Making a Difference: Summit County Rescue Group

Making a Difference: Summit County Rescue Group

Serving Those Who Explore Our Mountains

Summit County is defined by its mountains. From early morning skin tracks and powder days to summer hikes, fourteeners, trail runs, and backcountry adventures, the outdoors are woven into daily life here. It is part of why people choose to live here, visit here, and return year after year.

With that beauty and adventure also comes responsibility and risk. Weather can change quickly, terrain can challenge even experienced outdoor enthusiasts, and emergencies can happen when least expected. That is where the Summit County Rescue Group steps in.

A Volunteer Team Always Ready

The Summit County Rescue Group is a nonprofit, all volunteer mountain search and rescue organization serving Breckenridge, Frisco, Dillon, Silverthorne, Keystone, Copper Mountain, and surrounding wilderness areas.

These highly trained volunteers respond to emergencies throughout the year in all conditions. They assist lost hikers, injured climbers, stranded skiers, avalanche incidents, swift water emergencies, and many other situations that occur in mountain environments.

One of the most remarkable aspects of their work is that they never charge for rescues. Their operations are funded through donations, grants, and community support so that no one hesitates to call for help when it is truly needed.

The Reality of Mountain Living

Summit County offers incredible outdoor opportunities, but the environment can be unpredictable. Altitude, rapidly changing weather, and remote terrain require preparation and awareness.

Members of Summit County Rescue Group train extensively in avalanche response, technical rope rescue, wilderness medicine, winter survival skills, and navigation. Their preparation allows them to respond quickly and effectively when emergencies arise.

A Strong Community Spirit

Many of these rescuers are local residents balancing careers, families, and volunteer service. When a call comes in, they step away from their daily lives to help others safely return home. That dedication reflects the character of Summit County, a community built on support, resilience, and looking out for one another.

Their work often happens quietly behind the scenes, yet it plays a vital role in preserving the safety and confidence that allow people to enjoy these mountains.

How You Can Support Their Mission

If you enjoy time outdoors in Summit County or simply appreciate the safety net they provide, there are several ways to support the Summit County Rescue Group:

Make a financial donation to support training and equipment
Purchase a Colorado CORSAR card to help fund rescue teams statewide
Practice responsible outdoor safety and preparedness
Participate in local fundraising events or awareness efforts

Every contribution helps sustain this life saving work.

Final Thoughts

Summit County is special because of the people who care deeply about this place and each other. The Summit County Rescue Group embodies that spirit through commitment, skill, and service.

If you love the mountains like I do, supporting organizations like this is one of the best ways to give back to the place we call home.

To learn more or support their mission, visit
https://www.scrg.org/