Hi, I have been transcribing obituaries for the Tri-counties (Pueblo, Huerfano & Las Animas) and came across an obituary for a Lawrence Ward Shaw who died in 1935 in the Cameron Mine. The obituary describes him as a "rope rider." What is a rope rider? It seems that he was a "rope rider" during his rescue of other miners. But, was this an occupation used during normal mining hours or just for emergencies such as this one? Thanks, Cathy