As mountain biking and hiking season ramps up in Park City, the Park City Fire District is brushing up on backcountry rescue skills to prepare for an increase in trail-related emergencies.

Park City Fire’s crews train regularly in off-road rescues, equipped to respond rapidly to injured trail users. That system was put to the test on Saturday morning when Battalion Chief Sean Briley staged a mock rescue, posing as an injured mountain biker off the La Dee Duh Trail at Round Valley.

Every year, the volume of backcountry rescues climbs. The district’s summer rescues average around 35 and are rising, as more residents and visitors venture into the more than 500 miles of trails surrounding Park City, said Capt. Matt Provost. To meet this demand, the Park City Fire District has invested in tec

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