Yellowstone Public Radio
Gallatin County Search and Rescue volunteers Kendall Carr, Jason Brey and Brock Kelly slide Travis Mann into a snowbulance during a rescue simulation in West Yellowstone on Jan. 27, 2021.
Tired of being cooped up during the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are escaping into Montana’s backcountry this winter. But some experts worry this influx may cause a spike in accidents and increased calls to Search and Rescue.
In a garage packed with a snowmobile, ATV, inflatable rescue boat, dry suits and trailers, a radio beeps to life.
“Gallatin County Search and Rescue.”
Several West Yellowstone Search and Rescue volunteers are setting up a rescue simulation.
There are incredible resources with just a click when you re looking for accurate, up-to-the-minute weather conditions around Montana s backcountry.
Everyone in Montana likes to keep up on weather conditions.average folks and avid mountaineers. The good news is that we have an enormous amount of information that is gathered in real time around the state.
One of the best resources locally, is the
Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. We talk about these guys all the time. Not only do they have access to monitors all over the region but their personal knowledge is absolutely invaluable.
There you ll also find weather station information from
Park County Search And Rescue my1035.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from my1035.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center my1035.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from my1035.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.