Snowboarder Rescued Out-Of-Bounds Near Sugar Bowl Resort, CA On April 6, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of a search and rescue helicopter, type H-24, operated by the California Highway Patrol (‘CHP’), in the search and rescue of a snowboarder who had been stranded overnight near Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, California. Thanks to the diligent efforts of the search team and the capabilities of the H-24, […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | April 11, 2024 0 Comments
Rescue by iPhone? How 1 Man’s iPhone Saved Him from Certain Death After Falling Alone on a Mountain Solo Session What would you do if you found yourself injured and alone on the mountain? Who would you call for help? Just ask Tim Blakely, a 41-year-old personal trainer and snowboarder with over 17 years of experience, most of which is solo and done off-piste. While casually riding in the Swiss Alps on what appeared to be a routine […] Brains Ryan Kime | April 14, 2022 1 Comment
Snowboarder Calls on Military Training to Survive 2 Cold and Snowy Nights Lost Off Whistler Peak, BC A snowboarder was rescued on Sunday morning after spending two cold and snowy nights lost on Whistler Mountain, BC. The 32-year-old former soldier was visiting from Singapore. He was reported missing by his friend when he failed to meet up as planned on Friday afternoon. “His last known position was the top of Whistler’s peak—we figured he was on the […] SnowBrains | December 23, 2021 0 Comments
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