Elite Alpine Search and Rescue
Mountain Safety Group is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit born from the rugged spine of the Rockies.
We bring elite alpine Search and Rescue (SAR) and recovery capabilities to the nation’s harshest environments. With specialized skills, seasoned personnel, and hard-won resources that save lives when every minute and every decision matter.
Our teams answer the call when standard services cannot. High alpine ridgelines, steep couloirs, icy faces, and remote backcountry our team brings precision, training, and courage to scenes that demand expertise and endurance.
Our mission
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When local resources are stretched thin or terrain demands specialized expertise, our team answers the call. We primarily support under-resourced counties, assist federal agencies, or act as advisors between organizations and families.
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Our team is composed of highly qualified, specialized individuals drawn from premier SAR organizations across the country. With years of combined experience in various skill sets including high alpine environments, technical canyoneering, and deep caving, our members are built to operate safely and effectively in unforgiving landscapes.
We specialize in:
High Alpine Search and Rescue: Navigating and executing missions in extreme, high-altitude environments.
Technical Rope Rescue & Recovery: Advanced high-angle access, rigging, and extraction.
Swiftwater Rescue: Dynamic water rescues in dangerous, fast-moving currents.
Dive Recovery: Technical underwater search and recovery operations.
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We know that complex missions require a multidisciplinary approach. In addition to our core technical capabilities, we maintain strategic partnerships with leading experts in K9 search, drone (UAS) operations, and wilderness medical response. This ensures we can bring a comprehensive, tailored toolkit to every deployment.