Skiers, climbers, cyclists and even mushroom-pickers face surprising new risks in the mountains – and so do those who rescue ...

WHOA! THIS AVALANCHE ON MOUNT WASHINGTON LATE LAST YEAR IS ONE OF THOSE EXAMPLES. THERE WAS A LONG RESCUE WHEN THIS SKIER WAS SWEPT DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. SOME 600FT. HE HAD A SERIOUS LEG INJURY.

After an avalanche, the first priority is to rescue people in danger. Take part in a course of the rescue team Minschuns and practice in the Engadin for the case of emergency.

WHOA! THIS AVALANCHE ON MOUNT WASHINGTON LATE LAST YEAR IS ONE OF THOSE EXAMPLES. THERE WAS A LONG RESCUE WHEN THIS SKIER WAS SWEPT DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. SOME 600FT. HE HAD A SERIOUS LEG INJURY.

Anyone who wanted to learn more was welcome to join the crowd and practice using beacon technology and probing to prepare in the event of a search and rescue after an avalanche. Beth Holzman has been ...

The Brainerd Fire Department hosted a Community Avalanche Awareness and Rescue training in November, thanks to the Corey Borg-Massanari Foundation. Jackson Holmes practices using an avalanche ...

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participate in avalanche rescue drills, and explore the latest safety gear. “Come learn from the professionals how emergency responders, search and rescue teams, and avalanche rescue dogs respond to ...