Photos

Below are a selection of photos from WRT events, trainings, and rescues. You can really see who we are and what we’re like on this page.

: In a medical scenario, we treat a patient.

: WRT Trains at Sterling Rope for high angle rescue work.

: WRT works with outside organizations to prepare for helicopter rescues.

: WRT members look at a map during a training briefing.

: WRT members train for helicopter rescues with the forestry service.

: Untouched ice, ready to be climbed.

: Rigging training in the summer above Chimney Pond.

: Adam Gagne practices Rappelling Techniques.

: Building the snow shelter for a good night’s sleep.

: We regularly practice building snow shelters and bivvys in case of emergency.

: A winter crossing of Basin Pond.

: Working at Sterling Rope to help keep rescue rigging sharp.

: In a mock scenario, Joe lowers off to a patient below.

: In a scenario, Mark and Joe lower off together.

: Mark and Walter practice patient rigging at Sterling Rope’s interior facility.

: Working at Sterling Rope to help keep rescue rigging sharp.

: At a survival seminar, team member Joe discusses what to do and what not to do.

: From time to time we teach survival courses.

: WRT members at Chimney Pond in the summer.

: WRT on a hike above Chimney Pond.

: The view from Chimney Pond in the summer.

: WRT practices rigging off of a post.

: WRT members work on rescue rigging outdoors.

: A mid-summer slip resulted in a helicopter rescue.

: The WRT summit team has reached the top of Katahdin in the winter.

: In this older photo, WRT members prepare for some ice climbing.

: Preparing for a quick climb.

: Joe, after that quick climb.

: Adam, climbing with a rope.

: Member Greg Lusk, a medical specialist, tops out on a climb.

: This is me. Trying to sleep. Camera flashes dont help!

: BSP rangers prepare to take off toward the summit for a search.

: BSP rangers load a rescue chopper in preparation for flight.

: New members work with more experienced riggers to learn about rescue rigging.

: A happy sight for weary rescuers, an ambulance can be seen through fog and rain.

: BSP rangers prepare for a flight.

: Okay, we have some fun too. We ARE high angle rigging specialists.

: A slip in the summer can easily result in a helicopter rescue.

: WRT preparing a rescue seminar with Unity SAR.

: Joe’s the current team director and has been with WRT for many years.

: Patient Packaging–Or should we say packaged?

: From time to time, WRT helps teach rescue seminars to other groups.