A safer Colorado backcountry since 1973
Our Mission
We bring organizations together to find, rescue, and recover those in need in the Colorado backcountry. Composed of volunteers from our member teams, CSAR assists and empowers through public education, advocacy, coordination, collaboration, and continuous skill development.
Our Vision
A Colorado where backcountry adventurers are informed and our world-class backcountry search & rescue services save lives and serve our communities.
Our Values
CSAR is the backcountry SAR team of teams that believes in:
- Safety of all in the Colorado backcountry, especially the BSAR responders
- Support and Respect for BSAR Responders and their Service: Unwavering support for the unpaid BSAR professionals to empower them to be of the highest service to those in need in backcountry incidents and their community.
- Collaboration and Coordination with our partners in public safety and emergency response to promote maximal teamwork and safety across the community.
- Innovation: Leveraging experience, critical thought, and education to enhance and advance BSAR services we provide to those in need, for today’s incident and the future.
- Advocacy: We amplify the voice of the Colorado BSAR community and we tirelessly pursue the best and most sustainable BSAR system for Colorado.