With summer in full swing, popular hikes are melting out, and people are flocking to their favorite trails. But more people using Washington’s wild spaces means more rescues happening in the National Parks.
On July 4, Fred Newman was climbing Hozomeen Mountain in the North Cascades when he was reminded of the risk inherent to some outdoor activities.
"I was scrambling on rock, not particularly difficult terrain," Newman said. "At some point, I tumbled, fell about 200 feet, rag-dolling down a slope."
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