Skagit Mountain Rescue Unit, Inc.

12/16/2022

See those footprints? They are less than 18" from the edge. This photo was shared with us by the Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, who really wants you to know that a cornice (giant, overhanging mass of snow) forms every year at the summit and can release at any time, plunging into the crater. Stay well back from the edge and DO NOT trust tracks already present. The advice is also good for pretty much anywhere when you're snowshoeing or hiking in snow in rough terrain, not just on the mountain. Snow can be VERY deceiving. Our agency helps respond to search & rescue missions. Please don't be on the other end of those calls needing help.

11/12/2022

SMRU works closely with the National Park Service as well as many other agencies to assist in rescues and searches all over the region.

Here is a photo from this summer when SMRU teams were inserted by helicopter to assist with a search that was ongoing at North Cascades National Park Service Complex.

Washington Mountain Rescue Association Mountain Rescue Association

09/25/2022

This weekend SMRU, along with every other MRA unit in Washington- participated in the MRA required "rock re-accreditation". This accreditation ensures that all MRA units are adhering to a set of safety and rescue principles and techniques during their missions.

It was a great time getting to learn about different rescue techniques and see how other teams work!

Bellingham Mountain Rescue Council Everett Mountain Rescue Seattle Mountain Rescue Olympic Mountain Rescue Central Washington Mountain Rescue Volcano Rescue Team Tacoma Mountain Rescue Unit Washington Mountain Rescue Association Mountain Rescue Association

09/09/2022

SMRU participated in a Winter & Disaster Preparedness event in Concrete this past week. Continuous education and outreach to the community about mountain safety and preparedness is a main goal of Mountain Rescue Association and SMRU.

09/04/2022

Our friends at Skagit Ground Search and Rescue are starting their annual academy! Information below

Training season is almost here! Applications are now open for the 2022-2023 season. Scan the QR code or click on the link below for more information.

https://bit.ly/3smX6Ij

08/12/2022

SMRU Volunteers train tirelessly to be proficient at technical and wilderness rescues that may occur in any part of Skagit County and beyond. We just happen to have the most beautiful training area in our backyard!

08/04/2022

Yesterday Skagit Ground Search and Rescue and SMRU responded to an injured hiker on Sauk Mountain. Due to the terrain, it was determined that extrication via helicopter was the safest option. Our friends at King County Sheriff's Office Air Support flew out and hoisted the injured hiker out to a nearby landing zone where they were met by an aid crew.

Thanks to everyone who made this happen. Without Skagit GSAR, KCSO, and Skagit County Sheriff's Office all working together, this mission wouldn't have been possible.

08/03/2022

Had an absolute blast tonight at National Night Out Anacortes!!
With litter rides, hands-on pulley system demos, and knot tying, we were kept busy all evening long!

Thanks to Anacortes Police Department for setting up an amazing event!

Mountain Rescue Association

08/01/2022

in Anacortes is tomorrow night! SMRU is excited to see you there!!

Anacortes Police Department

https://m.facebook.com/events/1118128375726703?sfnsn=mo

07/21/2022

A rescue this past week involving a hiker cliffed out 150ft below the summit of a mountain in Skagit County. Good work to all involved in creating a safe resolution to this event.

Thanks to our partners at Skagit Ground Search and Rescue and Skagit County Sheriff's Office for their integral parts played in this rescue.