Busy Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving weekend is a very busy time of year for places like Red Rock Canyon, Mt. Charleston, Lake Mead, and other surrounding outdoor recreational areas. The more people that head outdoors to enjoy the 70 degree weather, the higher the potential is for rescues. This year was no exception as SAR Officers and Mountain...

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3 Stranded Hikers and an Injured Ankle

Every year, the Mountain Rescue Volunteers undergo two tests.  The first test insures that each member is sufficient in their technical rigging skills while the second is a physical test that measures each member's level of fitness.  Our goal is to be the best that we can be and these tests serve as an internal...

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Dive Team in Action

I guess it's a little more difficult to take pictures while diving, which explains why we don't post very many photos of our dive team in action. Our dive team is a small group of dedicated divers that train once a month and have extensive experience. This group is also on-call 24/7 and responds to various types of missions...

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