mountain travel and rescue level one

This class provides you the basic for survival in a winter environment and prepares a patroller for becoming a backcountry rescuer and skier. All who take this course are recommended to complete the Level I Avalanche.

  • This course is taught by the National Ski Patrol

  • This course is a prerequisite for the Level Two Course

  • The MTR courses are taught in classroom and field sessions, including mock scenarios to ensure the attendees can apply what they have learned to real life situations

  • Subjects covered include the following:

    • Nutrition and how the body performs in a wilderness environment

    • Weather patterns

    • Survival skills

    • Working with group dynamics

    • Introduction to search and rescue

    • Rope rescue skills, improvised toboggan construction

    • Land navigation with map, compass, and GPS

  • Course cost $77.50

  • For more information contact Natalie Regg at scblackdiamond@yahoo.com

  • You may also contact us at info@ektosunlimited.com

mountain travel and rescue level two

For the serious ski patroller and outdoor adventurer that is interested in getting involved in Search and Rescue or backcountry skiing. Includes a field check out, a low angle rescue and rope work day, and a three day, two night travel in the backcountry using skis with skins. The Level II Avalanche course is recommended.

  • This course is taught by the National Ski Patrol

  • The MTR courses are taught in classroom and field sessions, including mock scenarios to ensure the attendees can apply what they have learned to real life situations

  • Subjects covered include the following:

    • Nutrition and how the body performs in a wilderness environment

    • Weather patterns

    • Survival skills

    • Working with group dynamics

    • Introduction to search and rescue,

    • Rope rescue skills, improvised toboggan construction, and

    • Land navigation with map, compass, and GPS.

  • Course cost $155

  • MUST COMPLETE LEVEL ONE PRIOR TO ATTENDING LEVEL TWO

  • For more information contact Natalie Regg at scblackdiamond@yahoo.com

  • You may also contact us at info@ektosunlimited.com

Dan Sherman enjoying the Eastern Sierra backcountry. Photo Matt HarpPhotography is included in all of our outdoor guided events.

Dan Sherman enjoying the Eastern Sierra backcountry. Photo Matt Harp

Photography is included in all of our outdoor guided events.