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