Appendix C: Cache Equipment

Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol Manual

Cache Contents

This section describes Fixed caches. See the Modular Equipment page for information on Patrol-carried equipment.

TREE CACHE CONTENTS (Castle Pass and Round Valley)

Inside lockbox:

• Trauma Backpack
• Sled Control Module (Z-pulley)
• Sleeping Bag

Outside lockbox:

• Avalanche probe poles (10' EMT model, stashed next to cache)
• Sleds
• Round Valley: Hegg sled and tarp (stashed next to cache)
• Heartbreak: Cascade sled and tarp (stashed next to cache)
• Ladder

CAR CACHE CONTENTS

• Trauma Backpack
• Sled Control Module (aka Z-pulley)
• Sleeping bag
• Portable Sled

Cache Module Contents

The following modules are cached for patroller use:

DIAGNOSTIC MODULE

(for diagnosing and treating emergency conditions)

• 12 pairs of latex exam gloves (assorted sizes) in plastic bag
• 2 fluidshield masks in plastic bag
• 1 penlight
• 1 blood pressure cuff
• 1 stethoscope
• 1 hypothermia thermometer
• 1 tweezers
• forceps
• alcohol swabs (for sterilization)
• pad and pencil
• 1 space blanket
• 6 plastic bags in assorted sizes
• 1 zippered case for contents

HEAVY TRAUMA MODULE

(for mid-shaft femur and major bleeding)

• 2 battle dressings
• 1 Kendrick Traction Device (KTD)
• 1 stuff sack for contents

SLED CONTROL MODULE

(aka z-pulley kit) (for raising or belaying loaded sleds).

• 1 50 meter x 8mm static rope
• 4 deadmen
• 2 24" slings
• 2 12" slings
• 6 locking carabiners
• 1 hardware kit
  • 3 48" slings for anchors
  • 2 Prusik loops
  • 3 rescue pulleys
  • 4 locking carabiners
  • 1 Sticht plate
  • 1 6" sling
  • 1 stuff sack for contents
• ice pickets
• 1 rope bag for contents

STOVE MODULE

(for extended patient care or sudden bad weather)

• 1 pot with lid containing:
  • matches in waterproof container
  • lighter
  • emergency food bars
  • tea bags
  • bullion cubes
  • 1 plastic cup
• 1 MSR XGK stove
• 1 11 oz. bottle stove fuel
• 1 stuff sack for contents

OXYGEN MODULE

• 1 C or Jumbo-D oxygen cylinder
• 1 oxygen regulator
• 1 disposable adult non-rebreather mask
• 1 disposable nasal cannula
• 1 padded stuff sack for contents
• spare O2 tubing
• Valve wrench

RESCUE TOBOGGAN MODULE

• 1 commercial rescue sled
• 1 Backboard Module
  • 1 backboard with restraints
  • 1 cervical collar set (5 collars)
  • 1 pair of head immobilizers
• padding
• Stifneck c-collar zippered bag for contents

METAL TUBES

(for avalanche probes) Z