Don’t buy a plastic shovel. Everyone recreating in avalanche terrain carries rescue equipment, discusses contingency plans, takes classes, trains and practices rescue techniques with friends and ...

mountaineering equipment, and avalanche rescue tools. Sgt. 1st Class Tim McLaughlin explains why each item is integral to the mission of the mountain soldier, who must traverse near-vertical ...

When avalanches strike, Deer Valley Ski Resort's Ski Patrol brings in its furry search crew: dogs with the training to find ...

Beaverhead County Search and Rescue trained for numerous emergency situations along with Ruby Valley Search and Rescue on ...

(FOX40.COM) — An emergency call to help a skier in distress gave participants of a rescue training course a real-life opportunity to save a person. • Video Above: Avalanche Safety Tips On ...

When an avalanche hits, first responders have mere ... to our resort or backcountry users who aren't wearing the proper rescue equipment, or other situations when the time arises," said Sierra ...