The Colorado Search and Rescue Association (CSAR) brings organizations together to find, rescue and recover those in need in the Colorado backcountry. The Colorado backcountry begins where the roads end.
Composed of volunteers from our member backcountry search and rescue (BSAR) teams, CSAR assists and empowers through public education, advocacy, coordination, collaboration, and continuous skill development.
To report an emergency, please see this page to contact the appropriate sheriff’s office.
Csar Provides:
BSAR
Coordinators
State BSAR coordinators who facilitate the dispatching of BSAR resources between counties during emergency BSAR incidents.
Collaboration
Tools
Collaboration tools and meetings for the Colorado BSAR community.
BSAR
Education
Education opportunities for the Colorado BSAR community.
Community
Education
Outdoor safety education to the public to help prevent the need for BSAR.
CSAR
CSAR is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that provides a point of contact for BSAR matters across the state, supports the BSAR teams, and represents BSAR to governmental agencies and others outside of BSAR. We are the Colorado association of BSAR organizations and your support helps us help them.
Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue Card
Colorado residents and visitors are well served by dedicated non-paid professional search and rescue teams. By purchasing a CORSAR Card you are contributing to the Search and Rescue Fund, which will reimburse these teams for costs incurred in searches and rescues across the State of Colorado. The CORSAR card is available for $5.00 for a one-year card and $20.00 for a five-year card.
For questions contact:
Perry Boydstun
Search and Rescue Program Manager, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
(303) 864-7748
perry.a.boydstun@state.co.us
Please note the CORSAR card is not insurance and does not reimburse individuals nor does it pay for medical transport.
If you would like to look into volunteering for a backcountry search and rescue team, go here to find your local team's contact information or call your local sheriff’s non-emergency number.
