Safety and Risk Management

Basic safety skills such as technical skills, communication signals, and other techniques are essential for team members to navigate safely in wilderness environments. The practice and development of skills requires the willingness for self-critique, constructive feedback, and situational awareness. Sometimes climbing safely involves more preparation, time, gear, and patience. Preparing with risk and safety in the forefront can help you and your team mitigate hazardous scenarios.  

Review: 

• North American Climbing Accidents Reports

• Being a Team Member

Lesson Objectives

• Identify what safety equipment to bring in background settings.

• Know how to get in touch with emergency services.

• Describe the basics what a hazard is and how to identify hazards.

• Know the difference between perceived risk and actual risk.

• Know how to mitigate risks personally and as part of a team.