Two Hikers Rescued on Mount Whitney
About two weeks ago, Inyo County Search and Rescue aided two backpackers on Mt. Whitney due to hiking mishaps that involved bringing 150 pounds worth of brand-new gear and unpreparedness.
On the bright side, rescuers pointed out a few things they did to avoid a more perilous situation. Read more here
This was an insightful article to read. Please take the time to read this article as the author mentions the dos and don'ts of backpacking. On the other side, we're glad to hear both backpackers were rescued all thanks to the ICSAR. We hope they learn their lesson the next time they plan to go backpacking and as always, please be safe out there!
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