Join us August 15 for "Lessons at 13,000 Feet: Stories from the High Alpine"

Jackson, Wyo. — On August 15, Teton County Search & Rescue Foundation, Teton Climber’s Coalition and Jenny Lake Rangers are proud to present an evening where stories of close calls, misadventures, and first-responder perspectives are being given a stage for listening and reflection. 

This free event features live storytelling at the Black Diamond store in downtown Jackson.

As we enter the prime season for high altitude adventures, ‘Lessons at 13,000 Feet: Stories from the High Alpine’ will share insights to how people survive, and respond to, backcountry accidents above the treeline.

Storytellers include local climbers Lars Schou and Hadden Goodman, along with Jenny Lake Climbing Rangers Zack Little and Ken Kries, and TCSAR volunteer Jen Reddy. Each speaker will go into detail about how an experience in the mountains influenced their relationship to risk and adventure. 

While Little and Kries will discuss their points of view from a first-responder perspective, Reddy, Schou and Goodman will discuss incidents involving serious injuries: what happened, how they each responded to the trauma, and how it may have changed their relationship to risk and mountain adventures. 

Incidents like this are not uncommon in the Tetons, but getting to understand the decisions that contributed to them, and the reflections they’ve catalyzed, is an experience few get to have.

Doors open at 6 p.m., stories begin at 6:30 p.m. Roadhouse Beer and Yeah Buddy pizza provided. Register HERE to let us know you’re coming and be entered into a raffle!

Classic Rock: the Exciting Season Finale The Fine Line

In the next episode of The Fine Line podcast, we close out Season 7 with a wild story from August 22, 2022. The conversation goes deep into how a highly experienced mountain biker got a little too close to that big rock on Ferrin’s—yes, that rock—and how her companion and Teton County Search & Rescue volunteers helped her get home during a torrential rainstorm.

Listen today at 2 p.m. on KHOL 89.1 FM, and afterward wherever you get your podcasts.

As this is the final episode of Season 7, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has come on this podcast to share their stories of resilience and survival, and to our generous sponsors Roadhouse Brewing Co., and Stio.

Special thanks to the musical artists Anne & Pete Sibley and Ben Winship for providing such beautiful sounds to accompany these stories, and to Melinda Binks for her masterful editing and partnership in producing this podcast with Matt Hansen. Caryn Flanagan is our smooth voice for sponsor readings.

And of course, to all the TCSAR volunteers who give so much of themselves to our community to bring people home after an accident in the backcountry. We are all indebted to your service.

TCSAR Foundation and Roadhouse Host Special Beer Release to Support Mission Critical

Jackson, Wyo. — Please join TCSAR Foundation and Roadhouse Brewing from 6-9 p.m. on March 21 for a special release of the new Landing Zone IPA in support of Mission Critical.

Starting tonight at the Pub & Eatery on the Town Square, Roadhouse will be donating $1 from each pint sold of the new Landing Zone IPA to Mission Critical—TCSAR's initiative to purchase a year-round rescue helicopter for Teton County. 

Roadhouse’s newest offering, Landing Zone is a Cold IPA—a light IPA-style beer brewed with their very own house lager yeast. Expertly crafted for a cool 5.1% ABV packed full of American and New Zealand hops, the Landing Zone has a very drinkable body with generous aromas of tropical fruit, white grape, and sweet berry. Available only at the Roadhouse Pub & Eatery, proud supporters of TCSAR volunteers and backcountry safety in Jackson Hole.

This evening, TCSAR Foundation will also be raffling off some awesome prizes donated by Stio, Teton Gravity Research, LEM Helmets, Rocky Talkie Radios, and Purple Orange in support of the helicopter campaign.

DJ Knew Jack, KHOL’s Musical Director, will be spinning the tunes.

No tickets necessary, and everyone's invited.

Tonight, make the Roadhouse your LZ!