Each month, the Coalition of American Canyoneers hosts a live Zoom presentation for members, bringing in guest experts to dig into the gear, techniques, and issues that matter most to the canyoneering community. This month, we were joined by Jeff Lehman for a look at how satellites, cell sites, and PSAPs (Public Safety Answering Points) come together when a canyon emergency call needs to get through.
About This Session
Making a 911 call is usually the last thing on an adventurer’s mind. Jeff Lehman walked members through the hazardous environments and infrastructure gaps that complicate the rescue process, and the tools and techniques available to improve your chances of making a successful call for help — from satellite communicators to cell coverage quirks to how PSAPs handle a backcountry emergency once the call connects.
Watch the Recording
Thank you to Jeff Lehman for sharing their expertise with the CAC community, and to everyone who joined us live. Want to catch these sessions as they happen — and join the discussion in real time? These presentations are a member benefit, held monthly over Zoom.