The Rocky Talkie Blog
Getting the Most Out of Your Rocky Talkies
Whether you’re climbing an epic multipitch, backpacking over the weekend with friends, or going for a trail run with the pup, your Rocky Talkies will have you covered. Here are a few tips and tricks from our team to keep your communication dialed while you’re out and about.
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Tiptoeing Around Avalanches: Midnight Rescue in 10 Feet of New Snow
On January 28, 2021, the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team was called in to rescue a lost snowboarder amid some of the most perilous avalanche conditions the area had ever seen.
Rolling the Dice in Las Vegas: 200-Foot Simul-Climbing Fall
On October 20, 2021, Joe Walton fell more than 200 feet while simul-climbing the multipitch classic Epinephrine, leaving rescuers with a complex—and almost miraculous—situation on their hands.
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Against the Odds: Overnight Rescue in the San Juans
On July 30th, 2021, through landslides, lighting, and 2 inches of hail, Ouray Mountain Rescue volunteers prove that saving a life on Mount Sneffels takes a village.
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All Hands on Deck: Open Spinal Fracture in Poudre Canyon
When a climber fell 30 feet and fractured his spine on July 19, 2021, Larimer County Search and Rescue pulled out all the stops to save him.
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Rock Climbing Communication - A Primer on How To Stay Safe
In this comprehensive guide on how to stay safe while rock climbing, Michael Levy outlines the necessary communication essentials while weaving an exhilarating narrative of his alpine adventures through Peru.
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