This session on avalanche burial and rescue with Laura Hall, BSN, RN, FAWM Candidate will explore the critical principles of search, extrication, and resuscitation in avalanche incidents. Drawing from her experience as a perioperative nurse and active search and rescue volunteer in the San Juan Mountains, Laura brings a unique blend of clinical insight and real-world field application to this high-stakes topic. Participants will learn the pathophysiology of avalanche-related injuries, including asphyxia, trauma, and hypothermia, as well as evidence-informed rescue and resuscitation protocols. The lecture will emphasize time-sensitive decision-making, scene management, and the integration of human factors that influence outcomes in chaotic and high-risk environments. Ideal for backcountry travelers and medical providers alike, this talk offers practical, actionable strategies to improve survival and guide care in one of the most unforgiving wilderness emergencies.