Seattle Mountain Rescue

10/17/2026

Hello friends, supporters, people who like pictures of helicopters, etc.

Do you love spending time in the mountains with your friends? Are you stoked to help others? Do you have alpine climbing, mountaineering and winter backcountry experience?

We’re looking for new field members! Please visit our website (link in bio) for more information about the requirements and application process.

Important Dates:
Oct. 20 - Info Session at Mountain Rescue Center @ 7pm
Dec 31 - Applications due

Also, please tell me I’m a good artist and I’m very good at drawing stick figures

SMR Recruitment director

10/16/2026

Getting there is only the beginning.

At Seattle Mountain Rescue, reaching someone in need can mean hours of hiking through challenging terrain, often carrying heavy rescue equipment. And once we reach the patient, the hardest work may still be ahead.

That's why we're always exploring new technologies that could help our volunteers work more safely and effectively.

Our teammates Wes and Carl recently had the opportunity to test Hypershell's powered exoskeleton technology, designed to help reduce physical exertion during demanding travel.

As our Director of Recco Advanced Rescue Technology explained, “You don’t necessarily go at a faster pace, but you don’t have to stop.”

For mountain rescue, conserving energy isn't about making the job easier. It's about having more strength available when someone needs us most.

We're proud of our volunteers for exploring innovative tools that could help shape the future of mountain rescue.

Because when the call comes, every minute matters.

10/15/2026

Get outside. Explore more. Live well.

Washington’s mountains, forests, and trails offer more than breathtaking scenery. Spending time outdoors can improve our physical and mental well-being—and, as this Seattle Times article explores, may even contribute to a longer, healthier life.

At Seattle Mountain Rescue, we couldn’t agree more. We want people to get outside, discover new places, challenge themselves, and experience everything Washington has to offer.

Of course, even the best-planned adventures can take an unexpected turn.

That’s why our all-volunteer team continues to invest in training, technology, equipment, and rescue readiness. Not because we want people to take fewer adventures, but because we want them to have more.

You keep exploring. We’ll keep preparing.

Because when the call comes, we’ll be ready.

10/10/2026

TWO MOBILE COMMAND VEHICLES. ONE MISSION.

Preparing for the Future of Mountain Rescue.

Washington's mountains and trails are more than a beautiful backdrop to the place we call home. They're part of who we are.

And as more people explore these extraordinary places, Seattle Mountain Rescue is preparing for the adventures—and rescues—still to come.

After nearly two years of planning, fundraising, and community support, we're excited to unveil our newest Mobile Command Vehicle!

“This wasn’t simply about replacing an old truck,” said Doug McCall, President of Seattle Mountain Rescue. “It was about asking what mountain rescue needs to look like in the years ahead. We want people to get outside and experience everything Washington has to offer. And when an adventure takes an unexpected turn, we want to be ready.”

❤️ This milestone was made possible by the generosity of our community. Your support helps ensure our volunteer rescuers have the tools, technology, and resources to answer the call—today and far into the future.

That isn't simply redundancy. It's readiness.

🏔️ Read the full story and discover how we're preparing for the future of mountain rescue:

https://www.seattlemountainrescue.org/blog/preparing-for-the-future-of-mountain-rescue/

10/09/2026

This wasn’t simply about replacing an old truck. It was about asking what mountain rescue needs to look like in the years ahead. We want people to get outside and experience everything Washington has to offer. And when an adventure takes an unexpected turn, we want to be ready.

10/09/2026

We are extraordinarily grateful to everyone who helped make this possible. Our community didn’t simply help us purchase a vehicle. They helped us prepare for the adventures—and the rescues—still to come.

New command vehicle allows Seattle Mountain Rescue to communicate with partner agencies, review maps, search areas and support drone operations from the field.

10/08/2026

🏔️ October 8 is DAF Day!

Did you know that if you have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), you can recommend a grant to support Seattle Mountain Rescue?

Every year, our all-volunteer team responds when someone's day in the mountains takes an unexpected turn. Our services are always provided free of charge—and charitable giving helps make that possible.

Your support helps provide the training, equipment, technology and resources our volunteers need to be ready when the call comes.

If you already have funds set aside in a DAF, DAF Day is a great reminder to put those charitable dollars to work.

And a DAF is just one way to give.

We've created a Charitable Giving Guide with tax-smart ways to support Seattle Mountain Rescue—including donor-advised funds, appreciated securities, IRA charitable distributions and legacy giving.

🏔️ Explore the guide and find the giving option that's right for you:

https://www.seattlemountainrescue.org/tax-smart-ways-to-support-seattle-mountain-rescue/

Help us continue our promise to Bring Everyone Home From the Backcountry!!

10/06/2026

Something new is getting ready for its first mission. 👀

For nearly two years, we’ve been working toward this moment.

It’s about more than adding another vehicle.

It’s about being ready for what comes next.

More soon.

10/04/2026

❄️ Preparing for winter starts long before the snow falls.

This week, teammates from Seattle Mountain Rescue’s Snow Committee attended the International Snow Science Workshop in Whistler, BC, connecting with the wider snow and avalanche community to learn and exchange ideas.

Continuing education helps us strengthen our avalanche rescue training and make informed decisions when responding in snowy, avalanche-prone terrain.

Thank you to our teammates for investing their time in learning. And thank you to our community for investing in our team’s learning - helping us bring everyone home from the backcountry. 🏔️

Learn more: https://www.issw2026.com