How much was the bill on this rescue?

“If you’re going to do really dangerous things, you have to be really good at doing them.” Love it

My family was rescued by these guys in August of 2018. They have got to be the best in the world. So grateful for Vail Mountain Rescue. Truly life saving, extremely skilled and selfless people!!!!!! They literally save my daughter's life. She would not have survived another 24 hours and she is the mother of 3. Helicopter rescue.

Moral of the story is don't go climbing with a dude that can't stay on route and panics easy just because he has a trad rack. If you're struggling on a 5.6, you're either brand new to climbing, or off route.

What’s remarkable is that they do these missions for those that are alive and for those loved ones who are recovered. My father in-law was recovered in Aug 2006 on the Crestone Needles/Crestone peak area after he fell. We know he made summit on one of them because we were able to recover his sd card from his camera and he had a selfie. He always did when he climbed a 14er. Thank you for risking your lives to get our loved ones back home and for treating each one the same.

As both a climber and a Helicopter pilot... I love this on SO MANY levels! Well done to ALL involved!

I have the highest respect for these men and rescue operators

There is no greater cause then to rescue those in danger. These men are every bit of the meaning of "HERO". Their call to rescue, is their battle field. I am a former Army Medic, and these men's call to duty, far exceeded mine.

This is a downright beautiful documentary that showcases the vulnerable human element behind missions like this that most people never get to see. The average person only gets a glimpse of what missions like these are like through watered-down, glamoured-up news reports that they see on TV. Hats off to this SAR team for successfully carrying out such a difficult mission, and to CPT Henderson for putting this documentary together.

When my dad and I climbed the needle we ran into a group that had spent the night on the mountain after climbing the arette. They didn't need rescue, they just knew it would take a long time and brought a lightweight tent with them. The area they camped was, like where the rescue happened, a dinner table sized ledge with 1000ft drop on both sides. Something to know about the rock on the Crestones is that its a double edged sword. The rock is extremely solid and stable, the best climbing rock I've ever seen in my life. It also doesn't have many cracks on it making gear placement impossible in most places. Also these guys were so lucky that they had cell service to call for rescue, most of these mountains don't.

So easy to take for granted how much goes into a rescue operation. Wonderful glimpse into that world.

The description of their rescue plan around 16 minutes in is some of the most fascinating stuff I’ve learned in a while. The amount of nimble intelligence it takes to pull something like this off is astonishing.

I did all my peak-bagging before cell phones and the internet were invented. Thank God I never needed a rescue. Awesome video! I could feel my hands sweating just watching.

Wow, this just hit my KZfaq algorithm and holy crap, these men are absolute hero’s and role models. I am beyond impressed! Really great storytelling/video production too! I would have never guessed it was done in house. Amazing video all around!

Incredible! Amazing what these aircrews and rescue teams can do! Thanks Colorado Army National Guard!

What an amazing story. Kudos to those rescue techs and the national guard!

Just one of the many amazing rescues that the Colorado Army National Guard flight crews preform that are based on Buckley and up at HAATS on Eagle Airport.

Dang I watched eight minutes before I realized I was totally sucked in 😂 great story telling, it communicated the drama and fear of their experience and I appreciated the inclusion of climbing vocab explanations

Amazing footage here, and really interesting to see how this type of rescue happens. I’ve attempted Crestone Needle twice in the past few years, that mountain is the real deal!

I’m glad KZfaq put this in my algo. Thanks to SAR and all involved for all they do!

Great work to all involved! The pilots are total pros. The fact thay they do these missions as 'training' is incredible.

very nice production - showing what actually happened -

Amazing!! Scary as hell just for me listening to the story, I thought they were going to say...and then this happened!! But nothing happen which was great. 2 climbers recued by some amazing people.. not exactly nothing but nobody got hurt, the helicopter didn't run out of fuel etc etc.. routine op..yeh right!! well done everyone.. now my heart can settle down. I'm an old lady after all...

These guys are absolutely incredible. Risking their own lives because of others poor decisions. All these rescuers easily could have died. And yet, they went in there to save the lives of two people they don't know.

Stellar production! Thank you for sharing our story!

Absolutely the best rescue video I've ever seen. Great details and commentary. 👍👍👍

Must watch, captures the details that our crews routinely go though to make complicated things look easy, so proud of the men and women who put the hours in every day to safely execute life changing complex and dangerous things!

Not to shit on the guy but if you can climb back up to your highpoint, your climbing partner was right, should've rappel down instead of risking the rescuer.

An incredible production from Remington Henderson. Well done! Thank you for sharing our story!

badass production. God bless rescue teams. Professionals in the best sense possible

I got a feeling the other guy was a big pissed he wanted to call for a rescue.

This rescue blows me away. I sure don't know what better is. this rescue was a solid 10.

These men are REAL heroes. Knowing how passionate these people are about saving me or my loved ones if the worst should happen is really moving. If you do any kind of hiking or climbing you really can't thank these guys enough

Outstanding video and SAR mission.

I admire anyone who risk their life for another. This was an amazing rescue and the bravery these men have is amazing to me. Great job and glad everything went as so expertly planned during the rescue.

So proud of the efforts of our COARNG Aviation family! The courage, dedication to service, and willingness of our Troops and community partners (Alpine Rescue Team) to be there for our fellow citizens in distress is inspiring. Great documentary!

These pilots are rock stars. Keeping that Blackhawk steady at 14k in not easy at all!

I had literal chills multiple times through this! Thanks for sharing!

So impressive to get a better understanding of how skilled are Colorado Army National Guard pilots are! Such an honor to serve alongside them.

Captivating and inspiring story. Thanks for sharing.

we attempted this route back in summer of 97' ended up climbing Humboldt Peak across the valley. Beautiful valley.........

If I could describe the communication and incredible teamwork by the guards and the rescue team would be OUTSTANDING job. Respect from Sweden

Wow this is truly amazing! Thank you for sharing this breathtaking story!

I watched this video with my kids and we were all mesmerized with the amazing work, dedication, and sacrifice that all members have to do in order to continue to save lives! Thank you!

We are so LUCKY to have SICK ASS PILOTS who willing to help when needed !!

What a story. I'm so grateful for the SAR folks who dedicate themselves to helping others. Real heroes.

I thank God for people like you, every day! You are incredible!!

This is... G O L D !!! With the music and attention to detail. Good stuff As far as the rescue though, and I don't know every detail, but seems like that was a waste of resources. Could they not repel? What am I missing? Must be a lot

Climbers should always be prepared to stay the night. We don’t need to endanger SAR even more and have them use night vision goggles unless the climber is about to die. Thank you cheers -G Lenny from Denver

Thank you CHRT and Colorado Army National Guard...just outstanding professionals!

This is fascinating. I remember that when I was a teenager, I was really into scuba diving, and found forums where people did accident analyses of diving incidents. I found those very informative when handled well, and it was interesting to learn about possible gear failures, how to respond to those, how accident happen in a chain of events, how different preparation, lack of physical preparation, or gear, or communication, or overlooked environmental conditions, or even how psychological factors can make a difference in outcomes. How decision making can be impaired in emergency situations, and how important it is therefore to think and plan for them ahead of time, so you already know what to do. Now I backpack a lot and I'm getting into climbing. I'm surprised at how few ressources I see like that - or maybe I'm not looking in the right place? But this documentary is very informative! Both for learning about how rescues work, but also from what lessons can be gleaned from the events. Thanks!

Top shelf coverage, great story! Well done!!!

Great rescue mission. I’m glad they were able to get them off the needle despite all the complications from the aircraft.

Great story, and awesome rescue. Nice work to the air crew and the rescue techs.

Thanks for sharing this story! So inspiring and so incredible all the training and work that goes into pulling one of these rescues off. Breathtaking the terrain they did this in! SO grateful this was a safe and successful rescue!

Thanking God for the entire SAR team & their amazing skills! SAR Motto: So that others may live!

Such a badass job.

That was great. Climbing Ellingwood Arete was one of the best days of my life, but I can understand how it would be easy to get off route. The upper portion of the route is very complex.

What an inspiring and well-told story. Makes me want to push myself to do some form of volunteer search and resuce.

Lesson from this is don't do something very dangerous with someone you just met on the internet.

Absolutely phenomenal job by everyone.

Wow. Amazing! Well done Rescuers, Helicopter Pilots!

Great video, CPT Henderson! Excellent job showing our Soldiers in action!

This was very well put together.

Great story telling in this video, bravo Colorado National Guard!!

These rescue guys are studs

Great video work capturing an amazing story. This video shows all the critical links and relationships that go into a rescue operation and the complexity of making it all come together with limited time to plan and execute. Make sure you watch!

Heroes in action!!! Well done sirs.

Humbling to think of the great work they do!

It's crazy that some of our national guard guys are like special forces level pilot skill. I would have loved a brief summary of pilot resumes. How well the pilot placed the rescue tech when he lowered him was just freaking perfect.

Gotta admit I’m conflicted. Yea,I’m 61 and from an era where we simply knew we had to self-rescue or die. No options available. Somewhat infamously, i fell 60’ off the Diamond (Longs Peak) during an attempted winter ascent and had a paralyzed spine, forced bivi in a winter storm and a several mile crawl out. I have raised my now 16 year-old daughter as a mountain athlete in the mold of my era. Seems like the more proficient and kickass modern rescues become, a psychological paradigm has shifted creating a new and ever growing demographic of less experienced outdoor/mountain “athletes” that just go for projects for which they may not be ready. They seem eased by the growing fact that, well? We can always call for a rescue. 🤷🏽‍♂🙏🏾💯🕉

Great message on the brave things they do on a regular basis.

All that training down to one epic moment 🤘🤘

Incredible feats matched with excellent cinematography!

Someone like Mr dale atkins is absolutely the face you’d want too see when being rescued.

Great video! Thank you for creating and sharing this story!

Great video. It’s always great to see inside the lives of our soldiers. CPT Henderson is doing a great job with all of these video. Like a share please you won’t regret it.

Loved this. Wondering though what’s scarier, getting rescued off a mountain or getting the bill in the mail.

Interesting insight into not just this rescue but the bigger view of search and rescue operations. Thank you for the video and production. Dale's perspective was great. The pink tricam! Shredded space blanket, lol. But to see how much is put on the line for a questionable rescue!

That is crazy! Well done, y’all!

...you rock climbers sometime bring out the most caring and daring. gratefull you must be to finally get off the small high space. dl

Legends, absolute legends.

Holy F that's cool. I helped out with a chopper rescue on Princeton. Would love to be part of a chopper crew. Nice work boys!

Living in the ditch yosar is a class above all

Well done guys !! 👍

Even with snow and ice cover these guys had every opportunity to triple check route conditions and make an educated decision to move forward or not. Their ego resulted in a rescue, not the terrain.

Awesome rescue 👏

You guys are amazing!

Dale Atkins is my hero!

way to go guys!

Incredible work and incredible story. I’m just an observer watching this on KZfaq but I feel like the harness should be completely detached from the hoist while it’s being put on to the guy getting rescued in the event the helicopter has any kind of issues. If the helicopter loses a little bit of stability & the guy is attached to the hoist but the harness is completely attached, he gets thrown off the mountain. I notice in other rescue videos, the harness isn’t attached/latched to the hoist until it’s completely secure & double checked by the rescuer, then they attach the hook on the hoist. Again, I know nothing about this other than watching on KZfaq. I just put myself in the shoes of the guy being rescued. Great job by the rescue team.

Very interesting and well told!!

underrated documentary not even 1k subs what’s going on here

Great film

Great Story and Great Rescue. I love the Needle and Camping at the alpine Lake. 5 amazing 14'ers in one heavenly location. How do you find New Rescue Operators?

Sick Hoist. Brief the plan. Run the mission.

Are the mountaineers rescuers volunteers? If so that is incredible that they would take one much risk. Of course thanks to the national guard members as well taking on as much risk.

Heroes. Badass

Absolutely wonderful and these dedicated people putting their lives on the line for those in need. I am wondering how much this costs and who pays for it. Are the rescued charged later? Thanks to these dedicated people!

Wow, that's epic