Qualifications for Membership in SMR

Membership in Seattle Mountain Rescue is at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. The board uses the following guidelines to evaluate new applicants:

Three years of alpine mountaineering experience, including technical rock and glacier.
Demonstrated intermediate level mountaineering skills.
References from two members of the general mountaineering community.
Be 18 years of age and possess a current MOFA (Mountaineering Oriented First Aid) or WFA (Wilderness First Aid) certification.

As a rule of thumb, intermediate level mountaineering skills are demonstrated by leading class 5.6 rock and Grade II ice in an alpine environment.

How to Join SMR

Contact Doug Hutton (C) 425-466-2568 to discuss an application.

You can also print an application and submit it to: Doug Hutton, 1432 N 40th Street, Renton, WA 98056-1531.


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Home Officers Safety Tips History Newsletters Join SMR >> Links Contact Donations Members Only	Qualifications for Membership in SMR Membership in Seattle Mountain Rescue is at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. The board uses the following guidelines to evaluate new applicants: Three years of alpine mountaineering experience, including technical rock and glacier. Demonstrated intermediate level mountaineering skills. References from two members of the general mountaineering community. Be 18 years of age and possess a current MOFA (Mountaineering Oriented First Aid) or WFA (Wilderness First Aid) certification. As a rule of thumb, intermediate level mountaineering skills are demonstrated by leading class 5.6 rock and Grade II ice in an alpine environment. How to Join SMR Contact Doug Hutton (C) 425-466-2568 to discuss an application. You can also print an application and submit it to: Doug Hutton, 1432 N 40th Street, Renton, WA 98056-1531.
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