SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Daily News "Mountain Rescue Aspen extracts stranded paraplegic snowmobiler"

Please remember to do an annual purchase of a CORSAR card for you and everyone in your family.  Remembering all of our regional Search and Rescue volunteers when you are looking for someplace to charitable donate your cash to, is always deeply appreciated.

Familiarizing yourself with their experienced advice before you head out there is always the best idea.

These men and women are true heroes and rise far above even our public servants.  They volunteeer their lives and skills to rescue you.  Thank you so much to all the men and women of  Mountain Rescue Aspen for your service.

Two Mountain Rescue Aspen members and Wright left from the base of Aspen Mountain on two snowmobiles around 12:15 a.m. Sunday, according to the press release, which was issued by the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office Sunday morning.

“Due to the risks to rescuers, nighttime search and rescue operations are rare and are usually only taken on in cases of serious injury or illness,” according to the release. “However, due to the potential risk of frostbite or other cold-related injury to Murray, a night time rescue was deemed acceptable.”

By 2 a.m., Wright was able to guide rescuers to Murray’s location, and they arrived back at the base of Aspen Mountain at 3:20 a.m., according to the release.


Both Wright and Murray praised the efficiency, kindness and professionalism of the Mountain Rescue team. They said it was the first and hopefully the last time they will need to call on the agency’s services.

They acknowledged that some might think them foolish to set out on a backcountry snowmobile trip alone, but they said on that particular day, no one was available to join them. With in-town highs in the upper 60s Saturday, most have given up on winter activities, Murray said. They recognized they were taking a risk but set out anyway, as the weekend’s trip in the stunning backcountry scenery was expected to be the last of the year.

“It’s melting fast up there,” Murray said, noting occasional bare spots on Richmond Ridge Road...."
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SandBoxBlogs: KJCT News 8 "Search and Rescue Donation"

Please remember to buy your CORSAR card for every member of your family on an annual basis.

Thank you to all of the incredible men and women of all Colorado Search and Rescue teams.  You are appreciated.

Shannon Ballard:
"GRAND JUNCTION, Colo -- A local family is giving back to Mesa County’s Search and Rescue teams in honor of a lost loved one.


Randy Johnson drowned in the Grand Canyon in an area where search and rescue wasn't available.


Tuesday, his family and friends donated $1,000 with the hope of providing a safer outdoor experience for others.


Hundreds of volunteers make up Mesa County’s Search and Rescue.


The organization says its missions are only possible through donations like this one..."
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SandBoxBlogs: KREX News 5 "Mountain Biker Hospitalized After Falling Off 20-Foot Cliff"

Every person who hikes, bikes, fishes, hunts, skis, snowboards, snowmobiles, etc. etc. should purchase a CORSAR card every year.

Colorado's search and rescue teams and all of our first responders are some of the best in the world.  You never know when you or a loved one may need them.  For less cost than a latte' you can financially support their work on your behalf.

Courtney Griffin:
"Loma- Rescue crews rushed to the aid of a mountain biker who fell 20 feet off a cliff Sunday afternoon. The biker, whose identity remains unknown, was riding along a cliff on Mary's Loop near the Loma boat ramps when he lost control and fell. Officials said that area is dangerous; they've seen many riders have problems on the same trail...." 
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SandBoxBlogs: Durango Herald "Rope rescue saves dangling climber near Stoner"

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Reid Wright:
"Eventually, rescue workers were able to lower additional lines over the cliff, rappel down to Pauley, and clip the man’s harness into another rope.

Rico Fire/Rescue member Mike White held on to Pauley, and the two men were lowered slowly to the ground just as wind gusts began to pick up..."  (Read more?  Click title)

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