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Wasatch Search and Rescue shares winter tips for backcountry safety

Search and Rescue teams evacuated a man by helicopter from rural Wasatch County.
Wasatch County Search and Rescue
File: Search and Rescue teams evacuated a man by helicopter from rural Wasatch County.

Wasatch County Search and Rescue member Kam Kohler talks about how to stay safe in the backcountry this winter.

Kohler emphasizes the importance of knowing one's location, informing others and being prepared, including carrying essential gear like avalanche beacons. Kohler notes that many rescues involve people who fail to inform others of their plans, leading to inefficient searches.

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