• This equipment is used for stretcher hauling on steep snow and ice terrain
• These instructions are indicative and may be varied in the field
• Escort attached to the Safety line is NOT illustrated
• All ropes are static ropes (e.g. Blue Water 11m)
• Z pulley setup for rescues will be supervised and checked by Police Officer in Charge

• This equipment is used for stretcher hauling on steep snow and ice terrain
• These instructions are indicative and may be varied in the field
• Escort attached to the Safety line is NOT illustrated
• All ropes are static ropes (e.g. Blue Water 11m)
• Z pulley setup for rescues will be supervised and checked by Police Officer in Charge

Gear Components

• 2 (ascender + screwgate)
• 3 (ascender + screwgate + pulley)
• 2 (pulley + screwgate)

 Sequence for setting up the Z pulley

12. Connect safety line (D) to independent belay and to stretcher

13. Double check entire setup

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Last Updated on February 17, 2021