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N THE COVER: Members of Chaffee County Search and Rescue evacuate a hiker who was caught in a snowstorm wearing a hooded sweatshirt and no survival equipment.

Sponsor Spotlight: 

Communication is key in SAR operations and outdoor adventures in general. Rocky Talkie is a company committed to helping people stay in touch outside and supporting the search and rescue community. The company offers rugged two-way radios with impressive durability, battery life and user-friendly features. This year the company has offered up a beefier five-wat radio with even greater longevity and range. RT gives back to SAR through yearly grants to SAR teams.
The company highlights extraordinary missions and the people who undertake them. A portion of each radio sale also goes back into SAR. Learn more here.