The truth about throw bags, is that while they are one of a rescuer's most valuable tools, they can also be a dangerous and deceptive weapon. While there is much discussion amongst Swiftwater Rescue professionals about type of rope, whether or not to have a loop on the end of the rope, and how to...

Having wrapped up a great summer guiding season on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, It was great to get back into my drysuit (newly repaired thanks to Kokatat) and start off the fall teaching season. We had 11 students for the SRT with a variety of backgrounds, but primarily fire personnell. Weather cooperated...