Search and Rescue Winter Resources

Search and Rescue teams must be able to respond safely and effectively in cold weather search operations.  The following is a collection of resources for SAR teams responding to emergencies in winter environments.  If you have any resources that should be included on this list, leave a link in the comment section and I'll post it. 

WINTER SAR RELATED LINKS:

Carbon Country SAR winter gear list 

US SAR Task Force Avalanche Safety 

US SAR Task Force Cold Weather Injuries 

US SAR Task Force Blizzards

Firefighter Nation:  Preparation for Lengthy Rescue Ops in Cold Weather


GENERAL WINTER RELATED LINKS: 

Princeton Outdoor Hypothermia and Cold Weather Injuries 

Princeton Outdoor Guide to Winter Camping 

Military Medical Operations in Cold Environments 

FM 3-97.61 Military Mountaineering 

REI: How To Go Winter Camping and Backpacking



WINTER ARTICLES FROM OUTBOUND DAN:

"Winter Backpacking and Hiking Gear List"  My personal winter backpacking gear list.

http://outbounddan.hubpages.com/hub/Backpacking-the-Adirondacks-Winter-Packing-List

"How to Start Snowshoeing: Winter Hiking on Snowshoes"  The basics of snowshoeing.

http://outbounddan.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Start-Snowshoeing

"How to Wash and Waterproof a Softshell Jacket"  Getting wet in your softshell jacket? 

http://outbounddan.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Wash-and-Waterproof-a-Softshell-Jacket

"Water for Winter Wandering: A Backpacker's Guide to Safe Drinking Water in the Colder Months" Winter creates interesting challenges for obtaining and purifying water.

http://outbounddan.hubpages.com/hub/Water-for-Winter-Wandering-A-Backpackers-Guide-to-Safe-Drinking-Water-in-the-Colder-Months

"The Ten Outdoor Essentials" The basic gear list for doing anything outdoors.

http://outbounddan.hubpages.com/hub/The-10-Outdoor-Essentials

"Winter Survival Kits for Your Car" No, not SAR specific, but you never know what will happen while you are driving to a search. 

http://outbounddan.hubpages.com/hub/Winter-Survival-Kits-for-your-Car





GREAT SEARCH AND RESCUE PRINT RESOURCES:



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