Posted on 06/22/2011 2:50:38 PM PDT by MosesmomS
Not many people locally know that one of Southern Illinois' most recognizable geological landmarks is the "classroom" of a world-renowned technical rescue school.
Draper's Bluff can be seen for miles in Johnson and Union counties. The bluff is partly owned by private landowners and the state as a satellite of Ferne Clyffe State Park. About a quarter-mile section is owned by Eric and Kathy Ulner of rural Buncombe in Johnson County. The Ulners are owners of Vertical Heartland, a rock-climbing school. Eric Ulner is also an instructor with Ropes That Rescue, Ltd., an innovative technical rescue school that is known worldwide for its unique approach to teaching rope rescue and for its top-notch instructors.
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Excellent story. Too bad the site is a “hit-whore”, asking for a total of FIVE hits in order to read the entire article.
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