How to Properly Signal a Rescue Helicopter Emergency rescuers have urged people to familiarize themselves with effective ways to signal a helicopter before exploring the backcountry. Time and again, hikers will get lost and won’t actually know how to properly signal to the emergency helicopters that they need help. In a 2022 case, a hiker was missed because he seemed to be waving. Summit County Rescue Group explained: […] Julia Schneemann | August 2, 2025 3 Comments
Teton County Search & Rescue, WY, Raises Funds For Year-Round Helicopter Success! After two months of public fundraising, Teton County Search and Rescue (‘TCSAR’), WY, has finally reached its goal for ‘Mission Critical,’ pursuing a year-round helicopter. This achievement enables TCSAR to conduct successful rescue missions in the summer months across the formidable terrain of the Tetons. Previously, TSCAR leased the helicopter from October to May, and in the summer, it was […] Industry News Saj Sheth-Voss | May 31, 2023 0 Comments
The Last 6-Months Have Been the Busiest Ever for Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) Team The last six months have been “the busiest rescue cycle in Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) history,” according to its 2021 Midseason Rescue Report released on June 28. Related: Lowest Number of Call-Outs for Wyoming’s Teton County Search and Rescue in 2019-20 Winter The report, published every six months, details TCSAR’s workload from 1st December 2020 through May 31st, 2021. The report […] Backcountry SnowBrains | June 30, 2021 0 Comments
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