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Brian Hukari on Mount Hood. Todd Wells Photo (2006)
Founded in 1926, the Crag Rats is the oldest mountain search and rescue organization in the United States. Based in Oregon's Hood River Valley, the all-volunteer Rats conduct operations on Mount Hood as well as the Columbia River Gorge and surrounding areas. The Crag Rats are a charter member of the Mountain Rescue Association.