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Vail Mountain Rescue Group
Vail Mountain Rescue Group members gathered with their packs on a rocky alpine summit at sunset.

Vail Mountain Rescue Group

Read our 2025 annual report
  • 147Missions in 2025Missions in 2025
  • 83Team membersTeam members
  • 3,744Training hours in 2025Training hours

Vail Mountain Rescue Group exists to provide backcountry search and rescue as well as public education on backcountry safety, in Eagle County, Colorado.

Under the authority of
Eagle County Sheriff's Office
Nationally certified through
Mountain Rescue Association (MRA)
Two Vail Mountain Rescue Group members in orange crossing deep snow beside a helicopter on a winter mission.
01 · Friends of VMRG

All rescues are free of charge.

Friends of VMRG is the community that pays for the team's training, gear and vehicles, so no one hesitates to call.

Give to Friends of VMRG
02

Know before you go.

Get important safety tips and suggestions so you're prepared for the unexpected.

  1. 01Backcountry TipsGet helpful tips to keep you and your group safe while out in the mountains surrounding Vail.Read More
  2. 02Survival Kit SuggestionsFind content recommendations to put into your survival kit before heading out into the backcountry.Read More
  3. 03Day Hike Pack ListGoing on a one-day hike? The contents of your pack will vary by season. View key items to take.Read More
  4. 04Mount of the Holy CrossCheck out our safety PDF and topographic map for traversing the Ridge Trail to the summit.View PDF
  5. 05Whitewater SafetyWhite water is fun but it can be dangerous. Be safe on the water by viewing our safety brochure.View PDF
  6. 06Avalanche SafetyYou can't beat the power of Mother Nature. Be aware of avalanche danger. View winter safety tips.View PDF