Celebrating the Colorado Street Bridge

AMRT members came out in full-force for the Celebration on the Colorado Street Bridge on July 10, 2010. The event, celebrating the heritage of the famous bridge built in 1913, is presented by Pasadena Heritage and features live music, gourmet food and handcrafted beers and wines.

AMRT members participated by demonstrating various rescue systems , sharing search and rescue stories with community members and, of course, doing their part to support Pasadena Heritage by partaking in the tasty treats offered at the event. Approximately 4,0000 to 5,000 people attend the event each year.

AMRT Members Hone Snow and Ice Skills in Juneau, Alaska

Altadena Mountain Rescue Team members ventured north for the Mountain Rescue Association's 2010 Spring Conference June 17-20, where they polished their mountaineering skills with fellow mountain rescue volunteers from all over the country.

Altadena crew members practiced crevasse rescue and ice climbing techniques on Mendenhall Glacier and participated in avalanche science and rescue programs, rescue system building and helicopter safety.

While snow and ice conditions are rare in the local mountains around Altadena, the AMRT crew frequently assists other mountain rescue agencies located in higher mountainous regions during the winter. Therefore, it is paramount for all AMRT members to acquire and maintain a wide variety of specialized mountaineering skills so they can be ready for any and all conditions.

Altadena Mountain Rescue Team Supports Altadena Sheriff Station’s 2010 National Night Out

AMRT members joined Altadena Sheriffs, California Highway Patrol and Fire Department crews to promote crime prevention awareness among the Altadena Community Thursday, August 3 at Loma Alta Park in Altadena.

AMRT members visited with Altadena residents sharing information about trail safety and volunteer mountain rescue services.

The National Night Out is a nationally celebrated event that is designed to heighten awareness of crime and drug prevention, generate awareness and participation in local anti-crime programs and strengthen relations between community members and law enforcement.

AMRT Members Share Career Experience and Commitment to Community Service With Five Acres Students

Altadena Mountain Rescue Team members paid a visit to Five Acres residential school in Altadena on Thursday, July 29, to talk with students about their careers and their commitment to community service as volunteers on the mountain rescue team.

Addressing about 20 young students aged 8 to 14, each AMRT member shared information about their professions and discussed why they decided to volunteer with the mountain rescue squad.

Following the speaking presentation, students were taken outside so they could explore the mountain rescue vehicles and learn about the various types of mountain rescue equipment.

Mountain Rescue Squad Shows Pre-School Kids How to "Hug a Tree"

Altadena Mountain Rescue Team members visited Altadena Christian Children's Center on Thursday, July 8, to teach the children some basic, kid-friendly wilderness safety tips. The team's visit coincided with the school's "mountain" education program, which concluded with a visit to Millard Campground the following weekend.

Rescue team members instructed the youngsters to stay close to their teachers while they're in the mountains, but if they do find themselves separated from their group, they should pick a tree and stand next to it until their teachers and/or rescuers find them. The kids also got to try on team member's rescue backpacks and were treated to a brief lift in one of the team's rescue litters.