On Friday, May 3, two men from Michigan were backpacking about fives miles up Cache Creek when they became stranded by a snowstorm. After being caught by several inches of snow, that morning they issued an emergency text message to Teton County Dispatch, which alerted TCSAR of their predicament.

The calendar says May. Old Man Winter says, “Not so fast.” Photo: TCSAR

Volunteers responded up Cache Creek with two RZR side-by-sides after obtaining permission from the U.S. Forest Service to access the area with motorized vehicles.

The volunteers located the men, who were cold but otherwise okay, and transported them out of Cache Creek to their hotel in Jackson, completing the rescue in 3 hours, 13 minutes. Our team was happy to be able to help these men get out of a cold and snowy situation.

With this incident, it’s a good opportunity to remind everyone that mountain weather can change at any time, no matter the season and especially in the spring. If you're heading out into the backcountry, always be prepared for cold weather, including rain and snowfall.