Rescue on Rundle - Our Story on the Rundle Traverse

In this video we tell the story of our two attempts at the Rundle Traverse in Banff AB, Canada, the second of which resulted in a very badly broken leg and an incredible helicopter rescue performed at almost 3000m by the Parks Canada Visitor Safety Specialists.

We discuss the conditions and decisions that lead up to the accident and also take a look retrospectively at how the event will change us as mountaineers going forward.

A massive thank you to all those involved with the rescue at Parks Canada, in particular the two Visitor Safety Specialists who aided us on the scene and the pilot who successfully got them there and extracted our team. We also want to show our appreciation for all the staff at Banff Springs Hospital who worked as part of my surgery and recovery, I will be forever in your debt.

This traverse is responsible for a significant number of rescues every year and anyone attempting it should make sure they are prepared for a true alpine expedition requiring competent rope work and confidence on high level scrambles/low grade rock climbs.

We hope you enjoy this video and perhaps learn something from it.

Look after each other out there.

Have fun, stay safe.

AS