Comments on: Impromptu Rescue on Red Mountain Pass

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

By: Jim H

Jim H — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:49:47 +0000

I ould gladly go for that beer and a sandwich. What you called a cursed day was pretty miraculous to me. That’s some beautiful country up there in Colorado. The Lord put y’all in the right place to help another soul. Wonderful story and great pictures. Thanks for sharing – jh

By: Mark Sheets

Mark Sheets — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:59:06 +0000

You know for sure that God is watching out for you when you crash and a SAR team is so quick at hand. Happened to me with Helo crash in 99 and I was sure glad my SAR comrades were there so fast. You guys got to save a life and still play in the same day. The way I see it, your ski day was not abbreviated, it was punctuated! Well Done OMRT! Mark – LCSAR

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:23:27 +0000

I loved the inspirational story and pictures. “As luck would have it” or “as God would have it.” I see this as not a coincidence – the rescue crew arriving 2 minutes after the accident and how the truck miraculously landed on its box rear side down – but as a God-incidence. I praise God for protecting my friend and parishioner Kelly, the truck driver.

By: Melody

Melody — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:12:17 +0000

Great story, great photographs, good work everyone!!!!

As Father Nat(from Ouray), would say, it is all in how you look at it. It was a day full of blessings.
I don’t think any of you will look back on this day and think of it as a ruined ski day, it was a day of everything working out well in the end.

By: Pat and Buck Buchanan

Pat and Buck Buchanan — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:00:03 +0000

Hi Jack- Your photos are beautiful and your narration is clear and interesting. You really have talent. Hope all is going well with you and your folks. Say hello from us and keep having fun.

By: Ben Molina

Ben Molina — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:56:23 +0000

Great Work!!! That’s what being on SAR is all about…taking pride in helping others. If I ever get in a jam I would DEFINATELY want Kevin and Mark coming to get me. Thanks for the strong work with Rigging for Rescue in September in Summit! You guys are awesome! Ben-SCRG.