Why are backcountry search and rescue teams always harping about the ten essentials? - Colorado Search & Rescue Association
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In January of 2023, Routt County Search and Rescue (RCSAR) spent 19 hours rescuing seven stranded snowmobilers who called for help after their snowmobiles got stuck. Deep snow, their remote location and extreme temperatures made it one of the most physically difficult missions RCSAR had seen in many years, according to their president, and the rescue might not have been
Get Wild: Why do rescuers always harp on the 10 essentials
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Colorado's volunteer search and rescue teams are overwhelmed and
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B.C. Search and Rescue Association says 10 essentials are still
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Colorado's search and rescue teams seeing increasing calls for help
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Colorado search and rescue teams
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B.C. Search and Rescue Association says 10 essentials are still
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La Plata County Search and Rescue
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B.C. Search and Rescue Association says 10 essentials are still
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Backcountry Safety
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Colorado's search and rescue teams seeing increasing calls for help
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Social media frenzies hindering Colorado backcountry rescues