Course High Mountain Technical Rescue And Helitactical Operations

Name: Course High Mountain Technical Rescue And Helitactical Operations
Brand: Viator
Price: 300 USD
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5.0(2)5 daysGerman, English, SpanishBook 1 day aheadHuaraz, Peru

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An innovative initiative by Socorro Andino Peruano transforms mountain rescue operations in Ancash through specialized helicopter training. This groundbreaking program, in collaboration with international experts, equips local guides and rescuers with advanced aerial rescue techniques, drastically reducing evacuation times from 48 hours to under 6. Participants will engage in rigorous training that emphasizes safety protocols and operational coordination, positioning Peru as a premier adventure destination with the highest safety standards. This project not only aims to protect tourists but also enhances the safety of local communities, making a significant impact on mountain rescue capabilities in the region.

Included

Starlink satellite internet
Lunch
Some technical rescue materials such as ropes and main equipment
Dinner
Breakfast
International Mountain Rescue Instructors
STRETCHER FOR HOSTILE ENVIRONMENTS
Oximeter, First Aid Kit, Radio, Blood Pressure Monitor, Oxygen
SKEDCO STRETCHER
CERTEG BAG HYPERBARIC CHAMBER
Private transportation as outlined in the itinerary

Not included

Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
International flights to Lima / Peru round trip
Travel accident and health insurance
Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
Personal expenses
Luggage insurance and trip cancellation

What you'll do

Huaraz
Huaraz, Peru
Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is an international certification in first aid for remote areas, designed for guides, rescuers, and adventurers. It is the most comprehensive course for wilderness first aid, preparing participants to handle medical and trauma emergencies when access to hospitals is limited or delayed.
10 hours

Huaraz
Huaraz, Peru
Schedule: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Activities include the installation of the training center, technical equipment inspection, practice of knots, rope systems, and operational basics essential for safe mountain interventions.
10 hours

Huaraz
Huaraz, Peru
Schedule: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Practical training on anchor systems, mechanical pulleys, and self-rescue techniques, with emphasis on efficiency, risk control, and team coordination. Conducted on an indoor wall and natural rock setting, simulating mountain conditions.
10 hours

Huascaran National Park
Peru
Departure: 2:00 am Glacier progression, ice anchor installation, and crevasse rescue practice. Full training with Kong stretcher, from glacier extraction to evacuation point, including helicopter boarding exercises for casualty transport.
15 hoursAdmission included

Huascaran National Park
Peru
Departure: 2:00 am Comprehensive rescue simulation with stretcher from the summit, glacier and rock descent, arrival at evacuation base, and helicopter extraction in the Punta Olímpica area, one of the most strategic in the range. Official closing at 8:00 pm in Huaraz, with certificate ceremony, presence of local authorities, and joint evaluation of the learnings.
15 hoursAdmission included