Annual Rescues On Stampede Trail
The allure of Chris McCandless’ iconic bus draws countless adventurers, but not all journeys end as planned. Lynn Macaloon, the national park’s spokesperson, reports that rescuers – state troopers, firefighters, and park rangers – are annually deployed to save those who’ve wandered astray.
Remarkably, 75% of Alaska State Trooper rescues occur along the treacherous Stampede Trail, with a notable year seeing six hikers airlifted to safety in two separate, daring missions. Those rescued count themselves among the lucky..