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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Sunday, June 28, 2009 Hiking Mount Pilchuck? Be cautious Herald Staff While another warm weekend sends hikers up Mount Pilchuck, officials urge people to be careful. Rescue crews were called twice in less than a week when hikers on a simple day hike lost their way on the mountain, Snohomish County Sheriff's spokeswoman Rebecca Hover said. Anyone planning to climb the 5,300-foot mountain needs to remember snow remains above the 4,200-foot level. "Hikers who make it to the lookout at the top might find themselves getting lost on the way down because of the snow-covered trails," she said. Remember to bring the 10 essentials even for a day hike, Hover said. If you get lost and you have a cell phone, call 911, not your friends or relatives. That will help dispatchers track you down and rescue crews will reach you faster, she said. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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