How do my safety equipment work? How do I change clothes?
Every person on the wild ice should do a rescue exercise.
The aim of the rescue exercise
To give the participant additional knowledge and experiential skills in rescue.
The participant will gain experiential knowledge about the functionality of safety equipment and how to use it.
The participant will gain additional knowledge of his/her own reactions in case of an avalanche.
The participant's fear of being on natural ice will be reduced.
The exercise is generally perceived as enjoyable and very useful.
Content
The exercise is carried out in a controlled and organised manner, using safety equipment.
Theoretical rescue basics are reviewed.
Review of the stages of rescue on ice.
Entering the open/shallow ice with a safety rope.
Practise ascending from the ice with the help of a harness and a throwing line.
Practise putting on an effective change of clothing with the help of a group.
After the plunge, dry clothes can often be changed indoors. Sometimes there is an opportunity to take a sauna after the exercise (not included in the price).
If possible, the use of an ice-axe for rescue is also practised.
For whom
For all those who enjoy the outdoors. Please notify in advance of any illness or disposition that may affect your ability to participate in the exercise.
This exercise is highly recommended and is an important part of the basic training of an outdoors skier.
Open and recommended to all other outdoor recreationists.
To participate in the rescue exercise, you must have completed either the Basic Skijumper Training (at least the theory part) or Ice Skills 1.
You should not take part if for health reasons open water swimming is not recommended for you.
If there are less than 5 registrations, the group may be cancelled. You will be notified by separate message and the booking fee will be refunded.
Equipment (own or rented)
It is advisable to wear normal, weather-appropriate clothing for the exercise, in order to get the most realistic impression of the functionality of the equipment and any shortcomings. Skates are not required, but spare shoes are necessary.
Participants should bring the mandatory safety equipment. Safety equipment can also be hired.
● ice scales and whistle
● backpack with hip belt, crotch strap and carabiner
● a throwing rope
● ice poles
● a complete change of clothes in a watertight container
● towel
● a sitting platform
Recommended by
● waterproof gloves (for pressing wet clothes)
● plastic bags (for wet clothes)
warm drinks
Location. Conditions.
The training is usually carried out near the Helsinki Retkilu Skating premises. Kallvikinniementie 35, 00980 Helsinki. Google Maps
You can leave your car at the P-park of the Culture Centre Sofia. Walk behind a light-coloured brick building, turn left and walk along the beach for about 50 m. Here you will find the Helsinki Retkiluistelu offices, a toilet and a sheltered place to adjust your equipment.
Please note that the trail is always on nature's terms. Due to circumstances, the starting point or time may sometimes have to be moved. This happens very rarely.
Any changes will be communicated by separate message. Please follow up the email before leaving for the trip.
Duration of the exercise:
Approximately 2 hours
Guidance:
Instructor.
Language of instruction:
Finnish (our guide is also able to teach in Swedish and English. See Nordic skating education)
Sports benefits: the training can also be paid with sports benefits, Epass and Smartum directly through the online shop.
Ask for the Edenred user manual by e-mail.
In case of less than 5 registrations, the group may be postponed or cancelled. You will be informed of this by a separate message. In case of cancellation, the booking fee will be refunded.
