Doesn't every rescue but rescuers at risk? Not criticizing, just noting that the law on recklessness generally isn't well-defined, though I've never looked at NH case law specifically.
Kearsage North Rescue
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Doesn't every rescue but rescuers at risk? Not criticizing, just noting that the law on recklessness generally isn't well-defined, though I've never looked at NH case law specifically.
Tom Rankin
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It's a lot easier to help someone down a trail who twisted their ankle, in pleasant weather, than find someone who is off trail in a blizzard.
ChrisB
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Not sure how we got off the the tangent of negligence and rescue costs. This poor guy just seemed to make a misstep and trip on some stairs. I do that all the time (even when not wearing micro spikes!).
After reading a few articles about the ridiculously high cost of med flight helicopter rides that many insurances will not cover, I was thinking what a wonderful service the National Guard (I.E. Federal Govt) provides to trampers in distress.
THANK YOU Blackhawk crews!!
NG Blackhawk S&R may be coming to Berlin. So flight times to the Whites will be dramatically reduced.
peakbagger
In Rembrance , July 2024
That project appears to be stalled. Neighbors in Milan around the airport objected. The National Guard would need funding to build a hangar and other infrastructure. They were also planning to use the former Berlin Armory for support services and no doubt that building would need upgrading.
ChrisB
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As I recall they are about only 20 minutes from Franconia Ridge at their Concord base. So under 30 to most of the Whites I guess.
Better than coming up from Cape Cod!
