The RMR Intro Series

These training sessions are held one Saturday per month and focus on the core skills for mountain rescue. No previous knowledge or experience is necessary. There are a total of six sessions in the series, each starting with a 2-hour lecture on the basics of the particular skill, followed by several hours of hands-on practice in the field. Each session will cover everything from the "big picture" (i.e. How does this core skill fit into a larger rescue operation?), down to the technical details of each skill (What do I need to know and do in order to safely participate in this aspect of the rescue operation?). Experienced RMR members will facilitate the small-group discussions and focused field exercises. Each of the six sessions will be offered twice per year.

In general, the Intro Series sessions are scheduled to occur before the regular member-focused lecture and practice on the same topic. Prospective members who have participated in the Intro session will get much more out of the member-focused lectures, which generally cover advanced topics. Depending on the technical nature of the member- focused practice, prospective members who have not participated in the Intro session may be asked to observe rather than participate.

Prospective members are encouraged to attend each of six sessions at least once during their prospective training period, in addition to attending regular lectures and practices. Since the average time to become a member is a year or more, prospectives members will have several opportunities to participate in each Intro session.

Members are welcome to attend any or all Intro Series sessions as a refresher, but no practice credit will be given.