Colorado’s Unsung Heroes of Search-and-Rescue Receive a Funding Increase for the First Time in 35 Years After months of talks, negotiation, and legislation, Colorado’s nearly 50 search-and-rescue teams will officially benefit from a 400% fee increase, helping support the volunteers who work selflessly to save others. Often overlooked, search-and-rescue teams are imperative in saving lost, injured, or stranded people, helping with avalanche response, and providing medical care in remote areas. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in […] Backcountry Sam Fishman | November 17, 2025 0 Comments