These photos are from a recent snowmobile rescue in Somerset. As snowmobiling continues to gain popularity, local rescue units are called to more off-road winter accidents every year. Crowded trails, inexperienced riders, sudden changes in weather and trail conditions, and a lack of familiarity with the area, may be contributing factors to the increase in snowmobiling accidents. The snowmobile club in the tiny town of Woodford, just to the south and west of Somerset, is the largest such club in the country.
This accident occured on the Glastonbury road, a remote area of an already remote part of the Green Mountain National Forest.
The Wilmington Fire Rescue Sled Team was called in to remove the patient from the scene of the accident to the ambulance waiting on the main Somerset road. Fire rescue EMTs provide patient evaluation and care at the scene.
The sled team gets ready to head out on the trail, with rescue litter in tow.
The rescue litter is covered to protect the patient from snow and cold wind.
Returing from the scene of the accident, patient in tow.
Fire rescue personnel prepare to move the patient to the ambulance for tranpsort to the local hospital.
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What a rescue story, and it really shows how quickly a fun ride can turn into a long cold walk when a machine breaks down seventeen miles from the truck. The detail about the winch and the tow rope makes the whole recovery feel very real, especially with night falling and temperatures dropping. I liked that the group kept their spirits up and looked out for each other instead of panicking, since that is what makes these backcountry trips work out. It is a good reminder to carry extra gear and a plan for the ride home, no matter how reliable the sleds seem.
This snowmobile rescue story is a vivid reminder of how quickly a winter outing can change when a machine breaks down far from the trailhead. I liked the way the author described the cold, the waiting and the teamwork needed to get everyone and the sled out safely. The detail about using a winch and improvised fixes makes the rescue feel practical rather than dramatic for its own sake. It is also a useful warning to carry extra gear and a solid plan for the ride home. Thanks for sharing a memorable and instructive backcountry rescue.
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