AirFlare Is the Safety Locator You Already Carry—and the Search Tool Ski Patrols Trust

Getting lost, hurt or stranded in the mountains while skiing or hiking can be a person’s worst nightmare. Every year, many outdoor enthusiasts become disoriented or injured, potentially unable to find their way home. AirFlare is the peace of mind for these situations, by turning your smartphone into a rescue locator, making it ready to respond if something goes wrong outdoors.

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AirFlare enables trusted contacts to request your location via the app, and it even works in remote, low-signal environments. It is designed for non-emergency moments as well, and is perfect when a person is late returning or needs to be found by friends.

It requires no additional gear and does not drain the battery life of the smartphone. Unlike GPS apps that constantly run in the background, AirFlare remains completely dormant—drawing zero battery—until it’s needed. Whether a person is checking in, responding to a search request, or requesting assistance, AirFlare activates only when you do.

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The AirFlare rescue platform has become an essential tool for ski resorts and search and rescue teams, with more than 40 ski areas and SAR agencies already putting it to use. Through a partnership with the Ski Idaho Peak Passport program, every passport now comes with free AirFlare subscriptions for the whole family—not just the 5th or 6th grader—adding both safety and peace of mind to your ski adventures. Endorsed by Ski Patrol Directors across Idaho, AirFlare offers an extra layer of protection on the mountain.

What sets AirFlare apart is its ability to assist patrol and rescue teams in locating a guest’s phone, even when direct contact is limited. By sending a simple response text link, rescuers can quickly pinpoint a subject’s location—no app download required.

Ski patrollers can use the Field Console app on a tablet or phone to locate guests visually, reduce response times, improve efficiency, and save lives. The search platform provides real-time visibility via trail maps and GPS dashboards integrated into dispatch. It is also easy to implement, train, and operate. It is also backed by successful search and rescue missions from professionals in the field.

“AirFlare has proven to be an indispensable asset for Schweitzer, significantly improving our operations,” says Angie Nylund, Sr. ski patroller and trainer. “We utilize it not only to locate lost individuals in the backcountry but also to pinpoint injured skiers within our ski area boundary. Thanks to AirFlare, our search times have seen a remarkable reduction, allowing us to offer our guests a superior experience.”

AirFlare Search Technology can see through trees, foliage, and other challenging terrain obstacles. It makes terrain that may be deemed too dangerous for search and rescue personnel searchable. The search platform can determine a lost subject’s GPS coordinates before a search team can be assembled, thereby reducing response time, which is crucial in rescue operations.

AirFlare subscribers, who become lost or injured, have the knowledge and comfort that AirFlare Search Technology is configured to search for their specific phone. This eliminates the possibility of a false detection and wasting time searching an area where the lost person is located.

The AirFlare app is ideal for solo or group outings that love skiing, biking, hiking, climbing, or camping. For just $4.99 a year, it gives outdoor lovers the peace of mind needed in case an emergency arises.

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