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
• 3 each 3 foot pickets
• 1 Technical hammer

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

TRAUMA BACKPACK CONTENTS

• Diagnostic Module
• Heavy Trauma module
• Stove Module
• Oxygen Module
• Spare Clothing Module

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

ROPE RESCUE (MAIN LINE) MODULE

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

• 1 60 meter x 8mm static rope
• 1 bearpaw
• 2 30' lengths of green 1" webbing
• 1 black biner
• 1 Prusik-minding mini-pulley with ski pole basket minder
• 1 mini brake rack
• 2 mini-pulleys
• 1 Mariner's hitch
• 2 braking Prusiks
• 6 locking carabiners
• 1 Prusik loop for haul pulley
• 1 rope bag for contents

ROPE RESCUE (BELAY LINE) MODULE

For lowering rescuers.

• 1 60 meter x 8mm static rope
• 2 30' lengths of green 1" webbing
• 1 black biner
• 1 Prusik-minding mini-pulley with ski pole basket minder
• 1 Mariner's hitch
• 2 braking Prusiks
• 4 locking carabiners
• 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

SPARE CLOTHING MODULE

We carry extra clothing to assist patients or ourselves in an emergency. Spare clothing is (1) in large sizes so as to fit all patients, (2) clean and (3) packed in plastic bags to keep it dry:

• 1 wool or polypro watch cap or balaclava
• 1 pr. wool gloves or mittens
• 1 set polypro long underwear (tops and bottoms)
• 1 pr. polypro or wool socks
• 1 stuff sack for contents

Outside of Cache Module Contents

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
  • 1 V-VAC handle and new cartridge (and carry bag)
• Padding
• Stifneck c-collar zippered bag for contents

METAL TUBES

For avalanche probing