News · ICAR – International Commission for Alpine Rescue

Latest updates, announcements and important recalls relevant to the international mountain rescue community.

1. News
Rudolf Gantner passed away

Rudolf „Rudl“ Gantner 29.06.1940 - 06.04.2025

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1. Warnings and Recalls
RECALL - Mammut Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Set

Please check the links for all relevant information regarding the Mammut Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Set

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Sharp Edges and Rope Cuts

A document on Sharp Edges and Rope Cuts, produced in collaboration between the safety commissions of the NKF/NCF and the UIAA has been published.

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1. Warnings and Recalls
RECALL - Petzl is recalling the SWAN EASYFIT STEEL harnesses

Please check the links for all relevant information regarding the Petzl Swan Easyfit Steel Harness

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1. Warnings and Recalls
RECALL - Black Diamond issues a safety Recall for Vision Harness

Please check the links for all relevant information regarding the Black Diamond Recon LT

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1. Warnings and Recalls
RECALL - Black Diamond Recon LT Avalanche Transceiver

Please check the links for all relevant information regarding the Black Diamond Recon LT

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The ICAR family continues to grow again - a warm welcome to PAX-Bags

Pax-Bags is now our Main Partner

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1. Warnings and Recalls
Recall: Arva Neo BT Pro Avalanche Transceiver

Please check the link for all relevant information regarding the Neo BT Pro Recall.

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1. Warnings and Recalls
BLUE ICE - Recall / AERO ice screws

Recall for BLUE ICE - AERO ice screws

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ICAR Air Rescue Commission "Air Rescue Incident, Accident, and Near Miss Reporting Form"

The following note is from Eva Sophia Shimanski, Executive Secretary of the ICAR Air Rescue Commission: Dear ICAR Air Rescue Commission (AirCom) attendees at the 2024 Congress in Thessaloniki, and others interested in the work of ICAR AirCom: As part of our collective effort to advance safety, ...

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