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Alpine Rescue reports record mission total in 2010 – Canyon Courier Feb. 8th, 2011
5 Mountain Rescue Teams earn NASAR’s Valor Award

Alpine Missions in the Media
2011

Crews Rescue Hiker In ‘Field Of Boulders’, CBS Denver, Feb 20th, 2011
Denver woman rescued from Rosalie Peak, Summit Daily News Feb. 22nd, 2011
Denver woman rescued from 13,000-foot mountain, OutThereColorado.com Feb. 22nd, 2011
Berthoud Pass Snowboarder Not Wearing Beacon, TheDenverChannel.com Jan. 20th, 2011
Friends fondly remember beloved boarder, Sky Hi News, Jan. 20th, 2011
Autopsy shows Colo. snowboarder died in avalanche, Denver Post Jan 20th 2011
Autopsy planned on body found on Berthoud Pass, 9News.com Jan 20th, 2011
Searchers find body near Berthoud Pass, 9News.com Jan. 19th, 2011
Missing Snowboarder Found Dead On Berthoud Pass, TheDenverChannel.com Jan 19th, 2011
Searchers find body of Fraser snowboarder, dog, Denver Post Jan. 19th, 2011
Search Resumes For Missing Snowboarder, Dog, TheDenverChannel.com Jan 19th, 2011
Search resumes for snowboarder missing on Berthoud Pass, Sky Hi News, Jan. 19th, 2011
Search resumes for snowboarder missing near Berthoud Pass, 9News.com Jan. 18th, 2011
Snowboarder Still Missing On Berthoud Pass, TheDenverChannel.com Jan. 18th, 2011
Rescuers comb Berthoud Pass area for missing snowboarder, Sky Hi News, Jan 18th, 2011
Snowboarder missing near Berthoud Pass, 9News.com Jan 17th, 2011

2010

Injured Climber Rescued From 3rd Flatiron, TheDenverChannel.com Dec. 28th, 2010
Man rescued after injury on Flatirons 9News.com Dec. 28th, 2010
Authorities ID man killed by avalanche near Lovelans Pass, TheDenverChannel.com Dec6th, 2010
Avalanche Kills 1 Man, Injures Another In Dry Gulch Area, TheDenverChannel.com Dec. 5th, 2010
Avalanche kills backcountry skier in Clear Creek County, The Denver Post Dec. 5th, 2010
Avalanche near Loveland Pass leaves 1 dead, 1 injured, 9News.com Dec. 5th, 2010
Informal search continues for Holy Cross hiker, Vail Daily Oct.18, 2010
Letter: Thank you for rescue effort, Vail Daily Oct. 17, 201
Search Suspended For Missing Backpacker, TheDenverChannel.com Oct. 12, 201
Search for Chicago hiker to stop at midnight, Oct 12, 2010
Search for missing Chicago hiker enters 4th day, 9News.com Oct. 12, 2010
Search ends for missing hiker, Vail Daily Oct. 12, 2010\
Search continues for missing hiker near Vail, 9News.com Oct. 11, 2010
Search continues for Chicago man, Vail Daily Oct. 10, 2010
Woman who died when Jeep rolled down mountain identified, 9News.com Sept. 7, 2010
Thornton Woman Dies When Jeep Falls Off Cliff, TheDenverChannel.com Sept 7, 2010
Woman killed as jeep falls more than 1,000 feet, Denver Post Sept. 9, 2010
Rescue near Brainard Lake, Boulder SO Dept. August 22, 2010
Team helps injured Mountain biker, Serenity Magazine, August, 2010
Missing Hiker Found Dead, TheDenverChannel.com, May 22, 2010
Body of missing hiker found in Clear Creek Canyon, 9News.com, May 22, 2010
Missing hiker found dead in Clear Creek Canyon, Denver Post, May 22, 2010
Army chopper, local teams rescue avalanche victim, Summit County Citizens Voice, May 2, 2010
Man survives night outside near Berthoud Pass by climbing up and down tree, Summit Daily News, March 5, 2010
PLB News Release, Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office. March 3, 2010
Beacon owner unknowingly triggers 9 rescue false alarms. Daily Camera March 3, 2010
Backcountry skier rescued from area west of Eldora. Daily Camera Febuary 20, 2010

2009

Fake Beacon Messes with Rescuers, The Denver Channel, Dec. 30th, 2009
Ski-parachuter crashes on Quandary, Summit Daily News, Dec 29, 2009
Paragliding Skier Crashes Near Summit of Fourteener, The Denver Channel, Dec 28th, 2009
Man Injured in Parachute Accident Near Breckenridge, The Denver Post, Dec 28th, 2009
Rescuers respond after avalanche on Berthoud Pass, 9News.com, Dec. 20th, 2009
Man Survives Avalanche at Loveland Pass, 9News.com, Dec 15th, 2009
Hiker found after spending night in freezing cold, 9News.com Oct 12th, 2009
Soldier, Girlfriend Missing in Pike Forest Found, The Denver Channel, September 14th, 2009
Soldier, Girlfriend Missing On Colorado Hike Found, CBS4Denver,com , September 14th, 2009
Couple Missing Since Friday Near Cheeseman Reservior, The Denver Channel, Spetember 14, 2009
Denver Man Dies in Fall near Maxwell Falls, Canyon Courier September 2, 2009
Man dies while hiking on Quandary Peak, 9News.com August 27, 2009
Wyoming hiker’s body recovered Friday evening, Summit Daily News August 27, 2009

2008

8 year old found after wandering a way from home, 9News.com – Oct 18, 2008
Rescue in the Rockies, Joel and Rachel Hergenrathers (blog) – Oct 13, 2008
Survivor of plane crash says pilot died after he was pulled from wreck, 9News.com- May 12, 2008
Pro golfer Maggert IDs brother as victim of plane crash, Rocky Mountian News- May 8, 2008
One killed in plane crash near Black Hawk, DenverPost.com- May 8, 2008
Skier Injured in Avalanche, Rocky Mountain News- April 27, 2008
Skier injured after being caught in avalanche, 9News.com April 27th, 2008
Rescuers evacuate injured climber from Eldorado Canyon, Boulder Daily Camera- April 27, 2008
Missing Snowmobilers Reunite With Families, TheDenverChannel.com – February 10, 2008
Search suspended for man missing since Friday in Breck, Summitdaily.com – February 10, 2008
Police investigating disappearance seek 3 individuals, 9News.com – February 10, 2008
Search Continues For Man Lost While Walking Home Drunk, TheDenverChannel.com – February 10, 2008
Man missing after heavy night of drinking, 9News.com – February 10, 2008
2 hikers reported missing near St. Mary’s Glacier located, 9News.com – January 6, 2008
No one trapped in avalanches near Loveland Pass , KJCT8.com – January 2, 2008
No one trapped in avalanches near Loveland Pass , 9News.com – January 2, 2008

2007

Blaze Kills 5 Workers in Colorado , NYTimes.com – October 2, 2007
Colo. hydroelectric plant fire kills 5, USAToday.com – October 2, 2007
5 trapped workers dead in Georgetown, DenverPost.com – October 2, 2007
Workers Trapped Inside Power Plant Found Dead, TheDenverChannel.com – October 2, 2007
Missing Backpackers Survived On Mushrooms, TheDenverChannel.com – September 7, 2007
Couple that went missing ready to go hiking again, 9News.com – September 7, 2007
Couple safe after being stranded in wilderness for 5 days, 9News.com – September 7, 2007
Search For Missing Backpackers Moves East, TheDenverChannel.com – September 6, 2007
Second day of search for missing couple finds no clues, 9News.com – September 6, 2007
Search teams on Tuesday rescued an 89-year-old man, SummitDaily.com – July 10, 2007
Body of missing hiker from Longmont found, TheDenverPost.com – July 8, 2007
Missing Hiker’s Body Found In Clear Creek County, TheDenverChannel.com – July 8, 2007
Crews find body of missing hiker, 9News.com – July 8, 2007
Injured Hiker Rescued After Clear Creek Canyon Fall, TheDenverChannel.com – June 13, 2007
Injured hiker rescued above Golden, Denver Post – June 12, 2007
Injured hiker safely rescued, 9News.com – June 12, 2007
Family members of teen killed in climbing accident thank searchers, 9News.com – June 1, 2007
Search to continue for teen who fell into creek, 9News.com – June 1, 2007
In Memory of David Worthington AKA “TalusMonkey”
Mountain rescue plays out on Web, TheDenverPost.com – May 13, 2007
Friend: Climber apologized for fatal accident, 9News.com – May 8, 2007
Climber who spent night on mountain dies, 9News.com – May 8, 2007
Stranded Climber Rescued On 14er , TheDenverChannel.com – May 8, 2007
Climber injured, stranded, 9News.com – May 6, 2007
Search for ‘Scoop’ expires, SummitDaily.com – April 9, 2007
Man hit by avalanche died of heart failure, 9News.com – March 7, 2007
Outdoorsman’s Death Reminder Of Present Avalanche Dangers, TheDenverChannel.com – March 5, 2007
Man Dies In Colorado Avalanche Near Echo Lake, TheDenverChannel.com – March 5, 2007
Snowshoer trapped in slide’s debris dies, DenverPost.com – March 4, 2007
Echo Lake, north of Mount Evans, Colorado Avalanche info Center – March 3, 2007
Missing snowshoer found dead in river, 9News.com – Jan 23, 2007
Missing Snowshoer’s Body Found In River, TheDenverChannel.com – Jan. 22, 2007
Berthoud Pass Avalanche – From the victim, NeedSalt.com – Jan 7, 2007
Trapped motorist recounts avalanche experience, DenverPost.com – Jan 7, 2007
US 40 reopens after avalanche clean up, 9News.com – Jan 7, 2007
8 trapped in U.S. 40 avalanche rescued, DenverPost.com – Jan 7, 2007
Berthoud Pass Avalanche Knocks Cars Over Edge, TheDenverChannel.com Jan. 6, 2007
Stanley Slide Path, Berthoud Pass, Colorado Avalanche info Center – Jan. 6, 2007

2006

More than $30,000 spent on search for missing Marine, 9News.com – Oct. 6, 2006
Family defends missing Marine, urge him to call home, 9News.com – Oct. 6, 2006
Friends, Family Won’t Give Up Search For Missing Marine, TheDenverChannel.com – Sept 3, 2006
Search for missing climber called off, 9News.com – Sept 3, 2006
Rescuers get help from military in search for missing marine, 9News.com – Sept 2, 2006
Search crews still on look out for missing Marine, 9News.com – Sept 1, 2006
Search For Missing Marine Enters Day 3, TheDenverChannel.com – Sept 1, 2006
Search Intensifies In Hunt For Marine Who Fell While Climbing, TheDenverChannel.com – Aug 31, 2006
3 Boy Scouts found day after getting lost on hike, TheDenverPost.com – Aug 4, 2006
Man Falls 40 Feet Near Herman Lake, thedenverchannel.com – Aug 6, 2006
Boy in good spirits after four day adventure, 9News.com – June 1, 2006
OUT OF THE WOODS, Gazette.com – May 31, 2006
Lakewood boy disappears while camping with teacher, 9News.com – May 28, 2006
Man recovering after being rescued from avalanche, 9News.com – May 14, 2006
3 Missing Winter Recreationists Found Alive, 1 Still Missing, TheDenverChannel – Febuary 6, 2006
Missing hiker found alive , 9News.com – Febuary 3, 2006

2005

Teen Identified In Fatal Clear Creek Avalanche, The Denver Channel – December 22, 2005
Teen killed in avalanche , 9News.com – December 22, 2005
Missing woman found by search crew, 9News.com – December 5, 2005
One Skier Killed in Berthoud Pass Avalanche, The Denver Channel – November 6, 2005
Denver man killed in avalanche , 9News.com – November 6, 2005
Missing Centennial Hunter Found Alive, The Denver Channel – October 18, 2005
Missing hunter uses shiny juice packet to signal helicopter, 9News.com – October 18, 2005
Search For Missing Hiker Suspended, The Denver Channel October 1, 2005
‘She now walks with God;’ search called off , 9News.com October 1, 2005
Search for missing hiker ends, Vail Daily 1, 2005
Crews Gear Up For Massive Search For Missing Mom, The Denver Channel September 30, 2005
Better weather helps, but still no sign of missing hiker, 9News.com September 29, 2005
Rescuers Hopeful As Search Continues For Mom In Mountains, The Denver Channel September 29, 2005
Searchers Find Watch They Hope Belongs To Missing Woman, The Denver Channel September 28, 2005
Weather complicating search for missing Lakewood woman, 9News.com September 28, 2005
66-Year-Old Man Found Near Maroon Bells, Woman Missing Near Mount Of Holy Cross, The Denver Channel September 26, 2005
Body of missing hiker found, woman on separate hike still missing, 9News.com September 26, 2005
Missing Hiker Found Alive In Rocky Mountain National Park, TheDenverChannel.com – August 31, 2005
Search for missing hiker continues after cold night, 9News.com – August 31, 2005
Hiker Missing In Rocky Mountain National Park, TheDenverChannel.com – August 30, 2005
Missing Hiker On Mt. Evans Found Alive, TheDenverChannel.com – August 19, 2005
All smiles after man missing two nights found on Mt. Evans, 9News.com – August 19, 2005
Search For Mountain Hiker Under Way , TheDenverChannel.com – August 18, 2005
Crews find woman missing on Mount Evans, 9News.com – August 11, 2005
Missing Mountain Biker Found In Waterton Canyon, TheDenverChannel.com – August 2, 2005
Missing 12-Year-Old Boy Found In Clear Creek County, TheDenverChannel.com – August 1, 2005
Man dies at A-Basin, Avalanche death is first within marked ski run in 30 years, The Rocky Mountian- May 21 2005
Rescuers Unsure About Other Possible Victims, The Denver Channel- May 20 2005
Skiers Were Properly Equipped With Beacons, Shovels, The Denver Channel – March 28 2005
Springs Teacher Buried In Summit County Avalanche, The Denver Channel – March 25 2005
Searchers locate body of man, 9 News – March 24 2005
Avalanche Death in Colorado Backcountry , Camp4.com – March 24 2005
Skier’s Body Found In Summit County Avalanche , The Denver Channel – March 24 2005
Hiker rescued after getting lost in storm, 9News.com – March 9 2005
Lost hiker found safe, Rocky Mountain News- Febuary 22 2005
Snowshoer recovering after rescue, 9News.com- Febuary 20 2005
Missing Snowshoer Found, The Denver Channel – Febuary 20 2005

2004

One hiker rescued another falls to his death in Eldorado Canyon, 9News.com- October 22 2004
Body of Aspen-bound pilot found near Idaho Springs, Aspen Times- October 15, 2004
Missing plane found near Idaho Springs, 9News.com- October 14, 2004
Body of missing hiker found in Custer County , 9 News- July 31, 2004
Items found in search for missing hiker, 9 News- July 28, 2004
Hiker freezes to death in St. Mary’s Glacier area, 9News- May 30, 2004
Boys who wandered off near Gilpin County mine found, safe , 9News- May 17, 2004
Missing Snowmobiler found safe, 9News- April 26, 2004
Men rescued from icy mountain cliff, 9News- April 7, 2004

2003

Frantic Rescue Effort Under Way , The Denver Channel – Feb. 17, 2003
Official Report – Colorado Avalanche Information Center, CAIC.com – Jan. 24, 2003
Avalanche Wraps Back-Country Skier Around Tree, The Denver Channel – Jan. 20, 2003

2002

Searchers Find Missing Woman In Jefferson County, The Denver Channel – December 9, 2002

1998

Clear Creek avalanche kills 1, CAIC.com – April 2, 1998

1997

Weather hinders search of likely A-10 crash site, CNN

1970

NTSB Report, AirDisaster.com
Memorial ’70, Wichita State Univ.
Memorial honors WSU crash victims and family, KSN News
Playing with pain, Wichita Eagle
Wichita State suffers tragic plane crash, ESPN Classic