Mountain Rescue-Aspen was incorporated in 1965 as a non-profit organization and is one of the oldest search and rescue teams in the state. We are accredited through the Rocky Mountain Region of the Mountain Rescue Association and work as a volunteer arm of the Pitkin County Sheriff’s office; providing search and rescue services for Pitkin County and mutual aid for other counties in Colorado.

Our dedicated 50-member team annually donates thousands upon thousands of person-hours serving Pitkin County’s community and visitors. These hours represent time away from families to attend meetings and trainings; educate the public with our annual community avalanche seminar; teach children what to do if they are lost through the national "Hug-A-Tree" program, and of course, engage in search and rescue missions.

Unlike other emergency response agencies such as Police or Ambulance, or even Volunteer Fire, there is no tax base or public budget for Mountain Rescue. We are 100% unpaid volunteers who raise the funding we need each year through the solicitation of public donations and applications for local and state grants.

We are a Non Profit 501(C)3 organization, and we welcome all donations.

Thank you for your interest & support.

FOR SEARCH OR RESCUE FROM A LOCAL PHONE NUMBER CALL 911

If you are calling for a Pitkin County Emergency from a non-local number, dial 970-920-5310.

TO SEND A FAX TO THE CABIN, DIAL 970-925-1669