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		The IKAR-CISA 2011 Video: Annual Highlights from the International Commission for Alpine Rescue The International Commission for Alpine Rescue (IKAR-CISA) history in mountain rescue operations and standards goes back to 1948, and IKAR work has affected the improvement of rescue operations everywhere in the world. The IKAR has more than 30 member country organizations that meet regularly and the work is closely followed by the climbing and manufacturing communities in Europe and around the world. IKAR celebrated its 60th anniversary in Switzerland in 2008 and Topograph Media has produced video records of annual congress each year since 2007. These IKAR highlight videos from Sweden 2011, Slovakia 2010, Switzerland 2009, France 2008, Switzerland 2007 can be found on the Topograph Vimeo channel. Distribution of the DVDs and web based video clips are available to mountain rescue teams around the world, as well as the climbing and manufacturing communities. The purpose of these clips is to inform everyone about the latest techniques and technologies demonstrated at IKAR, and how participation in IKAR can benefit rescuers and the general public. Recent videos include footage of practical demonstrations by Bavarian, Italian, Austrian, and Swiss Mountain Rescue including the use of Dyneema Rope systems, avalanche rescue systems, helicopter extraction systems, and a wide range of alpine technologies. Production of the videos is funded by sponsors committed to supporting mountain rescue, our current commercial sponsors are: CMC Rescue, Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, Pieps, Petzl, Eurocopter, and Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems. We also receive support from the Managing Committee of IKAR. Thanks for your support! Click here for more information on IKAR-CISA and our videos.

The International Commission for Alpine Rescue (IKAR-CISA) history in mountain rescue operations and standards goes back to 1948, and IKAR work has affected the improvement of rescue operations everywhere in the world. The IKAR has more than 30 member country organizations that meet regularly and the work is closely followed by the climbing and manufacturing communities in Europe and around the world. IKAR celebrated its 60th anniversary in Switzerland in 2008 and Topograph Media has produced video records of annual congress each year since 2007. These IKAR highlight videos from Sweden 2011, Slovakia 2010, Switzerland 2009, France 2008, Switzerland 2007 can be found on the Topograph Vimeo channel.

Recent videos include footage of practical demonstrations by Bavarian, Italian, Austrian, and Swiss Mountain Rescue including the use of Dyneema Rope systems, avalanche rescue systems, helicopter extraction systems, and a wide range of alpine technologies. Production of the videos is funded by sponsors committed to supporting mountain rescue, our current commercial sponsors are: CMC Rescue, Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, Pieps, Petzl, Eurocopter, and Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems. We also receive support from the Managing Committee of IKAR. Thanks for your support!