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Wow, a step in the right direction, though the bill should go the folks that made the decision to get themselves in a position to be rescued. Not so much for true accidents, floods disasters etc., if you want to play stupid games you should also be willing to pay for the cost. Personally, I do not ...

Thanks for posting. Any indicator of triggers for these slides? Given the location(s) and timing, these look to be naturally triggered storm related (i.e., occurring within a short time after/during significant snowfall before the snow pack has time to settle and consolidate) slides. They look like ...

Interesting to read people's comments. A thoughtful discussion :shock: Re: Equipment and its proper use. I think there are several key items for consideration once you get beyond the microspike type traction devices. Most of the more aggressive 10-point hiking crampons still demand the user employ p...

Great pictures Tim. The picture you shared with all the hikers using trekking poles illustrates perfectly one of the problems we have when we get more serious winter conditions. Trekking poles are simply not appropriate when things get steep and the consequences of a unarrested fall are serious. In ...

People have often gotten confused by the small drainages that drop off the ridge on both sides. Dropping over the side early leads into this particular area. In my experience, people tend to be very narrow in their focus when they are in these kinds of areas. They aren't seeing the bigger view becau...

No doubt about it. The kids screwed up and should take some responsibility. Charging someone for being stupid is different from levying a penalty for a criminal act. I always take the "cost of the search" numbers with a big grain of salt. It is very easy to take the # of hours x some hourl...

More details.

http://sierramadre.patch.com/articles/n ... o-12903523

Christmas Eve rescue of injured hikers on Baldy.

http://claremont-laverne.patch.com/arti ... ount-baldy

Cross posting from High Sierra Topix. http://www.highsierratopix.com/communit ... f=1&t=8537 Looking for any info on the missing solo backpacker that might support the search efforts that are currently underway. Please contact the NPS/SEKI (see press release @ http://www.nps.gov/seki/parknews/ne...

Regardless of who you call, please plan on informing them that this is a "mountain search and rescue" emergency. You can add details re: the nature of the emergency or injuries. Ensuring they know it is a mountain SAR incident will help them route the call appropriately and/or get the righ...

Subject has been located. Thank you everyone. Happy New Year.

Updated info: Subject is ~140 lbs, 5'6". Reported to be carrying a single hiking stick. Possibly wearing white baseball cap and carrying a light colored daypack.

Search and rescue teams have started a search for a missing hiker in the Chantry/Mt. Wilson area. The hiker is overdue from a hike on Saturday, 12/31. The hiker is an Asian male approx. 73 y.o. and is believed to have been hiking solo and may have started from Chantry. Please contact Sierra Madre Se...

For those that are interested in being part of the Team's history for the next 60 years.... Sierra Madre Search & Rescue is actively recruiting and looking to start a new training class in January 2012. The basic requirements for membership are that you must be 25 years of age or older, be an ex...

Just to give a bump to the thread and note current recruiting activities for 2012..... Sierra Madre Search & Rescue is actively recruiting and looking to start a new training class in January 2012. The basic requirements for membership are that you must be 25 years of age or older, be an experie...

The missing subject has been located uninjured.

Thanks to everyone for providing valuable feedback on what you observed while on your hikes.

All the information is valuable in putting together the pieces of the puzzle.

Search and rescue teams are currently searching for a missing 30 y.o. male hiker. The subject is overdue from a short overnight hike as noted below. Planned route of travel was from Vincent Gap to Chantry Flat along the PCT/Silver Mocassin Trail. Route of travel may have included the usual intermedi...

Great TR. Interesting reading and definitely a trip on the list.... The R component of the rating possibly being a bit of a stretch is certainly worth discussing. Ratings should always be treated with a bit of caution until you have a good feel for those setting the ratings in an area and/or an idea...

Hermit Falls is one of the "hot spots" in the San Gabriels for swimming. Do a Google video search on "Hermit Falls" and you'll see what I mean. Hermit Falls used to be pretty quiet and out of the way destination out of Chantry Flat. Not anymore. Any warm day and it is packed. The...

Jim is right. The basket is a typically called a Stokes litter or just a litter. Stokes is the name of the individual who developed the "modern" design. The use of the wheel goes back quite a while with a lot of variations out there. One of the most widely used wheel designs was created by...

In support and appreciation of our local Non-Profit/All Volunteer Search & Rescue team (Sierra Madre Search and Rescue), please cast your vote on Facebook for them to win a $20K Makeover of their Coffee Room and a year's supply of coffee. If you are a Facebook user vote and spread the word to al...

It appears to be over.

http://sierramadre.patch.com/articles/c ... found-dead

Car over the side ~ 200 ft. 3/4 of the way to Chantry. 1 patient extricated and flown to Huntington by LA County Fire.

http://sierramadre.patch.com/articles/m ... anyon-road

Dick will definitely be missed. Dick was often one of the key people behind the scenes in any SAR operation. Doing the planning for assignments that field teams would execute, debriefing crews, mapping assignments, and helping families understand what was happening in the search for their loved ones...

Interesting reports. High winds could transport a lot of snow from windward to lee slopes. There is a pretty good chance we could see some windslab building in our local mountains. I've heard reports (not personally confirmed) of surface hoar that, if it remains intact and gets buried could form a w...

Does anyone know how come there are no local avalanche advisories ever issued for our local mountains? Planning to go up San Jacinto over the weekend, if the storm ends by Wednesday/Thursday, and wondering if it will be safe. There will be lots of new snow above 9000ft. The local mountains are not ...

As people get out and about, please share any observations you've got re: avalanche hazards, general conditions, etc. If snow levels drop as expected, we're likely to see a period of considerable+ danger conditions. Avalanche Awareness: http://www.avalanche.org/tutorial/tutorial.html Be safe out the...

Found alive.

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_16492589

Hmm.... I was half kidding when I posted. Hadn't seen the Pasadena Star News story. Here is the link to ANF Dispatch. http://www.wildcad.net/WCANF.htm You can see the entry under recent and/or open incidents. If anyone has ANY info on this - PLEASE CONTACT THE SHERIFF DEPT'S CRESCENTA VALLEY STATION...

Something up in the Twin Peak/Triplet area?

From Angeles Dispatch.....

11/01/2010 02:19 ANF-4975 Hiker Miscellaneous twin peaks / 3 rocks

Type is "Miscellaneous" but this could be the precursor to a SAR incident or possible closure violation.