Magnum ... you've brought up an interesting point. This twice in the past year that local guides could have easily assisted in a rescue situation. While it may not have saved a life in this situation, it certainly would have made life more comfortable and protected the property of the individuals involved.

The rescue off the island at the Sand Rock Hoel alst fall is another instance. The S&R crew had np clue where to even lauch. A couple of local guides could have slid a boat in several hundred yards above and taken out a few hundred yards below long before darkness fell. Instead, a family with several young 'uns spent a very cold night on the island.

I thnk it's time for Clallam / Jeffco S&R crews to have some contacts with the local guide association for help in situations like these.

While I understand they are limited by funding and a wide area they must know / cover ... why not enlist the help of the people that know these rivers with a knowledge far greater than 99% of the reminder of the population?

Hopefully we won't have a situation down the road where we all say "Only if ..."

Welcome to the board

Oh yeah, the campers need to hung by their nipples with 8/0 trebles!!!