Welcome to ICAR

International Commission for Alpine Rescue

ICAR provides a platform for mountain rescue and related organizations to disseminate knowledge with the prime goal of improving mountain rescue services and their safety. ICAR is an independent, worldwide organization that respects its members and promotes international cooperation.

Watch the video

(external link to the vimeo.com)

River Between Beige Pine Trees, CC0

Learn about ICAR

1. Information
2. Basics
ICAR Association

About us...

View article
1. Organization
Assembly of Delegates

Our topmost organizational body.

View article
1. Information
2. Basics
ICAR Membership

Membership types, member benefits and how to become an ICAR member organization.

View article

Latest articles

1. News
2. News
Training for young dogs in mantrailing & wilderness search - SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER!

The ICAR Dog-handler sub-commission is organizing a training for dog-handlers from June 14th to 18th, 2023 in Switzerland. Take this great opportunity and register!

View article
1. News
2. News
The ICAR family continues to grow - a warm welcome to KONG as supporting partner

"We are sure that this partnership with ICAR will allow us to establish relationships with new international professionals, and make our know-how available to find the most suitable technical solutions to support operators in rescue field."

View article
1. Congress/Meetings
2. Congress
ICAR 2023 congress in South Tyrol - registration will open soon!

The next ICAR Congress will be held in the home country of the Three Peaks, in Toblach, Italy

View article
1. News
2. News
Recall notice for Mammut Alugator Ride 3.0 Hoe and the Alugator Ride SE (as part of the Barryvox packages)

Problem -> Shovel locking mechanism

View article

View all articles