Our Mission
Chaffee County Search and Rescue-North is a non-profit, all volunteer organization operating under the direction of the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office. Our mission is to provide search and rescue services, as well as outdoor safety education, at no cost to the public.
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We want you to have a safe and enjoyable trip into Colorado’s backcountry.Purchase a CORSAR Card
Ensure Colorado’s search and rescue
teams are reimbursed for your rescue.
Interested in joining?
Ever wonder what it takes?Find out more about joining our team!
Donate to CCSAR-N
We are a 501(c)(3) organization, and all
donations are tax deductible.
CCSAR-N offers backcountry weather ed class
Buena Vista’s Mal Sillars, meteorologist and NWS observer, gave a presentation on backcountry weather considerations and reading weather signs March 16.
Snowmobilers dig trench, build fire to survive night
While snowmobiles and off-road vehicles are often designed to handle extreme winter conditions, don’t assume that problems will never arise.
Mt Yale Mission 11/18/22
On Friday, November 18th, Chaffee County Search and Rescue – North conducted an operation to rescue a severely injured hiker off of Mt. Yale.
CO Gives Fundraiser to Purchase an E-Mountain Bike
While experience is the best way to learn, CCSAR-N would rather you NOT get your experience during a backcountry rescue. But if you get in trouble we will be there for you, at no cost to you. While we are always ready to help but sometimes we need a little help ourselves.
Hikers rescued by helicopter ahead of storm
Chaffee County Search and Rescue–North saved two climbers trapped above treeline as storms rolled through Sunday afternoon, Aug. 14.
Donate to CCSARN
We are a 501(c)(3) organization, and all
donations are tax deductible.