Safety and Education

Thank you to everyone who came out this evening to our Open House and Recruitment Event! We are glad to share about our organization and specialty teams. If you weren’t able to make it tonight, you’re always welcome to our monthly meetings! Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. We are glad to get to share with the community information about the various teams within Fremont Search and Rescue. Each team had a station setup including for our Technical Ropes, Alpine, Tracking and K-9s. Thanks also to all the team members who volunteer their time… Read more: Fremont SAR Open House

Familiarize yourself with the area you plan to visit. Paper maps, gps, phone mapping apps are all good resources. Knowing how to properly use them before you head out is often overlooked. The Fremont Adventure Recreation group is a great resource for familiarizing yourself with the various areas of Fremont County and how to prepare and know before you go what to bring.

We are blessed in Fremont County to have a wide variety of outdoor activities that we can enjoy. One of the most notable however is the Arkansas River, beautiful and great for activities like swimming, rafting and fishing. However as with any water there are dangers that must be considered before jumping in on a hot day. Here are some tips to remember:

Stop Call or Text 9-1-1- and then STAY PUT! Respond to any Text Message requesting your location! We utilize special systems that can help locate you via your cell phone, so if you receive a text message requesting your location, be SURE to REPLY as instructed in the message! Following the instructions in the Text Message will allow us to pinpoint your location and help us help you much more quickly Think Retrace your steps in your mind. What landmarks did you see? Do you have any photos that will help you find your way back? Absolutely do not move… Read more: What To Do If You Are Lost!

School is almost out and the draw of the mountains is pulling hard. But before you take off on your hike, mtn bike ride or whatever adventure you seek to have take a minute and make sure you have the 10 Essentials for any trip. Always remember though everyone’s needs are unique and this is just a good place to start. Whoa! I am just going for an hour walk on a well-traveled trail, why do I need to carry all of all that stuff? Besides, I’ve been outdoors my whole life, I don’t need any of those things.  Even… Read more: 10 Essentials For The Wilderness

Hug A Tree Program nasar.org/hug_a_tree_program

Magnetic Declination https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/declination.shtml

Fremont County is beautifully diverse in terrain. Outdoor activities include whitewater rafting, hiking, horseback riding, ATV, hunting, rock-climbing, and much more. Before you begin to enjoy all that Fremont County has to offer, please take a few minutes and review some common sense suggestions that will help you enjoy your adventure. BE PREPARED Never go alone. Leave a plan: tell relatives or friends your destination and expected time of return; place a note on your vehicle at the trailhead with this information Take the essentials: First Aid Kit Map and Compass Warm Clothing — pile jacket, long pants, no cotton… Read more: Wilderness Wise