Rope Rescue

This is an “On-The-Mountain” Test and expect to answer questions while riding or sitting on a lift and observing mountain terrain.

There are three major parts of the test:

1. Public Lift Evacuation
2. Self Evacuation
3. Low Angle Rescue

You must be able to perform these skills while talking and tying knots. Work with your Patrol Director for self evacuation training with a partner for the public lift evacuation and low angle rescue training.

For additional details on testing and criteria, download the APP Rope Rescue Testing Criteria PDF document, and refer to the additional references to the right.

References

• National Ski Patrol and National Ski Area Association: The Lift Evacuation Manual
• Mountaineering Freedom of the Hills
• California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal OSHA) General Industry Safety Orders (GISO) 
  
• Local Area Ski Protocol
• APP Study Guide