The information on this site was distilled from the best-practices in avalanche rescue. My sources include the International Commission for Alpine Rescue, the Mountain Rescue Association, the Wilderness Medical Society, various manufactures of avalanche rescue equipment, and input from dozens of mountain rescuers and avalanche instructors. If you think that I've missed something, please contact me.
I am a software entrepreneur, the formmer Commander of the Salt Lake County Search and Rescue Team, the former Chair of the Utah Avalanche Center, a professional member of the American Avalanche Association, and a part-time ski patroller at Brighton Ski Resort in Utah. I taught avalanche classes for the UAC and the American Avalanche Institute.
I also created the Wasatch Backcountry Map, the Wasatch Backcountry Ski Guide, the Badass Avalanche Inclinometer, the Avalanche Slope Ruler, and BeaconReviews.com.
As a rescuer, I have responded to dozens of avalanches and have been involved in the recovery of 11 avalanche victims. I created AvyRescue.com to share what I've learned.
Stay Safe,
Steve Achelis
