Avalanches Marking Set

The bag is equipped with a system of flags to mark the avalanche, the secure retreat zone, probing areas, found objects, signals detected by avalanche victim search devices, and markings for search dog teams.

It includes vests for the operations chief, the leaders of probing waves A and B, and the medical officer. A banner designates the command post.

A loudspeaker helps direct operations, and a whistle carried by a lookout is used to raise the alarm in case of a secondary avalanche.

A snow marking powder container is included to designate the helicopter landing zone.

To organize and coordinate searches, the avalanche marking bag contains all necessary elements according to the standards recommended by the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR).

Contents:

• 4 vests (1 for the operations chief, 2 for the leaders of probing waves A and B, and 1 for the medical officer).
• 1 command post banner.
• Flags to mark the avalanche area, the probed zone, the retreat path, and key contact points (found object, search dog marking point, and avalanche transceiver signal).
• 1 loudspeaker for directing operations.
• 1 powerful whistle for the lookout in case of a secondary avalanche.
• 1 color powder container to mark the helicopter landing zone.
• 1 note-taking board for secretarial purposes.
• 4 quivers for carrying flags.

A note-taking board allows for recording information throughout the operation.