--- In [email protected], Nate Duehr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Learn about shock-absorbing fall-protection and fall-arresters. Tie off > properly. Get someone to show you the latest techniques and gear. Have > them teach you about how hanging in a harness or belt can kill you > while your buddies work to lower you down after an incident. Apparently sometimes in minutes. Search for *suspension trauma* in your favorite search box and you'll get more info than you want. I've never done a huge amount of climbing, but I now respect the safety aspects of it more than ever. Laryn K8TVZ

