The 42-year-old female climber that was rescued on Thanksgiving Day was identified as Heather Gray of Vancouver, B.C. It is reported that Heather died on Monday.
LVMPDSAR sends its deepest condolences to friends and family.
An article outlining the latest news can be found he...
Thanksgiving Day Rescue
On Thursday afternoon, Mountain Rescue Volunteers were called to the Red Rock Canyon Overlook in response to initial reports of a fallen climber in Oak Creek Canyon.
Two SAR Officers were flown to the scene and were hoisted to a ledge approximately 400 feet off of the canyon floor. From there, the Officers extracted...
Snow and Freezing Temperatures are Here!
If you haven't dusted off your winter gear yet, this weekend is the time to start unpacking!
Five reasons why this is a task that you should accomplish this Holiday weekend:
This morning, many people reported snow flurries in various parts of the Las Vegas Valley.
Temperatures are expected to dip below freezing tonight.
The Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort is scheduled to open this Friday, November 26th.
Last weekend it snowed on the Mountain...
2010 Mountain Rescue Basic's Class
Congratulations to this year's Mountain Rescue Basic's class. Thirteen people finished the class strong last weekend in cold weather, wind, and even snow! A great time was had by all and we look forward to including this group in our volunteer progr...
Human Remains found in Red Rock
Last week, SAR officers responded to Black Velvet Canyon in Red Rock where human remains were discovered by multiple hikers.See news reports here.The investigation is currently ongoi...
Busy Weekend at Red Rock and Mt. Charleston
With temperatures lingering in the low to mid 80's, outdoor enthusiasts headed for the hills to enjoy the wonderful weather this past weekend. The 13-mile loop that provides access to all that the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area has to offer was packed with cars and people.Basic's ClassSaturday morning started out with...
Got Gore-Tex?
The weather is starting to cool down (finally) in the Las Vegas Valley. This means that it's time to start pulling out your winter gear. For most desert dwellers, those Gore-Tex jackets spend most of their time stuffed away in a closet somewhere. On the rare occasion that they're actually pulled out to do their job, most owners will find that their outer wear isn't doing what it's supposed to do. Why isn't the Gore-Tex jacket that you've owned...
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