Found 2 blog entries tagged as Grand County Search and Rescue.

Grand County's Skilled + Dedicated Volunteer Mountain Rescue Team Provides Year-Round Emergency Backcountry Services to Residents and Visitors

There's no question that recreating the mountains of Grand County is why so many call this place home! The opportunities for outdoor adventure are endless. Mountain biking, hiking, rafting, boating, and fishing fill the warmer months while we get to ski, snowboard, snowmobile, and more when the snow starts to fly. High-mountain adventure is literally out our back doors. Truly - does life get any better?! 

And we all know that spending a day on the water, in the woods, or on a mountain-top don't come without risk. Even when we recreate as responsibly as possible, factors outside of our control can leave us…

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Skiing the Backcountry this Season? Know Before You Go: Take Advantage of Local Avalanche Classes & Training 

Skinning up a mountainside blanketed in untouched snow? Stopping at the top to catch your breath while soaking in 360-degree views off the Continental Divide before making fresh tracks through deep powder? Sign us up! Backcountry skiing and riding is an unparalleled avenue for experiencing the mountains in winter, and it's right out our back door. Berthoud Pass is full of backcountry riding opportunities--some might argue the best in the Rockies. Whether lapping the Parking Lot Glades or skiing the chutes, ski touring is a great way to explore new terrain, grow your skill set, connect with friends, and get a good work out in away from the…

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