Comments on: Impromptu Rescue on Red Mountain Pass

By: Ven P

Ven P — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:14:34 +0000

Great to hear the driver got out unscathed. Lucky for him. Timely rescue and great collective help.

In summer of 2011, little did we know how scary the highway was when my wife and I embarked on a trip from Colo Springs to Durango and when we got to the top of this pass it was too late to turn around and it was almost dark and the ride scared the heck out of me. I can still feel it today. Unforgettable drive. Scary but magical place.

By: Jim Moran

Jim Moran — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:54:07 +0000

What a great story! I came across this while searching for pictures of snowcats in anticipation of a trip to Mammoth in March. Very glad to hear you helped save a stranger’s life. As others have said, God was watching over you that day.

By: Mark Mahlum

Mark Mahlum — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 03:21:53 +0000

One more thing. The Ouray Search and Rescue is a class organization. In September of 2009, they rescued my wife in the Amphitheater above Ouray. She had slipped and severely broken her leg while hiking a semi- steep section of trail. Two rescues within nine months for this family. Our thanks goes out to Ouray Search and Rescue!

Mark Mahlum
Bayfield, Co.

By: Mark Mahlum

Mark Mahlum — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 03:16:22 +0000

The driver who was rescued is my daughter’s father-in-law. Both he and his wife are devout Christians and wonderful folks who live in Montrose. The entire family is so grateful for his survival because his two little grandsons (also my grandsons) will be better off for having him.

Mark

By: HedzRed

HedzRed — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 03:32:56 +0000

Nice work guys, you made the difference in this mans life and all risked your lives. I’ve only traveled this pass in the summer and refuse to take it in the winter. It’s even scary in the summer time and i usually straddle the center line heading south, the drops offs are just too much for me to deal with. It is probably the most scary highway in Colorado. Thanks for helping this man to safety, you really made a difference! Guys like you rule and we need you all!

By: carole rivera

carole rivera — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:46:15 +0000

To all those involved in the rescue YOU GUYS ARE GREAT!!! Thank you for your competent and expedient rescue.

By: Fred Hutt

Fred Hutt — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:21:06 +0000

On behalf of La Plata County SAR I would like to congratulate everyone on a job well done, and the good fortune of the day! It’s great to see all your dedication and training turn into a successful outcome.

By: David Talamantes

David Talamantes — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:40:36 +0000

Now that is GOD at work!! We have known the driver for many years! You all were in the right place at the right time! Is it not funny how GOD works things out! Kelly the driver has more to do in his life! Thank You for listening to the insight that LORD gave you that day.

By: jim bowlin

jim bowlin — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:41:01 +0000

Thank the Lord first and all the helpers next. My friend Kelly, his wife and little dog Shorty I see several times a week.
Thank you God for your guidance.

By: Nick Spence

Nick Spence — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:22:57 +0000

Good job–be proud of yourselves. You should feel that helping on a rescue was an excellent day.

~Nick
Durango, CO