Lecture Series: History of Summit County Search and Rescue

Fifty-four years ago, a group of back country recreationalists met to discuss forming a volunteer search and rescue team in Summit County. The next year, the Summit County Rescue Group (SCRG) registered itself as a nonprofit organization with the State of Colorado. In its first year, the dozen or so members of SCRG handled eight search and rescue calls. Last year, the Group’s 75 volunteers responded to over 200 requests for help that came through the County’s 911 call center. Come listen to how search and rescue has changed over the last half century from Glen Kraatz, a 26-year veteran with SCRG and one of the Team’s Mission Coordinators.
All the lectures are free to attend. Seating is limited and is first come, first serve. For indoor lectures, please leave your pets and food at home. Doors open at 11:45am to allow staff and our speaker time to set up.