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.
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- In a medical scenario, we treat a patient.
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- WRT Trains at Sterling Rope for high angle rescue work.
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- WRT works with outside organizations to prepare for helicopter rescues.
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- WRT members look at a map during a training briefing.
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- WRT members train for helicopter rescues with the forestry service.
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- Untouched ice, ready to be climbed.
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- Rigging training in the summer above Chimney Pond.
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- Adam Gagne practices Rappelling Techniques.
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- Building the snow shelter for a good night’s sleep.
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- We regularly practice building snow shelters and bivvys in case of emergency.
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- A winter crossing of Basin Pond.
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- Working at Sterling Rope to help keep rescue rigging sharp.
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- In a mock scenario, Joe lowers off to a patient below.
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- In a scenario, Mark and Joe lower off together.
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- Mark and Walter practice patient rigging at Sterling Rope’s interior facility.
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- Working at Sterling Rope to help keep rescue rigging sharp.
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- At a survival seminar, team member Joe discusses what to do and what not to do.
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- From time to time we teach survival courses.
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- WRT members at Chimney Pond in the summer.
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- WRT on a hike above Chimney Pond.
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- The view from Chimney Pond in the summer.
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- WRT practices rigging off of a post.
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- WRT members work on rescue rigging outdoors.
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- A mid-summer slip resulted in a helicopter rescue.
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- The WRT summit team has reached the top of Katahdin in the winter.
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- In this older photo, WRT members prepare for some ice climbing.
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- Preparing for a quick climb.
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- Joe, after that quick climb.
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- Adam, climbing with a rope.
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- Member Greg Lusk, a medical specialist, tops out on a climb.
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- This is me. Trying to sleep. Camera flashes dont help!
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- BSP rangers prepare to take off toward the summit for a search.
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- BSP rangers load a rescue chopper in preparation for flight.
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- New members work with more experienced riggers to learn about rescue rigging.
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- A happy sight for weary rescuers, an ambulance can be seen through fog and rain.
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- BSP rangers prepare for a flight.
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- Okay, we have some fun too. We ARE high angle rigging specialists.
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- A slip in the summer can easily result in a helicopter rescue.
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- WRT preparing a rescue seminar with Unity SAR.
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- Joe’s the current team director and has been with WRT for many years.
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- Patient Packaging–Or should we say packaged?
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- From time to time, WRT helps teach rescue seminars to other groups.
