San Juan County Search and Rescue

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“he executive director reviews and approves the form 990 prior to being finalized. All members of the governing body are provided with a copy of form 990 once finanlized.”

“Annually all board members review any potential confics and communicate with the Board. During the year, if any potential conflicts arise, they are discussed at that time.”

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“Since 1962, the Silverton Avalanche School has educated backcountry travelers about the hazards of the mountains. As the oldest, continuosly operating snow safety and avalanche education program in the United States, Silverton Avalanche School is dedicated to empower our students with the tools, technologies, tactics and techniques to make competent decisions in cosequential mountain terrain.”

“Silverton Avalanche School aspires to equip recreational and professional students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to make informed decisions in hazardous mountain terrain, thereby aiming to prevent accidents and fatalities. For over six decades, Silverton Avalanche School has provided avalanche and snow science education and safety training. The school also provides Search and rescue training and support services based in the rugged alpine environment of San Juan County Colorado. 23-24 School year- Celebrated the organizations 61st season of operation Hosted 5th annual Snow and Avalanche ConferenceFacilitated 60 public trainings and custom courses educating over 600 students Provided curriculum to hundred more student through the SAS Provider Network Professional Program 20 Professional level courses across 4 states using 20 PRO faculty and field instructors Published our second professional field book15 Recreational level courses in Colorado and New Mexico using 13 REC faculty and field instructorsServed over 300 students and SAS piloted 2 youth specific courses in Silverton16 Rescue courses- 13 were recreational level and 3 were professional level 10 instructorsLeading provider of professional avalanche search and rescue training to ski patrol, backcountry rescue teams and mechanized rescuers. Helicopter training collaboration with Flight for Life Colorado. Facilitated the second annual southern region dog camp in collaboration with Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment (C-RAD)”

“Since 1962, the Silverton Avalanche School has educated backcountry travelers about the hazards of the mountains. As the oldest, continuosly operating snow safety and avalanche education program in the United States, Silverton Avalanche School is dedicated to empower our students with the tools, technologies, tactics and techniques to make competent decisions in cosequential mountain terrain.”