Technical rescue during winter involves all the complexities of high and low angle rescue, with the added risks and challenges of deep snow, ice and hostile weather conditions. Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council uses the SKED stretcher and other smooth bottom transport devices to allow rapid and safe evacuation over snow, ice, and varied terrain. We can place ice screws or snow anchors, and will use crampons, ice axes, skis or snowshoes when needed for safe and rapid travel.