Rocky Talkie
Ouray Mountain Rescue Against the Odds: 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.
LVMPD Search & Rescue Rolling the Dice in Vegas: 200-Foot Simul-Climbing Fall
On October 20, 2021, Joe Walton fell while simul-climbing the multipitch classic Epinephrine, leaving rescuers with a complex—and almost miraculous—situation on their hands.
Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Tiptoeing Around Avalanches: Rescue in 10 Feet of Snow
On January 28, 2021, the Tahoe Nordic SAR Team was called in to rescue a lost snowboarder amid some of the most perilous avalanche conditions the area had ever seen.
Larimer County Search & Rescue All Hands on Deck: Open Spinal Fracture, Poudre Canyon
When a climber fell 30 feet and fractured his spine on July 19, 2021, Larimer County Search and Rescue pulled out all the stops to save him.
This award is funded by the Rocky Talkie Pledge where we donate $2 / radio to SAR teams. Like good communication, these volunteer teams provide critical peace of mind in the backcountry.
