This is the first set of comments I have seen in a long time where there are a string of several intelligent commentaries at the top. Thank you for picking up all of our spirits in response to this exemplary event of human coordination. It makes me proud that the military does work like this.
This issue has been debated for years, let me try to clear some things up: • If you are on Mt. Hood and require rescue because of disregard for hazard you can be fined, I think by the USFS, maybe the state. I'm not sure what it is ($5,000?), nor how many people have been dinged. So don't think no one has thought of this. • Understand that hikers, boaters, anglers, skiers, hunters, also "drain resources" requiring rescue as much as climbers. • Most rescue services like Portland Mountain Rescue or the Crag Rats are volunteer. The USFS climbing rangers on Hood are on salary, and trained for just this job. These people do this because they wish to, are highly trained, and rarely will put lives in mortal danger to rescue someone, because it's rare someone is in a situation that dangerous. Not that this rescue was routine, but it wasn't deadly risky. • The National Guard chalks this up to safety training, and doesn't for a moment think it's a waste of their time or resources. In fact, it's rescues like this that offer real world training pilots and crews benefit from, as opposed to in a controlled military situation, or worse, in being thrown into combat. • The person who was rescued went up there to contemplate suicide, but changed his mind and asked for help. I'm not going to speculate what his thoughts were, only that I'm glad he is still with us, and hope he gets the help he needs.
By the enTIRE crew a CASE of beer. A case per soldier! That's the crew in the Shithook PLUS the maintenance and other attached support personnel. Damn Steve A, you're talking about a LOT of beer, mate!
Extraordinary piloting skills. This is why we are the best at many, many things; we practice doing this stuff. The pilot has great touch and control, hardly a move.
AWESOME PILOT! But remember, it took a CREW to do that. To call out the potential obstacles, pass closure to the mountain, to gather the people, to get them seated safely; it took a CREW not just one pilot or even not just the pilot and co-pilot.
Snooby66 Point we’ll taken. Any of the above aircraft could have done the mission. However, it would have taken much longer to accomplish. And, A hoist extraction may or have blown some of them down that hill. They used the best aircraft (CH-47) to “quickly” mitigate the problem.
Yes sir....but isn’t it ass puckering with the up and down drafts of the Mt. plus sitting in the recycled air? Colonel do you fly still and also I would like to thank you for your service and thank you for keeping me and my family safe. God Bless you and God Bless America. -Proud Boy N-California
As soon as I saw it was a Huey, I thought, Oh, well, those guys can do anything. After what I saw them doing in Viet Nam, I wouldn't be surprised to see a Huey land on top of Old Faithful in Yellowstone.
People desiring to do dangerous crap ought to be made to post bonds covering the cost of their rescue, should they need it. Anyone care to guess how big a bill this one ran up? And that without any rescuers dying in the attempt, as happens from time to time.
Hate to burst everyone's bubble.... not really.... Every CH47 crew does this. You might as well be amazed that some random guy can ride a motorcycle without falling over.
It almost makes me wonder if hikers on high-risk climbs such as this should put down a bond first. If the climb goes down without incident, then the bond is cheerily refunded. If a rescue is required, then the climbers surrender the bond and so the taxpayers are not on the hook.
No, we should all be willing to put out a bit of charity to our fellow humans. It is a drop in the bucket of our taxes and even less if the rich didn't keep getting tax breaks.
Is it me? Or those stranded people are really taking their time to make their asses into that helicopter? It almost looks like they wanted a written invitation to the chopper...
Lincoln Davies Ill use your own words, why waste the text and time to comment. Did this cost some money and time? Yes it did, but this person can receive help and should be given the opportunity. Should they pay for the rescue operation? Probably but now wouldn't be the time. This individual is most certainly being given mandatory treatment and may very well move past this and learn to love life again. You have no idea what this person has gone through, and it's easy to be dismissive of what others are experiencing and assume you would never be there yourself.
Opinion? I got one, you put your life on the line, then have to be rescued at great cost and personal danger for the pilot and crew.. I say that they should be charged for the cost completely.. Putting others in danger rates very low on my personal belief limit.. Just saying, if your one of those idiots that put 'themselves' there! Be prepared to bear the cost..
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This is the first set of comments I have seen in a long time where there are a string of several intelligent commentaries at the top. Thank you for picking up all of our spirits in response to this exemplary event of human coordination. It makes me proud that the military does work like this.
LOL I was thinking the same thing!
This issue has been debated for years, let me try to clear some things up:
• If you are on Mt. Hood and require rescue because of disregard for hazard you can be fined, I think by the USFS, maybe the state. I'm not sure what it is ($5,000?), nor how many people have been dinged. So don't think no one has thought of this.
• Understand that hikers, boaters, anglers, skiers, hunters, also "drain resources" requiring rescue as much as climbers.
• Most rescue services like Portland Mountain Rescue or the Crag Rats are volunteer. The USFS climbing rangers on Hood are on salary, and trained for just this job. These people do this because they wish to, are highly trained, and rarely will put lives in mortal danger to rescue someone, because it's rare someone is in a situation that dangerous. Not that this rescue was routine, but it wasn't deadly risky.
• The National Guard chalks this up to safety training, and doesn't for a moment think it's a waste of their time or resources. In fact, it's rescues like this that offer real world training pilots and crews benefit from, as opposed to in a controlled military situation, or worse, in being thrown into combat.
• The person who was rescued went up there to contemplate suicide, but changed his mind and asked for help. I'm not going to speculate what his thoughts were, only that I'm glad he is still with us, and hope he gets the help he needs.
Saving granola crunching liberals is always a waste of money bro
if they want to die, or get maimed , and want to sit in a wheel chair, let them, but dont let us pay for this
deep respect for the crew, their skill and courage. we have some really great people here in the USA. a lot to be proud of.
My best friend's husband is one of the rescuers in the chopper!! True heroes right there!!
Absolutely amazing! This crew needs free tickets to the super bowl. Great job!
Incredible piloting of that chopper. Very well done!
wow, absolutely amazing. someone needs to buy that pilot an ice cold beer tonight.
Steve A don’t forget copilot and flight engineer
By the enTIRE crew a CASE of beer.
A case per soldier!
That's the crew in the Shithook PLUS the maintenance and other attached support personnel.
Damn Steve A, you're talking about a LOT of beer, mate!
Extraordinary piloting skills. This is why we are the best at many, many things; we practice doing this stuff. The pilot has great touch and control, hardly a move.
AWESOME PILOT! But remember, it took a CREW to do that. To call out the potential obstacles, pass closure to the mountain, to gather the people, to get them seated safely; it took a CREW not just one pilot or even not just the pilot and co-pilot.
Ditto your comments. The crew chief is just as important as pilots in a close environment; he becomes the eyes for the pilot.
Outstanding Pinnacle landing. The CH-47 is the only helicopter capable of that feat. My hat’s off to the pilots and crew. Boss landing.
You are 100% correct
if we ignore the AW/EH-101, S/H-92, Mi-26, CH-53, Mi-17 ....
Snooby66
Point we’ll taken. Any of the above aircraft could have done the mission. However, it would have taken much longer to accomplish. And, A hoist extraction may or have blown some of them down that hill. They used the best aircraft (CH-47) to “quickly” mitigate the problem.
My dad was in charge of that SAR :)
Same here.
that has to be One of the baddest CH-47 crews around, mad respect to the three of you all.....
+Colonel Reb ..yea..but he's hovering in place at 11,000 ft in mountain air currents
Yes sir....but isn’t it ass puckering with the up and down drafts of the Mt. plus sitting in the recycled air? Colonel do you fly still and also I would like to thank you for your service and thank you for keeping me and my family safe. God Bless you and God Bless America.
-Proud Boy
N-California
That Uber helicopter is something else.
That's some bad ass pilot shit maverick.
As soon as I saw it was a Huey, I thought, Oh, well, those guys can do anything. After what I saw them doing in Viet Nam, I wouldn't be surprised to see a Huey land on top of Old Faithful in Yellowstone.
THIS IS WHAT MAKES AMERICA GREAT!
"Ima have a seat right here."
Thanks to God!!!!!!!
There is some Good Work Done!!!!!
No sound
Is there sound?
Incredible!
GET TO DA CHOPPAA
LOL
People desiring to do dangerous crap ought to be made to post bonds covering the cost of their rescue, should they need it. Anyone care to guess how big a bill this one ran up? And that without any rescuers dying in the attempt, as happens from time to time.
i live on hood. just curious. why no sound?
'Shit Hook' pilots are bad ass.
If they do not wish to post a bond, then they are welcome to post a waiver of rescue, stating that they are willing to die in this attempt.
Army aviation rocks saved my ass several times
Not to mention, s/he (pilot) is looking the other direction.
Hate to burst everyone's bubble.... not really.... Every CH47 crew does this. You might as well be amazed that some random guy can ride a motorcycle without falling over.
It's all that mountain biking at Post Canyon.
Konnor Kalikanov hmm?
Where the pilot got the balls to do that.
Konnor Kalikanov It was BlackRock 😉
Boss level right there.
Whats up with all these hikers on hood?
It almost makes me wonder if hikers on high-risk climbs such as this should put down a bond first. If the climb goes down without incident, then the bond is cheerily refunded. If a rescue is required, then the climbers surrender the bond and so the taxpayers are not on the hook.
It was 1 climber, and 6 rescuers.
No, we should all be willing to put out a bit of charity to our fellow humans. It is a drop in the bucket of our taxes and even less if the rich didn't keep getting tax breaks.
Climbers, not hikers. Climbing requires (at least some) technical skill, off trail.
It was 1 climber who got injured. Rescuers were sent after him when he stopped checking in.
a real pilot
Now the guy will sue them for taking so long.
Is it me? Or those stranded people are really taking their time to make their asses into that helicopter? It almost looks like they wanted a written invitation to the chopper...
It's you. There is one climber and 6 rescuers. I doubt the rescuers were waiting for an invitation, at least not a written one.
They were receiving a safety briefing and instructions from the crew before approaching the helicopter.
According to the news story, they had to crawl on their hands and knees to the chopper to avoid the chopper blades.
this is probably easy for the pilot. i'm pretty sure he's had to do this many times before while his chopper's getting shot at haha
now, imagine doing this while some as*holes are shooting at you. Bada*s. respect!
Dude I Ride That Shit Every Summer.
I’ve been there!!!!!
Why vote down? It's not their fault their BODY gave up!?!
Crazy
Holy shit!
ya baby Just a training day they said
literally going there in a few weeks hahaha
What a waste of pilot expertise, resources and souls for guy who was gonna kill himself and will probably do so in the near future.
Lincoln Davies Ill use your own words, why waste the text and time to comment. Did this cost some money and time? Yes it did, but this person can receive help and should be given the opportunity. Should they pay for the rescue operation? Probably but now wouldn't be the time. This individual is most certainly being given mandatory treatment and may very well move past this and learn to love life again. You have no idea what this person has gone through, and it's easy to be dismissive of what others are experiencing and assume you would never be there yourself.
That is a long ass hover too
That pilot is a heli-bad-ass.
they shouldnt get up there in the first place, I wouldn't rescue them. Stupidity should not be aided
good thing they had good weather, otherwise a no-go
FAKE, you can see the strings holding the CGI mountain.
Jeff Duke where
Jeff Duke you are a stupid miserable troll that has no life and no friends that will say anything stupid for attention!
The Angry General it was a joke?
I spent some time in the Army.
He's a general.
They're ALWAYS angry.
Jeff Duke knows it isn't CGI. We ALL know it isn't CGI. By imitating a jerk, Jeff Duke pays respect to the rescuers.
I live there
Jacob Jones in govt camp or what?
Whoever disliked this video..
People that can see its CGI
Opinion? I got one, you put your life on the line, then have to be rescued at great cost and personal danger for the pilot and crew.. I say that they should be charged for the cost completely.. Putting others in danger rates very low on my personal belief limit.. Just saying, if your one of those idiots that put 'themselves' there! Be prepared to bear the cost..