About WEMR
  • WEMR has 30 members trained in general rescue, several of whom have specialties and six certified EMTs.
  • WEMR members are backcountry users who enjoy passing on their skills to others.
  • WEMR works under the care of the Gunnison County Sheriff's Department.
  • WEMR members are prepared to respond within minutes of a call from the Sheriff's Department.
  • West Elk Wilderness Area is the largest roadless area in Colorado.
  • West Elk Wilderness Area has 200 miles of foot trails. Raggeds Wilderness Area has 49 miles of foot trails.
  • The Black Canyon of the Gunnison becoming a National Park has increased visitation immensely.
  • Popularity of adventure sports has greatly increased in the last five years.
  • Recent books written about the Black Canyon of the Gunnison will draw even more visitors.
  • Colorado has the largest number of avalanche accidents in the US, over twice as many as the #2 state (Alaska).

 

Services Provided

Search for any party believed to be lost or injured

Wilderness Medical Evacuation

High Angle Rescue

Avalanche Rescue

West Elk Mountain Rescue
P.O. Box 1044 Paonia, CO 81428
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last updated July 15, 2005