Routt County Search and Rescue

06/02/2026

Family Fun Day is at Howelsen Hill this Saturday June 6th from 11:00a - 2:00p

The RCSAR team hopes to see you there!

Here’s a list of some of the events happening in the Yampa Valley, in both Routt and Moffat County, and a few in Rio Blanco County. They’re listed in the order in which they happen. ONGOING events

05/29/2026

Join your RCSAR team next Saturday, June 6th for a picnic gathering and help us celebrate YOU, our wonderful community!

Fun for all - adults and kids alike, especially if you like hot dogs....

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. 🇺🇸

05/18/2026

On a beautiful spring day in March, snowboarders from all over came together to take on the legendary banked slalom to celebrate the life of Alex Pashley, who tragically passed away in an avalanche last year in Canada.

To honor his legacy and recognize the impact Pash had on the outdoor community, proceeds from the event went to both Teton County Search and Rescue and RCSAR. We appreciate all the riders and sponsors for supporting search and rescue, and for sharing the positive spirit that Pash was known for.

04/30/2026

April is and in this edition of our newsletter you can find out more about two of our longest serving volunteers, with over 55 years of SAR experience between them!

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04/16/2026

We would like to recognize the incredible men and women at Routt County Communications for the long hours and difficult work they do 24/7 to assist the citizens and first responders in Routt County.
Thank you!

04/01/2026

TRAINING TUESDAY

Back when it snowed occasionally, we spent an evening amongst the flakes, practicing pulling our Edge Rescue toboggan behind a snowmobile with a skier in the bars to control things. This set up is useful in rolling terrain or in places that are too technical for us to tow the heavy-duty Orion patient sled into with a snowmobile. We also worked on patient packaging for trauma and hypothermia while under a bothy bag, a skill that can come in handy no matter the season.

03/28/2026

In honor of , we are celebrating our crew of strong, dedicated and talented female team members - by throwing it back to their childhood roots!

You can almost see the grit and determination in each of their faces, even decades ago. We are proud to serve alongside these women of diverse professional and personal backgrounds, who contribute so much to our team (as full-grown adults). Happy International Women’s Month from all of us at RCSAR!

Not pictured:
- An ultra-runner and Field Team Leader who can carry more weight up a bigger, steeper hill faster than anyone else on the team
- A mom, business owner and Field Team Leader who excels in all things technical rescue and also assists with Routt County Crisis Support

03/24/2026

We continue to see a typical seasonal call volume, however there have been several atypical calls for service during this unusually warm and dry winter. In addition to assisting skiers and snowmobilers like usual, we have responded to motorist assists for stuck vehicles on unmaintained county roads, an urban search, lost hikers, and a plane crash.

As the seasons change a little earlier than normal this year, we remain ready to assist those in need no matter the circumstances.

Thin snow and fewer snowmobiles have made this winter season in the Yampa Valley backcountry feel slow, but Routt County Search and Rescue says their call volume is still on par with an average year...