$36,000 IN AWARDS FOR SAR TEAMS
Congratulations to the four winning teams of 2023! Each of these teams do incredible work for their communities, and we can't thank them enough for sharing their stories and being there for adventurers in need.
Congratulations to Ouray Mountain Rescue on winning the community voting award. Nearly 5,000 voters weighed in on which 2021 rescue they found most inspiring, and their valiant rescue on Mount Sneffels came out on top.
Our SAR Team Nominees
Ouray Mountain Rescue Team
Against The Odds – An Overnight Rescue in the San Juans
On July 30th, 2021, through landslides, lightning, and 2 inches of hail, Ouray Mountain Rescue volunteers prove that saving a life on Mount Sneffels takes a village.
Ouray Mountain Rescue Team
Ouray Mountain Rescue
Against The Odds – An Overnight Rescue in the San Juans
On July 30th, 2021, through landslides, lightning, and 2 inches of hail, Ouray Mountain Rescue volunteers prove that saving a life on Mount Sneffels takes a village.
Ouray Mountain Rescue
Exceptional Search & Rescue Team
Against The Odds – An Overnight Rescue in the San Juans
On July 30th, 2021, through landslides, lightning, and 2 inches of hail, Ouray Mountain Rescue volunteers prove that saving a life on Mount Sneffels takes a village.
Exceptional Search & Rescue Team
Vote for your favorite Search and Rescue team
This award is funded by the Rocky Talkie Pledge where we donate $2 per radio to SAR teams. Like good communication, these voluteer teams provide critical peace of mind in the backcountry.