2013: Off to Great Start!

On Monday, January 14th, BAMRU held the first meeting of 2013.  Thanks to our recruiting officer, Rachel Farrand, we had over 30 guests in attendance!  We are all looking forward to getting to know the 2013 cohort.

Other highlights of the meeting included the first promotions of the year:

BAMRU welcomed two new trainees to the team.  Craig Taylor and Chris Nielsen.  Craig brings his extensive outdoor experience to the team, including time spent on Denali.  Chris has a background as wild-land firefighter and an EMT.

Woody installing motor retention hardware in a rocket

Woody Hoburg who has been with BAMRU for two years and with Yosemite Search and Rescue (YOSAR) for two seasons, was promoted to field member and is now one of the teams newest OL's (Operations Leader).  Woody is an aerospace engineer working on a PhD in electrical engineering and computer science. His extensive skill and knowledge set are invaluable to the team.

Chris K. climbing in Ouray during
the ice fest earlier this month

Chris Kantarjiev, BAMRU's training officer, was promoted to Technical Member which means that he has completed all of the skills in the three disciplines of search skills, technical rock, and snow and ice.