Mountain Travel & Rescue : International Ski Patrol's Manual for Mountain Rescue

This is the completely updated and expanded official rescue workbook of the National Ski Patrol, now available to other wilderness first responders and the general public. As a leading authority on mountain safety since 1938, the not-for-profit National Ski Patrol has dedicated itself to serving the public and outdoor recreation industry by providing education and accreditation to emergency care and safety services providers.

First published in 1995, this core mountain rescue educational workbook was researched, written, and reviewed by volunteer members and experts from all over the country. It's designed to help ski patrollers train, rescue, and survive in mountain environments—at resorts, in the backcountry, and at any time of year. This edition offers significantly expanded lesson sections, new illustrations, a new backcountry medicine section, and more, making it a valuable piece of mountain rescue equipment.

The manual is organized into four major sections: Survival, Travel, Backcountry Considerations, and Search and Rescue. It includes extensive appendixes with medical equipment lists, a questionnaire, and a glossary, making it a valuable tool for anyone who deals with search and rescue or is interested in mountain rescue basics.