.Scottish Mountain Rescue#mountainrescue#Torridon ... See MoreSee Less

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