• SMR’s selflessness ensured that a bad day for me didn’t become an even worse day for my family.

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  • You are true heroes!
    His wife and three girls get to enjoy many more years with their father thanks to you.
    Never underestimate the value of what you do.

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  • Seattle Mountain Rescue pulled me up the mountain and lowered me over a steep section on the other side. All while I was strapped in a sled. In a storm. And in the dark.

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  • I wouldn’t be here today if it was not for the selflessness of your members.

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  • I can't thank you and everyone else enough.
    We are all very fortunate to have people that are willing to donate their time and talent to others.

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  • Words are just not enough.
    You brought my son back to me.
    And for that I will be forever grateful.

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Seattle Back Country
Search and Rescue Team

Seattle Mountain Rescue is a volunteer mountain rescue team of experienced alpinists dedicated to saving lives in all seasons through search, rescue, and mountain safety education. Founded in 1948, SMR is a Washington State nonprofit, one of the oldest volunteer mountain rescue teams in the United States, and a trusted partner in the Seattle search and rescue emergency response system. Our mission is that everyone hiking near Seattle WA comes home from the back country.

SMR is a fully-accredited founding member of the Mountain Rescue Association.