Basic Map and Compass Use
• Locate true and magnetic positions on a map
• Take a bearing from a map and follow it
• Give latitude & longitude, section, range, township and UTM positions
 
Basic Alpine Climbing
• Objective hazard evaluation
• Rock and snow anchors
• Common belay methods
• Climbing high angle rock and snow with exposure
 
Glacier Travel
• Objective hazard evaluation
• Roped travel
• Circumventing crevasses
• Leapfrogging
• Snow anchors
• Glacier-specific belay methods
 
Knotcraft
• Various forms of figure-8 knots
• Water knot
• Münter and clove hitches
• Prusiks
• Fisherman's knot

Wilderness Survival in an Alpine Environment
• Clothing needs
• Route finding and safety
• Assessing avalanche-prone terrain and risks
• High altitude disorders (HACE, HAPE, etc.)
• Emergency shelter construction
• Identifying hypothermia, frostbite, heat exhaustion and heat stroke

1. Attend at least one classroom training session.

2. Attend at least one field training session.

3. Receive a recommendation from two Rescue level members.  This may be accomplished through participation in a field training session or at least one mountaineering climb or other alpine climbing activity involving technical skills with a Rescue level member of PMR (stongly encouraged).

4. Provide copies of current CPR card and medical training card with at least a Basic First Aid certification level.

• Annual training classes begin in September.
• The PMR Training Year is September 1 until August 31.
• Application submission cutoff date is July 15.
• It may take time for applicants to be contacted on their membership status.

Fundraising:
PMR is a non-profit organization that receives all funding through private and corporate donations.  We are not government supported and members are not compensated for the activities.  In order to acquire sufficient operating funds, we spend significant time seeking sponsorship through direct mailings, public speaking and corporate communications.  There are always plenty of opportunities to help the team in this important role.

Search and rescue mission base operations:
Depending on their abilities and training, Associates may participate in SAR support roles such as mission planner, equipment manager, radio operator and truck driver.  This allows as many Rescue, Support and Trainee level members as possible to enter the field during missions.

Equipment Maintenance:
This is a big job!  Most of our missions rely on well maintained equipment such as radios, medical gear, climbing hardware and ropes.  The equipment requires cleaning, organization and occasional repairs in order to make our missions safe and efficient.

Public Education:
Our mission is "saving lives through rescue and education."  In support of the mission, we need members that would like to participate in educational presentations to schools, scout troops, civic organizations, television stations and other interested parties.  We also produce a regular newsletter that Associates help with writing, graphic designing and layout.

PMR Committees:
Associates fill valuable roles in many of our committees, such as Financial Planning, Medical, Membership, Operations, Ready Team, Special Events and Training.