What the Goats Already Know: Recognizing Altitude Hazards of the Colorado Rockies

Come join us at Alpine Rescue Team for an eye-opening event on recognizing altitude hazards in the stunning Colorado Rockies. Learn from experts in the field about how to stay safe while exploring the high country. Discover what the goats already know about surviving at high altitudes. Don't miss out on this informative and potentially life-saving event!

Recognizing Altitude Hazards of the Colorado Rockies—Altitude Illnesses, Lightning Danger and Hypothermia. These common problems affect human veteran mountaineers and out-of-state visitors alike. Attend Alpine's 2024 "Skills for the Hills" presentation to learn to recognize the factors and conditions that precipitate what can be serious situations, so you can avoid an emergency in the backcountry.

Howard Paul is a decades-long veteran of Alpine Rescue Team. Now a "Reserve Rescue" member, he has 24 years of field active experience and works behind the scenes as a public information officer, preventive SAR educator and assistant to Alpine's communications and vehicle directors. He has taught at more than 20 SAR conferences and has been published numerous times. He is a past-president of the Colorado SAR Association.

Skills for the Hills is Alpine Rescue Team's public wilderness and backcountry education program. Our classes are free, however, we appreciate donations at the door. We never charge you, your family or the local authorities for search and rescue.

Support Alpine Rescue Team and all Colorado SAR teams by purchasing a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) Card. Buy a five-year ($12) or one-year ($3) card online. And support Colorado SAR teams and our state parks by purchasing your Keep Colorado Wild Pass when you register your motor vehicle.

"Skills for the Hills" is used with permission of Mountain Aid, Scotland.

Free to attend, but please register.