Lost Hiker From Texas
This evening at approximately 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, WCSART received a 911 call from a lost hiker. The hiker was from Texas and could not describe the trail he was on or where he had parked his vehicle. We were able to make cellular contact with him and gain a coordinate using google maps (the […]
New Team Member Rop Training
Rescue season never stops for WCSART. Today, the team was busy conducting a rope rescue training for some of our newest team members. These fresh volunteers got an opportunity to get a leg up and “learn the ropes” from instructors and seasoned rescuers before our upcoming Technical Rope Rescue certification course.
Rock Bridge: Injured Female Hiker
At approximately 2:15 pm this afternoon, WCSART responded to a female hiker on Rock Bridge Trail with a non-ambulatory injury to her right leg. Team members accessed and packaged the patient before evacuating her back to the trailhead. During the carryout, multiple low-angle belays were necessary. A special thanks to Red STAR Wilderness EMS for […]
Injured Female on the Rock Bridge Trail
Just before 3:00 p.m. this afternoon WCSART responded to a female hiker on Rock Bridge Trail (#207) with lower leg injuries. Team members were able to stabilize the subject’s injuries and package her in a rescue litter for carry out. After reaching the trailhead the subject self transported to a hospital with the assistance of […]
Camping Season is Here!
The backcountry has the allure of fewer people, less hustle-bustle, and clear starry nights that show stars abound.