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Park Rescues
Lost Hikers
Six hikers entered the Skyline Drive on foot at 11 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2.
They disregarded the deteriorating weather conditions; including snow and forecasts fot subzero temperatures and were uncertain of their destination when they began their hike to a backcountry cabin.
At the time the Skyline Drive was closed and it was 25 degrees and snowing.
When the hikers realized they were lost at 3 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, they used a cellular phone to call the park for assistance.
Park rescue teams responded. They located the hikers and brought them safely out of the park at 8 a.m. on Saturday.
This rescue was costly, and the safety of park personnel involved in the rescue was also a concern, said Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Bill Wade.
“This type of rescue has occurred far tbo often this year and in the past several years,” he added. “Park users need to take more personal responsibility for their actions.
“Additionally, in.years of diminishing budgets, visitors need to understand that the park can ill afford to spend precious financial resources on rescues of this type,” he said.
Supt. Wade urges people to enjoy their winter visits to the park, but be aware of weather conditions and forecasts and use good judgment. Weather conditions and forecasts are available at the park’s information number at (540) 9993500.
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