SAR MANTRACKING BASICS

This course is designed to provide the basic theory of Mantracking, the terminology, how it is used in SAR, the needed equipment, and how to use it. Please bring a tracking stick or substitute. (can use a ski pole, trekking pole, or stick at least 48”.

Instructor: Steve Maricle

Steve Maricle has been a member of El Dorado Search and Rescue since 2006. In the past he has served as Captain of the Ground Search Team, Assistant Captain of the Swiftwater Rescue Team, Training Officer and Assistant Captain for the Search Management Team. Steve served as the Incident Commander for the 2012 State SAREX. He has completed the POST Mantracker certification. He has received the EDSAR 2011 Coordinators Award and the 2012 Volunteer of the year Award. He is currently serving as the Incident Commander for the 2018 State SAREX