7 Survival Items Every Backpacker Needs
You’re heading out for a long weekend backpacking trip. You have food, shelter, water purification, and extra layers. You’re prepared for anything right? But what[Read More…]
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The McMurdo Fast Find Ranger PLB Review
Over the last month on every trek, scramble, climb and outdoor activity I have participated in I have had the Fast Find Ranger PLB in my backpack, from being in the majestic Welsh Mountains in Snowdonia to the wild, high peaks in Scotland.
Unmanned Aerial Systems and Search and Rescue
UAS also offer other benefits. They can fly in situations that would be too dangerous for helicopters: bad weather, or confined areas where clearance to the helicopter rotors would be problematic. If we can find missing subjects sooner, it allows us to focus our finite resources on reaching them and rescuing them. Searching is far more resource intensive than a rescue.
DeLorme inReach Product Review
The DeLorme inReach is a two-way satellite communication transceiver with GPS capability. DeLorme has steadily updated the inReach product line over the last several years.[Read More…]
The 10 Essentials +
The mistake that many of our rescued subjects make is thinking they will go for a “short day hike” which takes a turn for the worse when they get lost or injured. Being prepared means that when conditions change you have a better chance of survival.
Rescue Beacons: Don’t Leave Home Without One
A beacon ensures that you can always summon help in emergency situations. If you travel outside of your cell phone coverage area, we recommend that you carry a beacon as part of the Ten Essentials.
Planning Your Escape Route
For the last several days I have been working with my Search and Rescue (SAR) team on a forest fire in the Pacific Northwest. The team has helped to coordinate the potential evacuation of a small community and has worked with Forest Service staff to assist stranded hikers. Getting these hikers out safely has been a priority. Many hiking groups were met by local Ranger District staff well away from the fire to plan their exit. Others self extracted.
Search and Rescue – Rapid Alpine Deployment
Because they are patrolling the trailheads, the RAD team’s response time can instead be as little as 5 or 10 minutes. RAD teams respond to missions on at least 50% of the days they are deployed.
Search and Rescue: Volunteer Opportunity
Paychecks of the heart, also known as volunteer projects, are awesome and fulfilling! Volunteer work is a great opportunity to give back to your community.[Read More…]
Search and Rescue in Winter Weather
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!
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