What Happens When You Train Rope Rescue With No Anchors?

Training rope rescue in the Utah desert sounds extreme — until you realize it's the best way to actually learn. No trees, limited anchors, and unforgiving terrain force you to build clean, redundant systems and understand why they work. That's exactly why we keep coming back to Hanksville for our annual REMS training with Prevail Rescue Solutions.

In this episode, we break down what a full week of desert rope rescue training looks like on the ground — from day-one cobwebs to day-four momentum — and why the night slot canyon run has become our favorite confidence test for the whole crew.

🪢 IN THIS EPISODE:
Why limited anchors make better riggers
Night slot canyon travel as a team-building tool
How reps on shoddy anchors actually build real confidence
Patient packaging details that matter when it's dark and everyone's tired
What we like (and question) about the KOBUS RollUP Litter
Marlow Tactical rope impressions and strength talk
How multi-day scenarios sharpen communication and leadership
What we're tracking from NWSA and WEMS conferences
VIPER ordering changes and REMS typing questions heading into fire season
Why The Journeyman is more than a recruiting tool — and how teams use it for resource tracking, shift tickets, and season history

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[00:00:00] Why Train Where There Are No Trees
[00:03:55] Testing The COBUS Litter System
[00:06:27] New Rope Options And Strength
[00:14:52] Conferences And Big Industry Changes
[00:23:10] Track Your Season Then Get Back To Work