Colorado National Guard drivers of small unit support

Colorado National Guard drivers of small unit support vehicles (SUSVs) from across the Front Range maintain radio contact with headquarters while the team searches on foot, ski and snowshoe for a mock lost hiker in Routt National Forest near Steamboat Springs, Colo., Jan. 28, 2015. Thirty-nine CONG Soldiers gained experience and knowledge in deep snow driving, winch recovery and cold weather survival and first aid during the training exercise, Jan. 26 to 29. The exercise provided realistic scenarios of lost or injured recreationists throughout the 12,000 acre training area. SUSVs can easily climb a 60 degree slope and traverse a 25 degree side to retrieve up to 14-20 individuals at a time in the event of an emergency. The annual training is an integral part of CONG's domestic emergency preparedness. Snow response training means CONG is always ready, always there to meet the needs of Colorado and surrounding states. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Manda Walters/Released)