search and rescue

A solo splitboarder was killed in an avalanche on north-facing Davenport Hill in the Silver Fork drainage of Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Snow

Tragedy strikes Utah backcountry with two fatal avalanches in just four days

TownLift Jan 1, 2025

The rescue in Little Cottonwood Canyon took a total of 90 minutes (June 27).

Police & Fire

OSHA rule threatens to drive Search and Rescue staff volunteers away

Utah News Dispatch Oct 2, 2024

Meet Ida, and her handler Collin, the new avalanche puppy in training at the Sundance Mountain Resort.

Sports

This cute puppy could save your life

Aimee L. Cook Oct 21, 2023

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Wasatch County Search and Rescue trains on Deer Creek Reservoir, March 18, 2023.

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SNAPPED: Wasatch County SAR trains on Deer Creek Reservoir

Ashtyn Asay Mar 26, 2023

Backcountry Bow Wow supports the Wasatch Backcountry Rescue non-profit that keeps our mountains and people safe.

NonProfit

Backcountry Bow Wow fundraiser supports search and rescue dogs…and humans too

Meredith Gustman Mar 17, 2023

Summit County Search and Rescue Snowmobile team

Police & Fire

Two snowmobilers rescued from blizzard conditions in overnight SAR mission

TownLift Feb 22, 2023

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Wasatch County SAR joined with SAR teams from across the state for a training event on Feb. 4-5 2023.

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SNAPPED: Wasatch County SAR attends statewide training event

Ashtyn Asay Feb 6, 2023

Rolled over vehicle in Snake Creek Canyon

Police & Fire

Vehicle rollover in Snake Creek Canyon activates Wasatch S&R and Wasatch Fire

Kevin Cody Oct 25, 2022

A Summit County Sheriff vehicle.

Police & Fire

Police Log: SAR find deceased man in Uintas; Two separate incidents of DUIs with empty alcohol beverages found

Kevin Cody Sep 26, 2022

American Fork Canyon in the Wasatch Mountains.

Top Stories

2 killed, one injured in separate Utah hiking accidents

Associated Press Sep 6, 2022

Wasatch S&R and Wasatch Fire respond to overturned UTV

Police & Fire

Wasatch County SAR responds to overturned UTV 911 call

Kevin Cody Jul 27, 2022

Rescue crews search for hiker

Police & Fire

SAR responds to two injured hiker incidents

Kevin Cody Jul 26, 2022

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