Knox climber aids in Torrent rescue

Post by **KenJo** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 7:46 pm

http://dailybeacon.utk.edu/article.php/16511

Post by **captain static** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 7:57 pm

A great article. Demonstrates that University outdoor programs can be a good thing. Not just a bunch of kids in a van taking over Fortress / Roadside.

Post by **strum** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 8:53 pm

humm, could someone tell me what a Wildlife First Responder is?
is that like a WFR for deer?

Post by **Eric** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 9:42 pm

Wilderness First Responder is similar to an EMT for the outdoors.

Post by **strum** » Wed Oct 06, 2004 10:40 pm

Eric, read more closley

, I know what a Wilderness First resopnder is, I am one, but what is this Wildlife first resopnder of which the article speaks...
see it funny, haha
reporters not doing homework....

oh never mind

Post by **KenJo** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 3:41 pm

I noticed that typo too. thought it was funny

Post by **meetVA** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 3:51 pm

"Accidents happen sometimes, but they don't have to," he said. "I have fallen off rocks before, but my partner had me stabilized correctly, and I didn't feel at risk. You really can't worry about getting the best equipment - you have to get good instruction. Learn how to do things right the first time, and accidents like these won't happen." --Woodford, the WFR

AMEN. He could have posted on the gri-gri teaches bad habits posting.