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Vail Mountain Rescue Group

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Colorado Hoist Rescue Team

The Colorado Hoist Rescue Team was founded in 2016 and consists of a Colorado Army National Guard aircrew and 28 civilian rescuers from four different organizations including Vail Mountain Rescue Group, Mountain Rescue Aspen, Alpine Rescue Team, and Rocky Mountain Rescue Group.

A search and rescue crew beside a helicopter on a mountain landing zone.

Teams involved

  • Vail Mountain Rescue GroupEagle County
  • Mountain Rescue AspenPitkin County
  • Alpine Rescue TeamClear Creek County
  • Rocky Mountain Rescue GroupBoulder County

Comprised of skilled individuals who serve as unpaid volunteers, performing backcountry search and rescue. Our members come from all parts of our community and may be your friend or neighbor!