The New Hampshire Outdoor Council (NHOC) is a volunteer organization designed to receive and disburse funds to help and support search and rescue organizations and volunteers.
The NHOC was formed in 1986 as a response to concerns that search and rescue incidents in New Hampshire's backcountry put a burden on public resources.
The NHOC's work includes educational efforts to encourage visitors to act responsibly, both for their own safety and to minimize the dangers to others, which are always present in wilderness search and rescue.
Outdoor News
"High in the White Mountains, temperatures can get below zero even in May, winds are often strong and chilling, visibility can be very poor in low clouds, and snow can fall at any time." Dressing in layers (to suit varying conditions), and taking warm clothing and raingear along, are recommended. Read more....
NHOC provides a non-governmental mechanism to generate and channel funding to support search and rescue efforts in New Hampshire's forests and mountains. Grants from NHOC help defray expenses for supplies, equipment, and emergency training.
Read more about our grants....
The directors of the NHOC represent a cross section of outdoor interests in New Hampshire. Meet the board....
NHOC is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization.
Funds for grants are obtained from tax-deductible donations.
Learn how you can support Search and Rescue efforts.....