Vail Mountain Rescue Group is a non-profit group of volunteer men and women. We are trained and prepared to respond to any type of back-country emergency . Our area of responsibility is primarily Eagle County, although we will respond anywhere in Colorado, or if circumstances indicate, we will respond anywhere our services may be helpful.

We operate under the authority of the Eagle County Sheriff, maintain national certification through the mountain rescue association (MRA), and are active members of the Colorado Search and Rescue Board (CSRB).

Our members are experienced in a wide variety of back-country specialties: Vertical Rock Rescue, Ice and Snow Evacuation, Whitewater Rescue, and Cave Rescue, just to name a few. Special emphasis is placed on: