The Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue volunteer group will be conducting an annual rope training exercise at Multnomah Falls this coming Tuesday.  As a safety precaution, the Larch Mountain Trail will be closed for most of the day from the plaza at the base of the trail to the top of Multnomah Falls.  The training exercise includes the use of high angle rope systems and as an added benefit, volunteers remove trash throughout the steep terrain from the top of Multnomah Falls down to the base of the waterfall.  PNWSAR is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that provides search and rescue assistance for people who are lost or injured outdoors throughout the entire Pacific Northwest.  They are equipped to operate in challenging weather and terrain and are on call 24/7 to respond quickly.  All members of the Rope Support Team are certified by Rescue 3 International, a global leader in technical rescue training.  Visitors to Multnomah Falls are reminded to pack out all trash and properly dispose of it, including pet waste.  The Multnomah Falls Lodge Visitor Center, restaurant, gift shop, snack bar, and restrooms will remain open to the public while the training is ongoing.