[pct-l] Paying for SAR

[chiefcowboy at verizon.net]

As one who lives near Tenaya Canyon please be assured that IF a hiker needed 
help in Tenaya that the Riverside County Sheriff - NOT the USFS would 
activate Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit to drag them out.  As a matter of 
fact, a friend of mine was plucked out of that exact area less than a month 
ago when he became overcome by the heat.  RSO dispatched their helicopter 
and he was picked up within 20 minutes of his request.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Nathan Dreon
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 1:06 PM
To: Pct-L at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Paying for SAR

>"Some day, we may not have a choice but to close the gate"

Given the choice between being locked out of public land or having no rescue 
service
I would pick no rescue.  When I got my backcountry permit to solo up and 
spend the night
in Tenaya canyon I was told just that, "No one will come looking for you". 
I told them I
was fine with that.  I don't want a nanny looking out for me.
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