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SABP in Patagonia, Patrulla De Ski Chile de Fraile. Coyhaique, Chile (July, 2015).

Once again we are honored to be invited to teach such an amazing crew. Fraile is the heart of the ski community in Coyhaique. While the Patrulla de Ski Chile is a volunteer rescue organization, they are the only rescue … Continue reading

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Practica de rescate con Patrulla de Ski Chile Chillan

July 28th, 2013 Rescue Scenario Practice with Ski Chile Patrollers and Chillan Patrollers. Philippe Gauthier, ACMG guide, demonstrates…

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2013 South American Beacon Project: Update So Far!

June 2013 Rio Turbio Argentina: Club Andino-Pisteros-Milicos / 2 day course July 2013: Puerto Natales Cuerpo Socorro / 6 hour class Volcan Osorno: 6 hour class / 5 beacons donated (photo below) Mid July: Volcan Villarrica – Hasty Drill Class

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2012 South American Beacon Project: Wrap-Up

In August of 2012, Ortovox Germany supported the South American Beacon Project at Nevados de Chillán for a tech-specific beacon clinic aimed at snowcat drivers and ski area employees who would not normally consider themselves at-risk for avalanche danger. Sadly, … Continue reading

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