FSAR at Baxter by Pat Cyr
FSAR's 3rd and final 2012 SAR duty coverage in Baxter State Park (BSP) was at Togue Pond over Labor Day weekend. Pat C, Steve Y, and Matt C participated in 3 days of coverage. Staged at Chimney Pond was the Mahoosic Mountain Search and Rescue team.
The weekend weather could not have been better...light winds, with daytime highs in the 60's and nighttime lows in the 40's (38* at Chimney Pond Sunday!) All weekend BSP was extremely busy both with overnight, as well as day use. The Visitors Center at Togue Pond saw over 350 people on Saturday alone. Even with all the campers and hikers in the park, we had no calls for SAR assistance. A few overdue hikers after dark Saturday night ended well. We took advantage of the great weather to explore and hike in the park. Over the three days we managed to reach both Baxter Peak on Katahdin and summit The Owl. We also took exploratory hikes into Nesowadnehunk stream, Daicey Pond, and the West Branch of the Penobscot. As always the Baxter Park staff extended their hospitality and gratitude and treated us like VIP's. They certainly understand and appreciate the commitment we make as volunteers. FSAR welcomes all active members to participate in weekend Baxter SAR coverage.
In 2013 we hope to plan more organized training weekends with many more members encouraged to attend. Stay tuned!
Pat
Hamlin Ridge from South Peak
Pamola Peak from South Peak
Pamola and the Chimney from the top of the Armidello
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