Mountain Evacuation & Rescue

This course is designed to prepare outdoor adventurers with the basic skills to treat a victim in the field, familiarizing you with techniques to asses, stabilize and evacuate patients to a higher level of care. Our goal is to share the knowledge of experienced guides and medical professionals who will help you become competent backcountry partners, equipped to lend some help when it’s needed most. In the winter, this course is designed to be an extension of the Avalanche Rescue class, but can be taken as a stand alone for anyone looking to become more proficient at packaging patients and transport them expeditiously from the field before darkness and cold temperatures lead to a more serious situation.

DATES:

JANUARY 26, 2025

**Please email jp@svguides.com to inquire about private avalanche courses or for any avalanche/education related questions. Min 4 people. Max 10. Pricing the same as public courses.

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Prerequisites:

Backcountry touring experience, intermediate ability, and an understanding of basic Avalanche Awareness.

What is provided:

● AMGA certified and/or trained guide

● Guides will be carrying a first aid kit, navigation equipment, skin wax/scraper, inReach satellite device, repair kit, bivy/rescue sled and survival supplies

What you need:

See EQUIPMENT LIST

Typical Meeting Times and Place:

Full Day 9AM-5PM
Meet at the Sun Valley Guides Headquarters

Pricing:

$250/PERSON

*Guest to Guide ratio is 6:1 | Min. 5 | Max. 12
**Sales Tax and Forest Service fees not included
***Guide gratuity not included. As part of the service industry, it is customary to tip your guide(s) if you are happy with their service and should reflect a level of excellence in the service. If you choose to tip, 10-20% of the total trip fee is standard and cash/Venmo is the preferred method.

Rentals (Skis, splitboards, boots, avalanche equipment, backpacks, etc.):

Sturtevants Rental & Cycle Haus (mention you are going out with Sun Valley Guides to receive a discount)
(208) 726-4501
340 N Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340

Backwoods Mountain Sports
(208) 726-8818
711 N Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340

Elephant’s Perch
(208) 726-3497
280 N East Ave, Ketchum, ID 83340

Board Bin (carries Splitboard setups for rent)
(208) 726-1222
180 4th St E, Ketchum, ID 83340