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

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

Tuesday was AVSAR's annual Lift Ticket training wi

Tuesday was AVSAR's annual Lift Ticket training with REACH/Guardian Air. Thia round we trained with the new crew based out of SLV Health right here in Alamosa! Below is a video from the patient's perspective of being loaded into the helicopter on the stretcher during a "hot load"

This is the first time we were able to train with the rotors spinning! Thank you so much Guardian1/REACH71!

REACH Air Medical Services
#AVSAR #ColoradoSAR #reachairmedicalservices @reachairmedical #lifttickettraining #allvolunteer #AlamosaVolunteerSearchandRescue #alamosacolorado #Colorado #COLORADOSAR #coloradosearchandrescue

In the late evening of Sunday, April 11th, AVSAR w

In the late evening of Sunday, April 11th, AVSAR was paged out to assist Saguache County Search & Rescue for a hiker in the Willow Lake Area who was showing signs of hypothermia. AVSAR responded with two hasty team members to assist SAGSAR. The two AVSAR members were inserted by Flight For Life Colorado with additional gear to assist in the extraction of the hypothermic subject. When teams arrived to the subject, they did a medical assessment and began tactics to start to warm the subject. It was determined that the subject was in stable enough condition to hike out with teams, which rapidly warmed her up again. All teams and the hiker were safely off the mountain by dawn, April 12.

Unfortunately, this was a case where the hiker was very unprepared. The hiker did not have proper footwear or clothing to be dealing with hip deep snow and quickly lost the trail when the "trench" disappeared. Had the hiker had proper clothing, footwear and trail condition knowledge, she may have been able to self rescue.

Always research the trail conditions before setting out on a hike. Having the ten essentials in your pack, proper clothing and proper footwear SAVES LIVES.

It is always a pleasure getting to work with other agencies like Saguache County SAR and Flight for Life Colorado.

#AVSAR #ColoradoSAR #searchandrescue #allvolunteer #FlightForLife @fflco #SAGSAR #sothatothersmaylive

On Sunday, March 7th, AVSAR was back our training

On Sunday, March 7th, AVSAR was back our training on our Rescue rigging. This was a training on how to set up a Guide Line, which is a way to "float" the litter with the patient down the mountain. We has absolutely beautiful weather and a great time training!
#AlamosaVolunteerSearchandRescue #AVSAR #alamosacolorado #rescuerigging #COLORADOSAR #coloradosearchandrescue #allvolunteer #searchandrescue

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