rescue gear

Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 86 (Blue Helmets)

Jeff


Blue Helmets 
Blue Helmets Blue Helmets along the Four Mile Trail

While hiking the Four Mile Trail we were surprised to find blue helmets in two different locations. One helmet was placed on a ledge of rocks and another was resting in the middle of the trail.

We made an assumption that these were probably protective gear used by rescuers. We previously showed a locked metal case placed along the edge of the trail in one spot which we likewise assumed had rescue gear inside (see YOY DAY 47).

Other than the above conjectures, we don’t know what use these items might have in these particular locations. There was no rock climbing along this trail as far as we understood.

 
Do you have a question about our visit to Yosemite? Ask it in the comment section.

 

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See previous Year of Yosemite (YOY) posts HERE. If you want to read the introduction to the YOY series, CLICK HERE.

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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 47 (Rescue Gear)

Jeff

Rescue gear storage box along the Four Mile Trail 

A box of rescue gear is left on the Four Mile Trail…jut in case

While hiking the Four Mile Trail starting at Glacier Point, we noticed a metal box with a lock on it along the edge of the path. We surmise that this is a box of rescue gear that might be needed when hikers need assistance.

Notice the lock on the box which we conjecture is enough to keep the contents away from those who are unauthorized.

NOTE – If you want to see a reason why such an item might be necessary, you can review Day 25’s post Warning Signs related to the Four Mile Trail.

 
Do you have a question about our visit to Yosemite? Ask it in the comment section.

 

JBRish.com originally published this post
*All photographs Copyright by Jeffrey B. Ross with all rights reserved.

 
See previous Year of Yosemite (YOY) posts HERE. If you want to read the introduction to the YOY series, CLICK HERE.

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