HOOD RIVER — The Crag Rats are America’s oldest mountain rescue team, celebrating 100 years of service in Hood River. “To be a Crag Rat is to have the honor of playing a role in search and rescue history,” said Crowley.

HOOD RIVER — In their final event of season 16 on April 15, Sense of Place brought Crag Rat Chris Van Tillburg to speak about the group’s cent…

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HOOD RIVER — Sense of Place concludes its 16th official season on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, with “Crag Rats Turn 100: A Century of Service with the Oldest Mountain Search & Rescue Team in America.”