Tips on how to avoid the need for Search & Rescue to look for you
Search & Rescue Link /and/ article by local
Who does Search & Rescue in Colorado?
Backcountry Search and Rescue in Colorado is a 100% volunteer-based service that functions under the authority and coordination of the County Sheriff. Being a backcountry search and rescue member is a challenging and rewarding life-saving service. — Colorado Backcountry Search and Rescue organizations are volunteer-based and provide search and rescue services throughout Colorado, free of charge, to those stranded, lost or injured in the backcountry. Grant funds and reimbursements are available to Colorado counties and nonprofit backcountry search and rescue organizations to enable volunteers to continue to provide services. — If you are experiencing an emergency in the backcountry, call 911. // Colorado Parks & Wildlife
What is the Colorado Search and Rescue Fund?
The fund was created in 1987 for the purpose of reimbursing political subdivisions and
search and rescue organizations for expenses incurred in conducting search and rescue
operations within the State of Colorado. — Go to this page for FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS … like “who will come and get me?”– “Are any of the expenses reimbursable?” ===== CORSAR cards can be purchased online for just $3 for a one-year card, or $12 for a five-year card.
Eliminate the SEARCH in Search and Rescue!
by David Neils, Wild By Nature Media, Wildlife Cinematographer and Conservationist, Colorado
We are fortunate to live in Colorado where so much jaw-dropping public land is available for recreation. And much of it is really wild.
We owe it to ourselves, family, friends and Search and Rescue organizations to respect the risks of these wild places and be prepared for backcountry emergencies. This summer we’ve experienced some tragic losses, the most recent being Ian O’Brien on or near Hesperus Mountain NW of Durango. After four weeks no one has heard from Ian. Thousands of man hours were spent looking for him. The formal search is now over. They haven’t found anything so far.
It’s possible to stay found and basically eliminate the Search in Search and Rescue. It requires being proactive and using a satellite messenger with the tracking turned on before you start your hike. I feel it is very important to have the right gear, know how to use it, and test it yourself. In addition, let your contacts know the date and time you’ll be returning, and what to do if you don’t return. Stay found and connected with people who want you to return.
85% of outdoor recreation deaths are tied to hypothermia, something that can be prevented 100% of the time. Preventing hypothermia requires retaining body heat and reducing exposure. I recommend an insulated bivvy that two people can use simultaneously. My favorite is the SOL Bivvy XL.
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Watch the 22 minute video which literally shows you the Ten Essential Items You Need to Pack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTXXY0rpC5k
Neils occasionally posts helpful info and photographs on Lyons Happenings/Facebook.
More information: https://wildnaturemedia.com/
