Bush Search and Rescue Victoria
Volunteer search and rescue in Victorian bush and alpine regions
BSAR’s annual Steep Snow and Ice training for alpine skilled members was conducted successfully again this year on the High Plains.
Exercises included alpine patient management, self‑arrest, avalanche rescue, anchor systems, abseiling and responding to multi-burial scenario.
On Sunday morning a request came in to rescue a disorientated skier on Mt Feathertop. Specialist members departed for the search.
The remaining party continued with planned exercises.
22-23 July. This year’s Steep Snow and Ice training weekend was held at JB Plain. Training included; safe snow travel, self-arrest, avalanche rescue, including use of transceivers and probes, patient management and stretcher hauling. The training culminated in a search scenario utilizing the skills practised during the weekend. It was a successful and enjoyable weekend.
23-24 July 2022. Twenty BSAR members completed SSI training at Mount Buller. Training included self-arrest, crampon usage, patient management, avalanche rescue and a demo of stretcher hauling. Our belated thanks to Mt Buller Ski Patrol, Mount Buller Resort Management, Wilderness Response Paramedics and Police Search and Rescue for their support and participation.
The BSAR Steep Snow and Ice alpine training that was scheduled for 19 Sep 2020 has been cancelled due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
An online training seminar covering alpine search and rescue topics will be held on 3-4pm Saturday 3 Oct.
Details will be emailed to all members.
Training included travelling in alpine environment on Mount Bogong, avalanche safety and rescue scenarios and stretcher hauling.
BSAR Steep Snow and Ice training was held on 27 – 29 July 2018 at the Razorback.
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