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Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue is an all Volunteer, non-profit Search and Rescue team based in Alamosa, CO.

Hey Everyone, we need your help! San Luis Valley F

Hey Everyone, we need your help! San Luis Valley Federal Bank's 2021 Spirit of Giving donation program will begin on November 15th and end December 17th. This program sets aside $30,000 to be donated to local SLV non-profits such as ourselves. Every account you have open with SLVFB is a vote. The more votes we receive, the larger share of the $30,000 we will receive. The money we raise will send team members to advanced trainings, replaced outdated/damaged Rescue gear, and purchase new lightweight Rescue Rigging hard goods and soft goods.
You may vote online at their website, www.slvfed.bank, or in one of their three branches. Thank you for your consideration; we greatly appreciate your support!

#slvfederalbank #supportus #spiritofgiving

On October 16, 2022 AVSAR and Saguache County Sear

On October 16, 2022 AVSAR and Saguache County Search & Rescue concluded their Recovery Operations for Madeline Bahralou-Quivey.

In the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, October 12, 2021 AVSAR, along with Saguache County SAR, Chaffee County Search and Rescue - South and Chaffee County Search and Rescue North began inserting teams to begin the search for Madeline. Unfortunately, due to extreme weather, after searching for hours, teams were turned around. On Wednesday October 13, 2021 a combined agency search team of Western Mountain Rescue Team and AVSAR located the body of Madeline Baharlou-Quivey in Class 5 terrain on Kit Carson Peak. Because of expected inclement weather on the way, it was decided that recovery operations would be delayed until Saturday October 16, when teams would have the best weather window to work with in such dangerous terrain.

On Saturday, October 16, 2021, four AVSAR team members were inserted by Canon Helitak to begin their ascent up to Madeline's location. They traversed and climbed over very technical, class five terrain to begin and accomplish the recovery. Saguache County Search and Rescue had three team members standing by, in the case that additional support was needed. This mission proved how close relationships between teams is absolutely essential. One AVSAR team member and one SAGSAR member collaborated and ran Incident Command together for the final day.

Our condolences go out to all of Madeline's family and loved ones. Madeline was a beautiful soul, who impacted so many lives, and was taken too soon.

AVSAR cannot thank all of the agencies who helped assist in this search. We are beyond thankful that all teams remained safe and unharmed during this incredibly difficult and dangerous mission.

Alamosa Volunteer Search And Rescue has made the v

Alamosa Volunteer Search And Rescue has made the very difficult decision to suspend all Search efforts in the Search for Vaughn Fetzer.

AVSAR conducted this mission up to the edge of our acceptable level of risk. That specific environment has significant inherent risk due to the hazardous terrain including steep loose terrain and exposure. We took calculated risks and deployed our team with intentionality to cover that terrain thoroughly to the best of our ability and with a margin of safety. Our search area included all probable routes each of which have significant risk of injury or death.

Even with teams deployed taking every precaution possible to protect themselves in this environment, things still happen. One team member who was on a team of three searching the Gash Ridge, was struck by a dislodged slab of rock in the couloir that fell several feet onto his right leg. He was extracted by a helicopter, evaluated by EMS, and later seen by Emergency Room Physicians.

We must prioritize the safety of all teams and pushing into that terrain any further would require a level of risk that is beyond what we believe is reasonable considering the circumstances.

#AVSAR #blancamassif #BlancaPeak #Blanca #gashridge #SEARCHANDRESCUE #MissionCallOut #VaughnFetzer

AVSAR MISSION CALL OUT 9/10-11, Cliffed out hiker

AVSAR MISSION CALL OUT 9/10-11, Cliffed out hiker descending from Ellingwood Point.

#EllingwoodPoint #blancamassif #BlancaPeak #Blanca #SEARCHANDRESCUE #AVSAR #MissionCallOut #teamwork #coloradoSAR #COLORADO #careconnect #helicopter #upperlandingzone

AVSAR MISSION CALL OUT 9/10-11, Cliffed out hiker

AVSAR MISSION CALL OUT 9/10-11, Cliffed out hiker descending from #EllingwoodPoint.

AVSAR cannot thank all of the participating agencies who made this such a successful mission
@reachairmedical
@uchealth_lifeline
Care Connect Helicopter out of La Junta
@Alamosa County Sheriff's Office
@costatepatrol
@colo_sar

#AVSAR #ALAMOSACO #Alamosa #AlamosaVolunteerSAR #SEARCHANDRESCUE #AllVolunteer #coloradoSAR #MissionCallOut #teamwork #sangredecristo #sangredecristomountains #blancamassif #Colorado #Blanca

‼️IT'S TIME FOR OUR DAILY Suds4SAR SNEAK PEEK!

‼️IT'S TIME FOR OUR DAILY Suds4SAR SNEAK PEEK!‼️
Check out this incredible Silent Auction item, graciously donated by Kristi Mountain Sports, LLC ! They donated a Burley Bee, a bike trailer for kids that seats TWO!
This item will be available to bid on at our Annual Fundraiser, Suds4SAR 2021 !

Suds4SAR is AVSAR's Annual Fundraiser
When: August 21, 2021
Time: 2pm- 10pm
Where: SLV Brewing Company (block of San Juan, between Main St & 4th st Alamosa)

‼️IT'S TIME FOR OUR DAILY Suds4SAR SNEAK PEEK!

‼️IT'S TIME FOR OUR DAILY Suds4SAR SNEAK PEEK!‼️
Check out these amazing Silent Auction items, graciously donated by Merriterrier! They donated three absolutely stunning, handmade dog collars!
These items will be available to bid on at our Annual Fundraiser, Suds4SAR 2021 !

Suds4SAR is AVSAR's Annual Fundraiser
When: August 21, 2021
Time: 2pm- 10pm
Where: SLV Brewing Company (block of San Juan, between Main St & 4th st Alamosa)

#blockparty #LiveMusic #AVSAR #AlamosaVolunteerSAR #ALAMOSA #Colorado #Fundraiser #SearchandRescue #olscratch #bentears #BlueSky #BlancaPeak #littleBearPeak #ellingwoodPoint #AlamosaCO #SilentAuction #August21
@merriterrier @olscratchmusic

‼️IT'S TIME FOR OUR DAILY Suds4SAR SNEAK PEEK!

‼️IT'S TIME FOR OUR DAILY Suds4SAR SNEAK PEEK!‼️

Check out these amazing goggles, graciously donated by Rex Specs!
These goggles will be available to bid on at our Annual Fundraiser, Suds4SAR 2021!

Side note: the beautiful models are not a silent auction item! But, if you're looking for a new furry friend, you may just find one at our event. Dumb Friends League will be there!

Suds4SAR is AVSAR's Annual Fundraiser
When: August 21, 2021
Time: 2pm- 10pm
Where: SLV Brewing Company (block of San Juan, between Main St & 4th st Alamosa)

@rexspecs #AVSAR #ALAMOSA #COLORADO #SUDS4SAR #SUDS4SAR2021 #FUNDRAISER #BLOCKPARTY

‼️IT'S TIME FOR OUR DAILY Suds4SAR SNEAK PEEK!

‼️IT'S TIME FOR OUR DAILY Suds4SAR SNEAK PEEK!‼️
Check out these amazing Silent Auction items, graciously donated by Inkopious!
These items will be available to bid on at our Annual Fundraiser, Suds4SAR 2021 !

Suds4SAR is AVSAR's Annual Fundraiser
When: August 21, 2021
Time: 2pm- 10pm
Where: SLV Brewing Company (block of San Juan, between Main St & 4th st Alamosa)

#SUDS4SAR #AVSAR #ALAMOSAVOLUNTEERSAR #FUNDRAISER #ALAMOSA #ALAMOSACOLORADO #ALAMOSACO #MTBLANCA #SEARCHANDRESCUE #SLVBREWERY #SILENTAUCTION

On Saturday July 31st, AVSAR had the pleasure of t

On Saturday July 31st, AVSAR had the pleasure of training with the Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control, with their Helitak Crew from Canon City for the first time. This crew was incredible! AVSAR also invited the team from Saguache County Search & Rescue, to join in on the training. We are beyond thankful to have another Air Asset who can assist in the Search and Recovery of missing/injured subjects and an asset who will be able to insert team members to upper landing zones and aid in aerial searches to speed up our response time, when the call comes! With 7mile long approaches to our rescue areas, an assist from an air asset greatly speeds up our time! THANK YOU Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control!

#AVSAR #ColoradoSearchandRescue #AlamosaCo # All Volunteer #Training #SARTraining #Colorado #SearchandRescue #ColoradoDepartmentOfFirePrevention #MutualAidTraining #alamosacolorado #ALAMOSAVOLUNTEERSAR #alamosa #helitak #CDFPC #DFPC

At the end of June, AVSAR was back on Mount Blanca

At the end of June, AVSAR was back on Mount Blanca for three days to train. We are firm believers of training where we "work". Team members encountered all the weather, rain/sleet/hail and even some late season snow, while on the mountain. These training weekends are crucial for practicing/gaining skills, but also for team member bonding. As a Search and rescue team, we must be able to trust our fellow team members, especially when deployed on a mission.
We used our coveted 4X4 team to transport all team members and gear to Lake Como on Friday morning and the training went on until Sunday evening. We also invited a few Saguache County Search & Rescue team members to join us. It is absolutely essential to train with your "neighbors", so we are prepared for that next Mutual Aid Call!

#AVSAR #COLORADOSEARCHANDRESCUE #ALLVOLUNTEER #ALAMOSAVOLUNTEERSAR #COLORADO #ALAMOSA,CO #SEARCHANDRESCUE #MOUNTBLANCA #SANGREDECRISTO #MTBLANCA #TRAINWHEREYOUWORK #TRAINING #searchandrescuetraining

Here is a sneak peak of two amazing pieces of art

Here is a sneak peak of two amazing pieces of art that will be auctioned off at our upcoming

‼SUDS4SAR 2021 IS OFFICIALLY ONE MONTH AWAY‼

‼SUDS4SAR 2021 IS OFFICIALLY ONE MONTH AWAY‼

Who already started their countdown?! I know we have!

Did you know:
• Suds4SAR is AVSAR'S yearly fundraiser that provides all operational costs for our search and rescue missions.
• Suds4SAR provides funding to send team members to trainings.
• Suds4SAR provides the funding to replace outdated and/or damaged Rescue goods.
• Suds4SAR provides the funding to be able to have hot meals and cold drinks available at the trailhead when our team members come off the mountain after 24-48hours.

PLEASE HELP SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM!

#ColoradoSAR #Alamosa #AVSAR #fundraiser #LocalSAR #SearchandRescue #AllVolunteer #BlockParty #Colorado #AlamosaCo #BlancaPeak #SangredeCristo

SAVE THE DATE! Suds4SAR 2021! AUGUST 21!

SAVE THE DATE!
Suds4SAR 2021! AUGUST 21!

#AVSAR #COLORADOSAR #alamosavolunteersearchandre

#AVSAR #COLORADOSAR #alamosavolunteersearchandrescue #neverwait #alamosacolorado

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