About Wasatch Backcountry Rescue
Local Expertise. Shared Purpose.
Bringing the Wasatch rescue community together through response, training, and education.
We are a nonprofit organization of avalanche professionals and rescue dog teams who know these mountains—and prepare to help when people need us.
Why We Exist
Professional Rescue & Public Education.
WBR’s primary mission is rapid avalanche rescue, winter mountain rescue, and medical evacuation.
Our personnel are full-time avalanche professionals from member organizations. Their work gives them an understanding of local terrain, snowpack, and changing mountain conditions.
We also help the public build knowledge about safe mountain travel, self-rescue equipment, and rescue techniques.
01
Know the Mountains
Bring practical experience and local knowledge to winter rescue.
02
Prepare Together
Train with other member teams to develop skills and working relationships.
03
Share What We Know
Help mountain travelers understand hazards and prepare for the backcountry.
Where We Work
County Partnerships.
Statewide Capability.
Established partnerships in 10 Utah counties.
- Emery
- Grand
- Morgan
- Rich
- Salt Lake
- San Juan
- Summit
- Utah
- Wasatch
- Weber
Available Statewide
WBR can respond anywhere in Utah when needed, with approval from the sheriff responsible for that county.
County Boundaries: State of Utah, SGID
People & Dogs
Dogs & Handlers Train as a Team.
Dog teams are part of WBR’s professional mountain rescue capability.
Training and testing develop the dog’s search skills and the handler’s decisions. International Dog School gives teams an opportunity to practice with instructors and other rescue professionals.
Stronger Together
The Organizations Behind the Response.
WBR works with mountain organizations, county search and rescue teams, and medical partners across the Wasatch. WBR is also a member of the International Commission for Alpine Rescue, where mountain rescuers exchange experience and methods.
Support WBR
Support Rescue Training & Education.
Your support helps WBR provide training and education for rescue professionals and the public.
Wasatch Backcountry Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 46-2268483.