Besides parachute training, the 1st SSF also became proficient at mountain operations. Here Force men climb a Rocky Mountain peak at Fort William Henry Harrison, Montana.
Besides parachute training, the 1st SSF also became proficient at mountain operations. Here Force men climb a Rocky Mountain peak at Fort William Henry Harrison, Montana.
Last edited by Mark in Rochester; 04-30-2024 at 09:20 AM.
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Looks more like rappelling to me...
Regards, Jim
Exactly.Originally Posted by browningautorifle
Did a lot of rappelling near CFB Chilliwack and on the base in Ft. Lewis.
You are correct, those men aren't climbing. I once got to train for two weeks at Harrison. We stayed in their old barracks, though I'm sure they are gone now. Pity, if they are gone they should have kept one company area for history.Originally Posted by browningautorifle
"You are what you do when it counts."
But are they attached to the rope with some sort of harness and something like a Carabiner?
Regards, Jim
I have abseiled a vertical cliff myself many years ago but I couldn't quite work out what was going on here. If the photo has been flipped over it helps explain it.Originally Posted by browningautorifle
Yep, I spent lots of time in a Swiss seat rapelling on a carabiner. I suppose rapelling racks with brake bars are safer, but that's more to carry in the backpack and three loops through a 'biner do just fine. I've still got my gear from years ago including vintage Chouinard hardware.
Bob
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