Avalanche burials. A speed glider crash. Injured rock climbers and mountain bikers. Lost and hypothermic hikers. Drownings. For Summit County Rescue Group, 2022 proved to be a busy and deadly year as the.
In the summer months, people flock to Summit County to take advantage of the area’s vast trail system, and among those looking to stretch their legs are hikers willing to ascend to the top of.
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A five-hour-long search ensued Wednesday, Sept. 7, after a member of a hunting party failed to return to camp Tuesday night. A call went out to rescuers Wednesday morning, and the man was found alive.
A “cliffed out” hiker led rescuers up the north face of Mount Royal Wednesday, July 27. The 4.5 hour rescue ended with minor injuries to the hiker and a pizza party for everyone involved. “This.