The Vertical Heartland Climbing School in Southern Illinois is the perfect venue for the Ropes That Rescue Ltd. TSRW (Team Skills Rescue Workshop) taught there by Reed Thorne and owner, climbing guide, Eric Ulner. Learn more about RTR instructor, Eric Ulner, by clicking HERE.

An easel A frame with the Arizona Vortex. Note that belay line is elevated into the head of the AZVM during all edge transitions during Illinois TSRW (Team Skills Rescue Workshop) at Vertical Heartland Climbing School near Buncombe

A group shot of all the students from the area and from around the USA. Reed Thorne in his Utilikilt Eric Ulner is penultimate next to Reed. Taken during Illinois TSRW (Team Skills Rescue Workshop) at Vertical Heartland Climbing School near Buncombe

The beautiful sandstone walls of Vertical Heartland Climbing School are the perfect backdrop for advanced rigging during Illinois TSRW (Team Skills Rescue Workshop) at Vertical Heartland Climbing School near Buncombe

Mike Green, RTR lead instructor , and members of Benecia, CA Valero Refinery hang out during Illinois TSRW (Team Skills Rescue Workshop) at Vertical Heartland Climbing School near Buncombe

Kelly Byrne from Washington DC Fire works from the Arizona Vortex used as a gin pole during Illinois TSRW (Team Skills Rescue Workshop) at Vertical Heartland Climbing School near Buncombe

An SA frame high directional during Illinois TSRW (Team Skills Rescue Workshop) at Vertical Heartland Climbing School near Buncombe

Rodney Sebrechts of Belgium works with the belay line using the AZTEK Omni Blocks from Rock Exotica (referred to as "use #99") during Illinois TSRW (Team Skills Rescue Workshop) at Vertical Heartland Climbing School near Buncombe

Use number 99 for the AZTEK kit from Rock Exotica