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.

Included also important Warnings and Recalls

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Learn about ICAR

1. Information
2. Basics
ICAR Association

About us...

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1. Organization
Assembly of Delegates

Our topmost organizational body.

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1. Information
2. Basics
ICAR Membership

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

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Latest articles

1. Congress/Meetings
2. Past Congresses and Meetings
Minutes from our Congress

you can find them in the section Information -> Minutes/Reports

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1. Information/Minutes
2. Videos
Air Rescue Commission - 2023 - Toblach - Practical Day - Highlights

Video from the Practical Day - Highlights from the Air Rescue Commission

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1. News
2. Warnings and Recalls
EDELRID MEGA JUL - Safety Check

Precautionary call for safety check of the EDELRID MEGA JUL

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1. Recommendations
2. Recommendations
Avalanche Victim Resuscitation Checklist (Version 2023)

Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission - Recommendation 0033

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