Ice Safety and Rescue
2 Ice Water Rescue Techniques For First Responders
The Pick 45 and the Tethered Swim are ice water rescue techniques for first responders. These methods are quick to deploy and require minimal resources. Both the Pick 45 and Tethered Swim ice rescues are effective for quickly establishing contact...
Fundamentals of Ice Fishing Safety
By Willa Mason, Boreal River Ice is dynamic. Your safety approach should be too. Wind, weather, and currents cause ice conditions to change in a matter of hours. This is why it’s essential to assess (and constantly reassess) ice for...
11 Steps To Do A Hypothermia Wrap (Hypo Wrap)
Hypothermia wraps, also known as hypo wraps, are a great way to keep someone warm in the backcountry. Whether you are dealing with mild hypothermia, severe hypothermia, or someone with an immobilizing injury at risk of getting cold, the hypo...
6 Fundamentals of Ice Assessment
By Jamie Orfald-Clarke, Boreal River Rescue - ice rescue instructor Table of Contents Check the ice quality Know the Ice thickness guidelines Test the ice thickness Anticipate thin areas Understand crack anatomy Determine your acceptable level of risk Links...
How To Self-Rescue If You Fall Through Ice
Table of Contents Prepare for ice travel What to do if you fall through the ice How to get out of the water onto the ice What to do when you get yourself out of the water Hypothermia — assessment...