# Ski-Slope Ambulances The Capsular Rescue Snowmobile Incorporates a Compartment for a Stretcher By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rescue-snowmobile References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Rescue-Snowmobile/2415962) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Rescue-Snowmobile/2415962) Looking a little bit like a helicopter without a propeller, the Rescue Snowmobile is a cutting-edge concept for a mountain-ready ambulance. Given the high incidence of injury while [skiing and snowboarding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-ski) and the great difficulty that paramedics have in reaching the wounded, this extreme-terrain automobile would be a valuable piece of equipment to have close to the slopes. Designed by Lange & Lange, the emergency vehicle has a compact and encapsulated cabin that can can accommodate two people. The projecting rear of the skidoo is a tight compartment that's generous enough in size to fit a [flat stretcher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynx-1) with a person lying on top of it. A railed ramp facilitates the loading of the victim inside the Rescue Snowmobile, and [blades and a tank-like track mechanism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowmobile-lineups) allow it to travel safely over snow and ice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mountain-ready Ambulances:** There's an opportunity to design more specialized rescue vehicles for difficult terrains, like mountains and remote areas. - **Innovative Mobile Medical Equipment:** There's potential to develop creative and advanced versions of existing medical devices to better serve patients in extreme environments. - **Technology-assisted Emergency Services:** By integrating technology with emergency services, there's an opportunity to improve response times and increase efficiency during rescue missions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry could invest in developing ambulances and other rescue vehicles with capabilities that suit challenging terrains. - **Medical Equipment:** Medical equipment manufacturers have the opportunity to create more specialized and adaptable devices for emergency situations in different environments. - **Technology:** Technological companies could provide solutions to improve communication and data sharing between emergency services and remote areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Rescue Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-rescue-vehicle.md) - [Off-Road Frontline Medic Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-chariot.md) - [Inflatable Rescue Stretchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-rescue-stretcher.md) - [All-Wheel Durable Mountain Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-rescue.md) - [Local Low-Speed Electric Ambulances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gem-ambulance.md) - [Modular Emergency Vehicles Proposals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-emergency-vehicles.md) - [Off-Course Skier Support Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiavec.md) - [Canadian Standing Snowmobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/widescape.md) - [Motorized Skier Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eskimo.md)