Author Archives: ruapehurescue

Helicopter Training at Taupo

Posted on May 4, 2011 by ruapehurescue

We had a great day out at the Taupo hanger with the crew from the Youthtown Rescue Helicopter on Saturday. The focus was on winch use in and out of the machine since we are temporarily out of action with … Continue reading →

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Waterfall Hole Training

Posted on April 16, 2010 by ruapehurescue

The RARO crew managed to get together for a good training session at Whakapapa with a focus on waterfall hole rescue. We found a good hole to use for training in the Valley Waterfall area. Although the weather was a … Continue reading →

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Load Testing

Posted on April 16, 2010 by ruapehurescue

This has been received from Grant Prattley on some prussik testing recently undertaken. Interesting findings.SARINZ Load Testing

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RARO History

Posted on April 16, 2010 by ruapehurescue

RARO was set up in 1990 in a response to issues and concerns coming out of the Army Tragedy which occurred on Ruapehu that year. It is a collaborative effort by 4 main organisations in the Tongariro National Park to … Continue reading →

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Team Member Gear List

Posted on April 16, 2010 by ruapehurescue

This is always an interesting topic of discussion and we often reflect on it prior/during and after operations and in our everyday work in the mountains. Check this proposed list out and see how it fits with your thoughts. It … Continue reading →

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