How to Properly Signal a Rescue Helicopter Emergency rescuers have urged people to familiarize themselves with effective ways to signal a helicopter before exploring the backcountry. Time and again, hikers will get lost and won’t actually know how to properly signal to the emergency helicopters that they need help. In a 2022 case, a hiker was missed because he seemed to be waving. Summit County Rescue Group explained: […] Julia Schneemann | August 2, 2025 3 Comments
Governor Jared Polis Signs Bill Which Brings Needed Resources to Colorado Search and Rescue Colorado’s governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 21-245 on Sunday, June 27, which will bring greater structure to the already well-established search and rescue system in Colorado. This bill was initiated by this season’s historic avalanche cycle that was felt in Colorado’s backcountry and throughout the country. It was signed at Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, CO—home to three men who […] Industry News Joseph Puetz | July 1, 2021 0 Comments
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