White Mountains Search and Rescue Groups

Accidents happen all to frequently in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire and Maine. On an average of 3 to 4 times per week people become injured, lost, or even succumb to the elements.

When venturing into the forest you need to be aware that you are responsible for yourself and must be prepared for mishaps that can occur suddenly and without warning. If it is determined that you have recklessly caused yourself to become lost or injured you may be billed for the cost of rescue operations.

To determine recklessness each rescue is evaluated for

Col. Ronald Alie, chief of Fish and Game's Law Enforcement Division stated: "Those small number of reckless hikers can present some very difficult, dangerous and expensive search and rescue missions. Those are the hikers who'll be billed for rescues. Furthermore, we hope that the prospects of getting a bill will itself act as a deterrent to hikers who may otherwise make incorrect and uneducated decisions."

The following is a list of search and rescue organizations in the White Mountains:

To avoid being another statistic, always be properly prepared when you venture into the White Mountains.  Know the 5 basic survival skills and be sure to carry a survival kit.  Should you become lost or injured you may very well have to be outdoors for longer than you anticipated.