Elkford Search and Rescue is reminding residents that things can change quickly out in the backcountry following two recent calls for service.
On Friday night, Mar. 27, SAR crews were called up the valley to assist a snowmobiler who was seriously injured.
Crews were able to stabilize the rider, and Bighorn Helicopters was able to fly them out for rapid medical attention.
On Mar. 13, crews were called out to assist an injured skier near the Elk Lakes Cabin at around 9 p.m.
Members responded by snowmobile overnight, and they were able to get to the subject within a few hours to stabilize them.
They had to wait until the next morning to get the skier out by helicopter, as it was too dark by the time they got to them.
SAR officials said these recent cases are a good example of how things can go bad quickly.
In both calls, SAR officials said both parties were with large groups who had a plan, had proper gear and knew how to get help.
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