Apparently Mailbox does nothing to facilitate improvement in the arts: all remaining graffiti was of the male persuasion with the exception of one pair of breasts which I assumed was an effort to have minority representation. The quality of the pictorial representations was consistently poor – no budding artists here.
To sum up, ask yourself these questions before you leave: if there is an emergency, can I expect a positive outcome with the equipment provided? Second, can I spend the night without great risk? If the answer to both these questions is yes, then have a great trip!
We never know if a search will require us to hike for miles into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area, be lowered from a helicopter with our dogs to a remote location behind Red Mountain, search an avalanche debris field on Chair Peak, or look for somebody’s grandmother who has wandered away from home in Renton, so it’s important we be prepared for any eventuality.
NWHSAR is a unit of trained volunteers and their horses that serve the King County Sheriff’s Office in Search and Rescue. The team members are horse handlers first, and learn the required SAR training along with their horses.
For SAR members, one of the nice things about RAD is its scheduled SAR participation. Most SAR callouts occur when everyone is settling down, back at home after a day hike or soccer game. That’s when the pager goes off; that’s when they saddle up, pull the boots on, stuff some energy bars in their mouths, and head out to the call.
Seattle/King County is bustling with outdoor enthusiasts of all ages throughout the year. With so many people out enjoying nature, it can be an unfortunate reality that accidents occur and people will need help from time to time. That is where the best kept secret in King County comes along: King County Search and Rescue.
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