Table of Contents
Acknowledgments viii
Introduction ix
Part 1 Risk Management in an Active Avalanche 1
Chapter 1 Safety versus Risk Management 1
Chapter 2 Creating a Culture of Risk Management in the River Environment 9
Chapter 3 Principles of River Rescue 31
Chapter 4 Effective Communication 54
Chapter 5 Appropriate River Equipment 63
Chapter 6 The Anatomy of a River 91
Part 2 Rescue Techniques 119
Chapter 7 Wilderness Medicine and Remote Rescue Training 119
Chapter 8 Whitewater Swimming 125
Chapter 9 Wading and Shallow Water Crossings 140
Chapter 10 Throw Bag Skills 150
Chapter 11 Rescue Swimming 162
Chapter 12 Tying Knots Like a Pro 174
Chapter 13 Boat-Based Rescues and Recoveries 179
Chapter 14 Entrapment Rescues and Recoveries 190
Part 3 Recovery Techniques 207
Chapter 15 Pinned Boats and Extrications 207
Chapter 16 Anchor Systems 213
Chapter 17 Mechanical Advantage Systems 220
Chapter 18 Special Considerations 229
Part 4 Ongoing Training and Inspired Growth 241
Chapter 19 Leadership on the River 241
Chapter 20 Proficiency Accountability Logs 247
Chapter 21 Transfer of Skills 253
Index 257
