Mountain Travel and Rescue Program
The MTR Program enhances the student's ability to tavel and work safely and in reasonable comfort in the
outdoor environment and to provide assistance and/or leadership in search and rescue situations.
Mountain Travel and Rescue Fundamentals
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to travel and work in reasonable comfort and
safety in an outdoor environment. Field practice includes basic navigation, travel, and survival, and an
introduction to search and rescue.
| Prerequisite: |
None. |
| Time Commitment: |
Adequate classroom instruction to prepare students for a field session.
There is no overnight campout included in this course curriculum. |
| Fees: |
National—none; Division—varies; Local—varies |
| Credential: |
NSP Certificate of Achievement |
| Continuing education/refresher requirement: |
Attend local on-the-hill/trail refresher,
audit/retake course, or attend continuing education seminars offered by MTR instructors. |
| Instuctor of Record: |
NSP Mountain Travel and Rescue instructor |
| Required Text: |
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Mountain, Travel, and Rescue I(MTR 1)
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to travel and work in reasonable safety and
comfort in the outdoor environment and to be an asset to a search and/or rescue team, including possible
overnight operations. Field practice includes practice in navigation, travel, survival, basic search and/or
rescue exercises, and an overnight campout.
| Prerequisite: |
None |
| Time commitment: |
Adequate classroom instruction to prepare students for a field
exercise that lasts through one night. |
| Fees: |
National—none; Division—varies; Local—varies |
| Credentials: |
NSP Certificate of Achievement |
| Continuing education/refresher requirement: |
Attend local on-the-hill/trail refresher,
audit/retake course, or attend continuing education seminars offered by MTR instructors. |
| Instructor of record: |
NSP Mountain Travel and Rescue instructor |
| Required texts: |
Note: Mountain Travel and Rescue Fundamentals and Mountain Travel and Rescue 1 are
parallel rather than sequential courses. Students may select one or the other course, depending on area
needs and requirements. |
Mountain, Travel, and Rescue II(MTR 2)
Mountain Travel and Rescue Fundamentals and Mountain Travel and Rescue 1 are parallel rather than sequential
courses. Students may select one or the other course, depending on area needs and requirements.
| Prerequisites:(Note: Mountain and Avalanche rescue is not a recongnized prerequisite) |
- Mountain Travel and Rescue Fundamentals, Mountain Travel and Rescue 1, or a basic search and rescue course
from an approved agency may substitute, as determined by the division MTR supervisor.
- Level I Avalanche, Avalanche Fundamentals and Rescue courses, or any equivalent avalanche course from an
approved agency, as determined by the MTR division supervisor.
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| Time Commitment: |
- Adequate preparation training prior to field session.
- Minimum two days and one overnight with adequate practice for field session.
- Up to two additional days and nights may be used, not necessarily consecutively,
to better prepare students for the final field exercise.
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| Fees: |
National—none; Division—varies; Local—varies; Permit fees (if applicable) |
| Credentials: |
NSP Certificate of Achievement |
| Continuing Education/Refresher Requirements: |
Attend local on-the-hill/trail refresher;
audit/retake course; or attend continuing education seminars offered by MTR instructors. |
| Instructor of Record: |
NSP Mountain Travel and Rescue instructor |
| Required Text: |
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