The third phase of the Group project concerned the reestablishment of a central council representative of all forces of the region, working toward the prevention of mountaineering accidents and the efficient synchronized search and rescue personnel requiring aid in mountain or air travel emergencies.

As a direct result of the Conference, the Council has become a reality and is initiating the first phases of its important and manifold program. With the active support of the National Ski Patrol and other organizations and agencies facing permanent members of this Council, it becomes apparent that The Mountaineers, Inc., have succeeded in creating a potent instrument for the efficient coping with mountain emergencies, the prevention of mountaineering accidents, and the establishment of proper public and governmental relationships for the good of the art.

SPONSORS
The Council will be sponsored by The Mountaineers, Inc., the Washington Alpine Club, and the regional chapter of the National Ski Patrol. It will be represented by two or more members of each of these, the sponsoring organization designating its own members to serve on the council.

SUPPORTING AGENCIES
The Council has further permanent representation and support from the following governmental agencies: Washington State Aeronautical Commission, U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Detachment 13th District, U.S. Air Force Air Rescue Detachment No 8, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Washington State Patrol, National Safety Council, American Red Cross, Seattle Park Department Camp Long.

DIVISION
The Council being established for the two-fold purpose of coping with mountain emergencies through preventive as well as active rescue measures, two separate committees will meet and dispatch their functions at separate periodic sessions.