Jackson, Wyo. — Teton County Search & Rescue is excited and proud to host the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR) in Jackson, on October 7-12, 2025. It is just the second time in 77 years that this annual Congress will be held in the U.S. With approximately 600 alpine rescuers from 25 countries planning to attend, ICAR Jackson Hole will be the biggest international event in Jackson’s history.
The world’s premier alpine rescue conference, ICAR serves as a pivotal gathering for experts and stakeholders in the field of mountain rescue. During ICAR Jackson Hole, attendees will go through field trainings in the Tetons and hear presentations on the cutting-edge of alpine rescue.
As the host organization, TCSAR is excited to offer the public two unique opportunities to get involved in ICAR to help celebrate the intersection of mountain rescue, backcountry safety, and our community’s unique Western heritage.
“We are honored to be able to bring the world of mountain rescue into our home,” said TCSAR Chief Advisor Cody Lockhart. “ICAR in general has made our SAR team better, and by hosting this event in Jackson, we will be able to learn from the very best professionals in the field of mountain rescue. Plus, we get to show our mountain community to a bunch of folks from other mountain communities. There’s no better stage than Jackson to do this.”
As Jackson residents can attest, search and rescue services are vital to the adventure tourism sector. By increasing awareness of the essential service, ICAR Jackson Hole will demonstrate sustainable, responsible recreation that respects our mountain playground's environment, wildlife, other users, and backcountry safety.
From 3:30-5 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, TCSAR welcomes the public to a helicopter display at the base of Snow King Mountain. On view will be the Colorado National Guard Hoist Aircraft Lakota, Wyoming National Guard Hoist Aircraft Blackhawk, a Bell 407, and of course, the Teton County Search & Rescue Airbus H125.
From 5-8 p.m. on Friday, October 10, TCSAR is excited to invite the community to be part of Heritage Night, a celebration of the roots and culture that make the American West so special. From 5-8 p.m. at the Teton County Fairgrounds, local businesses, nonprofits, artists, and food and beer trucks will be on hand during a special Jackson Hole Rodeo, and a “ReMatriate” performance from the Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative, where dancers and singers/drummers will bring the buffalo to life.
Both the helicopter display and Heritage Night are free and all are welcome.
TCSAR is looking forward to this once-in-a-lifetime experience that the entire community can be proud of.
ICAR Jackson Hole is sponsored by: the Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and Snow King Mountain, with additional support from Airbus, Arc’teryx, and Bell, as well as CalTopo, Momentous, Motorola, Rocky Talkie, CMC, Backcountry Access, Breeze Eastern, and Safeback. Local business support comes from: Jackson Hole Still Works, Lockhart Cattle Co., Roadhouse Brewing Co., Snake River Brewing, Snake River Roasting Co., Stinky Prints, and The Liquor Store and Wine Loft. TCSAR is enormously grateful for this critical support.
For more information and all media inquiries, please contact Matt Hansen, TCSAR Foundation Communications Director: (970) 846-7766; matt@tetoncountysar.org.
