SNOW GUARDIANS

An immensely visual documentary on the life and work of Ski Patrol, Search & Rescue teams, and Avalanche Safety in the Rocky Mountains.

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Can you use a probe, pole and beacon to save your friend?

Learn from the experts on how to save yourself during an avalanche or backcountry emergency.

The imperfect science of avalanche study and prediction may be the only thing standing in the way of life and death for a growing number of backcountry adventurers.

ACT FAST

Avalanche survival rates plummet after about 15 minutes for victims who do not die from trauma.

CHECK THE AVALANCHE ADVISORY

Click here to find your your local avalanche advisory.

SLOPE

Avalanches generally occur on slopes steeper than 35 degrees.

AVALANCHE SAFETY ESSENTIALS

  • Transceiver
  • Shovel
  • Probe

TAKE AN AVI CLASS

Take an avalanche safety class

YEARS FILMING

The crew followed Search and Rescue teams ins Ski Patrol for 2 years in the Rocky Mountains

RULES OF THUMB

  • Match your terrain choice and travel plan to the conditions
  • Only one person in the avalanche path at a time
  • Watch your partner from a safe spot
  • Don't group up in exposed terrain
  • If something goes wrong you do not want more than one victim

IF YOUR PARTNER IS CAUGHT IN AN AVALANCHE

  • Remember the point last seen
  • Assign a leader
  • Assess the risk of triggering another avalanche
  • Call for help
  • Transceiver(s) to search mode
  • Conduct a search
  • Perform 1st aid

OPTIONAL SAFETY GEAR

  • Airbag
  • Pack
  • Avalung
  • Recco

US Avalanche Deaths

40

2015 - 2016

59

2013 - 2014

59

2011-2012

61

2009- 2010

LEARN TO LIVE

The expanding interest in the backcountry has resulted in a growing number of adventurers seeking enjoyment outside a ski resort. The imperfect science of avalanche study and prediction may be the only thing standing in the way of life and death for a growing number of backcountry adventurers.

 

Learn from the experts on how to save yourself during an avalanche or backcountry emergency. Can you use a probe, pole and beacon to save your friend? How much training has your backcountry partner had?

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Snow Guardians is available on BlueRay, DVD, iTunes, Amazon and Vimeo.

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