SAR 24 Training
High-Level Training
Organized by SAR 24 SEARCH + RESCUE, this pioneering event will bring together experts from Europe and South America in the Cordillera Blanca.
The goal is to standardize technical rescue protocols and aerial operations in hard-to-reach areas, featuring practical exercises on Nevado Mateo and the Contrahierba Massif (up to 5,150 meters above sea level).
- Instructors from Austria, Italy, Russia, and Ecuador
- Collaboration with Australia and the US.
- WFR and Technical Rescue Certification.
- Institutional endorsement in process (SERNANP, ICAR).
Social Commitment
As part of our responsibility towards the environment, the course includes:
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Environmental Cleanup:
Cleanup of the route to Nevado Mateo and Chopicalqui. -
Free Training:
Full scholarships for Huascarán National Park rangers.
Eng. Gastone Rafael Macedo Menacho
Peruvian engineer specializing in environmental issues and disaster risk management. He currently leads the Regional Office for Disaster Risk Management of the Áncash Regional Government, overseeing critical prevention and response actions throughout the region.
His professional career includes key positions such as Manager of Public Services and Environmental Management at the Municipality of Independencia (Huaraz), where he stood out for his commitment to environmental conservation and strategic urban planning.
Institutional Support:
Course Objectives
Unified Protocols
You will learn to apply national criteria and protocols for safe and coordinated rescue operations.
Technical Competencies
Training in the safe use of mountaineering equipment and effective maneuvers for high-difficulty rescues.
Inter-institutional Cooperation
Spaces for joint learning among firefighters, guides, brigade members, and specialized rescue personnel.
Culture of Prevention
Strengthen risk management, self-protection, and mountain search and rescue capabilities.
Guarantee and Cooperation Management
To ensure the course's effectiveness, official backing is essential. This endorsement makes it possible to secure sponsorship for our instructors' international flights. Gestión de Auspicios
- Sponsorship Management
S.A.P. will arrange partnerships with airlines to handle the transport of technical staff, thereby optimizing resources.
Technical Support: We are seeking ICAR validation for global standards and WFR instructors for the medical component.
General Requirements
Previous Experience
Basic knowledge of mountaineering and minimum experience at altitude.
Mandatory Insurance
Valid mountain accident insurance policy or civil liability agreement.
In-house Equipment
Technical and camping equipment. Prior acclimatization required.
Health
Proof of current vaccination and compliance with biosafety protocols.
Course Structure – Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is an international certification in remote-area first aid designed for guides, rescuers, and adventurers. It is the most comprehensive training in wilderness first aid, preparing participants to handle medical and trauma emergencies when access to hospitals is limited or delayed.
- Accommodation: Hotel Rubí in Huaraz or similar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Activities: setup of the training center, inspection of technical equipment, and practice of knots, rope systems, and essential operational fundamentals for safe mountain interventions.
- Accommodation: Hotel Rubí in Huaraz or similar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Hands-on training in anchor systems, mechanical hauling systems, and self-rescue techniques, with an emphasis on efficiency, risk management, and team coordination. Exercises on indoor walls and natural rock, simulating real mountain conditions.
- Accommodation: Hotel Rubí in Huaraz or similar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Departure: 2:00 AM
Practical exercises: glacier travel, ice anchor placement, and crevasse rescue. Comprehensive training using a Kong stretcher, covering everything from extraction on the glacier to the evacuation point, including helicopter loading drills for casualty transport.
- Accommodation: Hotel Rubí in Huaraz or similar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Departure: 2:00 AM
Comprehensive rescue simulation exercise: stretcher evacuation from the summit, descent across glacier and rock, arrival at the evacuation base, and helicopter extraction in the Punta Olímpica area—one of the mountain range's strategic points.
Official closing ceremony at 8:00 PM in Huaraz: certificate presentation, attendance by local authorities, and a joint assessment of learning outcomes.
- Accommodation: Hotel Rubí in Huaraz or similar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
International Instructor Corps
Certified rescuer and instructor with training in technical alpine rescue and teacher.
High mountain police officer and athlete with experience on the summit of Everest.
Mountain guide, sports instructor, team leader. Risk management and mountain safety, ERND training.
Specialist in strategic planning, investment management and results-based budgeting (Public/Private).
Medical Surgeon (UNMSM), archaeologist and guide specializing in high mountain, biodiversity and ornithology.
Specialist in Public Management and Projects, Master in Law and former consulting manager with extensive experience in government management.
Lawyer registered with the ICAC, expert in criminal litigation and administrative management with a focus on institutional growth.
Specialist in mountain and avalanche safety with 15 years of experience in rescue, certified guide and risk control.
Veteran mountain guide, specialist instructor, and helicopter pilot. Member of the European Guides Association.
Writer, photographer and content creator for the Peruvian Andean Relief Association (S.A.P.) Project
Bilingual photographer and videographer, responsible for visual content and marketing coordination for the Peruvian Andean Relief Association (S.A.P.) project.
Rescue specialist with over 15 years of experience in high-mountain, whitewater, and flood rescue, as well as building collapses, hazardous material incidents, and vehicle extrication.
Class of 2026 Edition Apparel
Designed specifically for course activities, combining durability with a professional style.
It features the institutional colors and high-quality finishes.
- Water-repellent material
- High-definition embroidery
- Ergonomic cut for greater comfort
Rescue Helicopter Commission
This course lays the foundation for a national objective: the creation of a Specialized Aerial Rescue Unit
S.A.P. proposes a public-private partnership to operate an aircraft capable of flying above 6,600 meters above sea level, drastically reducing response times in critical emergencies.
In strategic cooperation with:
Registration Costs
- Instructor per diem
- Full meals
- Administrative management
- Group technical equipment
- Internal transportation
- Camp logistics
- Support the Project
- Secure and transparent platform
HIGH-MOUNTAIN RESCUE OPERATIONS
