Mountain Rescue
As some of you may remember, some time back there was a thread here about an eagle scout that was being charged for helicopter search and rescue fees when he was lost hiking Mt. Washington in New Hampshire.
Here's an article on what these SAR crews go through on a regular basis
- No helicopter rescue for hiker with thumb injury - Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009
The simpler the outfit, the more skill it takes to manage it, and the more pleasure one gets in his achievements.
--- Horace Kephart