~ Est. 1974 ~

50 Years of Service

774 Rescues

366 Volunteers

0 Paid Staff

The Ouray Mountain Rescue Team is a nonprofit organization providing technical rescue and emergency medical services for Ouray County, and mutual aid for the surrounding mountain communities of southwestern Colorado.

Our team consists entirely of volunteers, and our services are free - we do not charge anyone for searches or rescues.

If you have an emergency in the backcountry, call 911 to initiate our response!

Now Taking Pre-Orders for 50th Anniversary T-Shirts!

To celebrate our 50th year of operations in 2024, we have designed a special golden anniversary T-shirt. Starting this spring, these shirts will be available for purchase in every size at many local shops in Ouray and Ridgway, including Ouray Mountain Sports, Ridgway Adventure Sports, Mountain Fever, and Ouray Glassworks & Pottery.

Additionally, Ouray Mountain Sports is now taking pre-orders online!

All proceeds support OMRT’s ongoing operations.

The NEW 2024 Ouray Mountain Rescue T-shirt, celebrating our 50th anniversary!

Artwork by local artist, Kylee Firlit.

Donor Funded

Unlike other first responder agencies such as Police, Ambulance, or even Volunteer Fire Departments, Ouray Mountain Rescue has no paid staff and there is no tax base or guaranteed public budget to support our operations. Our annual operations are funded exclusively by individual donations, merchandise sales, and discretionary grants from community partners.

Please donate now, or visit our Support page to learn about other ways you can help!

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