This past weekend I recently completed the rope rescue team member course in Sqaumish, along with Rich G., Guy T., Mike L., and Curtis J. One of our intructors Ken Gallant did not attend due to a climbing accident the previous weekend.

Ken Gallent a veteran member of Ridge Meadows SAR was seriously injured in a 60 foot fall while climbing in the Squamish area on September 15.

At the present time, Ken is currently in hospital and is expected to recover despite extensive injuries.

He fell when a knot failed while rappeling off of the hydro tower at the Sugar Loaf climbing area in Murrin Park. The picture below is myself doing the same rappel last month.

From all of us at NSR we wish Ken a speedy recovery.