Big Walls, Swift Waters: Epic Stories from Yosemite Search and Rescue - Charles R. Butch Farabee

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WINNER, 2017 National Outdoor Book Awards--Instructional Category The men and women of Yosemite Search and Rescue work around the clock, ready to respond at any hour in any weather. It's not all helicopter heroics and plucking unlucky rock jocks off The Nose of El Capitan. It also means helping the teen with the busted ankle on the Mist Trail, finding the missing child in Tuolumne Meadows, and rescuing the newlywed clinging to a slick rock after her raft implodes. nMost of Yosemite's nearly 4 million annual visitors leave the park without a scratch. For a few, however, a vacation in this world-famous land of cliffs and waterfalls takes a turn for the terrifying. That's where the YOSAR team comes in. n nAuthor and legendary YOSAR team member Butch Farabee relates epic tales of endurance and survival, misadventure and fatal consequences. Also included are: nthe origins of Search and Rescue in the national parks, including the U.S. Army's key role; nadvice for staying safe in the park; nprofiles of SAR pros who do this dangerous work every day; nstories about YODOGS and animal rescues; ninnovative techniques developed in Yosemite and now used around the world; nphotos and descriptions of top-tier gear used by this world-class team of medics, climbers, and swift-water experts; nstats that any adventure geek will love; nand, of course, plenty of helicopters! nA must-read for thrill-seekers, armchair travelers, national park novices, and expert explorers alike. Get the inside story on the elite YOSAR team, and get inspired (and informed) for adventure anywhere! nn