The search and rescue services are called out by sheriff's offices in Colorado, which are responsible for lost parties. They are all volunteer and do not charge for services.

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — Colorado Search and Rescue is warning backcountry visitors not to disrupt rescues as part of social media frenzies to crowdsource aid. Snow is heading to the mountains ...

Whether it’s lost hikers on nearby 14ers or those caught in sudden winter storms, the Chaffee County Search & Rescue team is often called upon to respond to high-risk situations that demand ...