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Thank you to everyone that donated on Idaho Gives day. We received $2,306 from 36 donations.
We are an all volunteer non-profit organization, who have never charged for our services. We rely on public donations in order to provide search and rescue, and educational services. Thank you again to everyone that supported SAR.
Come learn about map and compass at the Idaho Youth Outdoor Skills Day down at the Nampa Sportsmans Warehouse
Ok, I know this is a long shot but here goes... I am a retired science teacher from Timberline High School who is now Project & Education Director at Idaho Business for the Outdoors. We are bringing Christopher Swain (the only person to swim the entire Columbia River) to Idaho in August to swim the Boise River from its source in the Sawtooth Mtns. to where it enters the Snake River near Parma. You can get more information on this unique educational expedition at our website <www.idahobo.org> but why I'm reaching out to see if any IMSR member could potentially join us from Redfish Lake to Atlanta ID, Aug. 8-11. There will only be 6 of us and we have packhorses to carry our gear into Spangle Lake and then we'll be backpacking downstream to Atlanta, water monitoring as we go. The trail may be cleared but there are no guarantees from the Forest Service. This will be a great opportunity for IMSR to get some great publicity and help us & the students of Idaho in the process. Thank you for all you do and for considering this unusual invitation. www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/education/article230089124.html?fbclid=IwAR3N1jJHuHSEsv-e8Butif...
Today is Idaho Gives day. Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue Unit is a non profit organization that does not get government funding. We rely on donations and our single fundraising event (the corn booth at the Western Idaho Fair). If you are thinking of donating today please keep us in mind.
Support Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue Unit in #IdahoGives!
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I’m ready to support Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue Unit on May 2, 2019 during Idaho Gives. Learn more about Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue Unit and all the other organizations participating in #IdahoGives.The day is almost over and we are tied with our usual competitor for non-profit funds during Idaho Gives. Lets get on-line and give us that little extra push to allow us to celebrate in victory.😍👍 🐀👎
Hiker Recounts Five-Day Ordeal Lost on Mount Baldy
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Eric Desplinter recounted his five-day ordeal Friday lost on Mounta Baldy.The Race to Robie Creek
A video from ACHD of the course!?! Many thanks to Ada County Highway District (ACHD) for all of their efforts to get the road repaired!
Please avoid this area so they can continue their work!
Wow.
use to do that all the time
Report: Body found in Boise Foothills Thursday confirmed to be missing hiker
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The body found Thursday in the Boise Foothills near the Dry Creek Trailhead has been confirmed as missing hiker Kyle Crowden. Boise County chief deputy coroner Mike Johnson confirmed the identity to CBS 2 News on Friday. Crowden had been missing since early February. There were no signs of injuries....Thank you for everything you did to find Kyle and other missing people.
D&B Show Podcast Episode 115 - Backcountry Safety
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Matt speaks with Aaron Burdin, the Public Relations Director for Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue about backcountry safety and how you can stay safe while out exploring nature and how you can prepare
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BOISE — Five miles up Bogus Basin Road on a narrow shoulder, a few passenger vehicles sat sandwiched between a sheriff’s patrol car and a search and rescue truck.This is a great article and members should share it on their FB page if able to. Mention Idaho Gives on May 2nd too.
Rescue teams continue the search for missing Boise Foothills hiker after snowpack melts
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Now that much of the snow in the Boise Foothills has melted, search and rescue teams are resuming the search for Kyle Crowden, who went for a hike on the Dry Creek Trail on Feb. 9 and has not been seen or heard from since then.I'm pretty sure you have considered this, but have you looked in the water upstream of beaver dams? I think the water was frozen at the time of the incident, so he could have fallen through ice.
A group has since been set up to help provide support in the ongoing search effort: www.facebook.com/groups/817775101892013/
Did you guys go back on Tuesday? How is the search going??
Search will resume for 27-year-old Boise hiker who went missing more than a month ago
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Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue will resume its search for Kyle Crowden, a 27-year-old hiker who went missing in the Boise Foothills off Dry Creek Trail in February.I hope they find him soon. 🙏
I remember from the last time that bathrooms were an issue for the volunteers. I live in the cluster of three houses next to the parking lot on Bogus. Please send me a message if your volunteers would like to come and use mine.
Let me know if you need volunteers
Bless you all for your efforts. Be safe.
On Feb 2 we were at the ULLR FESTIVAL AT BOGUS BASIN.
So what is an ULLR festival? ULLR is a Norse traditional god associated with archery, skiing and snow. Well, this year there was snow on the ground and ski slopes but what fell from the sky on this day (and pretty much all day), was rain. That didn’t stop the skiers from coming to the resort and participating in the festival. There were many people dressed in Norse or “Viking” type clothing and head-wear. Our booth was one of 14 vendors, games and associations that were represented just outside of the main lodge.
IMSARU members had numerous opportunities to answer questions about our organization and educate the public on what we do. The K9 members of course were a huge attraction to both children and adults.
We have been happy to be a part of the Idaho Sportsman Show past years and this year is no different. Come swing by our booth at this years event and find out about search and rescue (SAR), and IMSARU.
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Guides, outfitters, and sportsmen of all stripes converge here for a gear-filled good time. With tips on fishing, hunting, elk calling, and more, there’s plenty to do for those who chase the call of the wild. There’s even stuff for the kids with an ar [...]
Search for missing hiker in Boise foothills suspended due to weather
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All search crews have gone home Wednesday afternoon after searching for a hiker who went missing over the weekend. Crews on scene tell CBS 2 that unless there is a dramatic change in the weather, they won't be searching. "Rain, snow and visibility limitations made the search efforts challenging and....If you haven't already, you need to check the cabins on the 275 road south of shingle creek. Many cabins, out buildings trailers...
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Thank you, thank you, thank you IMSRU. You people are so amazing and I can't thank you enough for your efforts.There are no words to express the extreme sadness I am feeling right now. I am so very sad for my friend Janet Coupe and the family in not being able to find Kyle Crowden. I cannot imagine the pain of a mother when your heart is torn out. I hope that all will continue to pray for Janet and her family during this time. Please do not forget them, pray for peace and comfort, strength and healing. I believe the only way to get thru a time like this is by the grace of God and love and support of family and friends. Idaho has the most amazing, wonderful people who have reached out with volunteering their time, equipment to get to areas that no one else could get to, Idaho Mountain search & rescue unit facebook.com/163629093665463 for being out for so many hours in the cold, snow and wind, searching and so many others just going out to look, the love, prayers and support and the extremely hard work of trying to find Kyle. I want you to know how much I/we appreciated every effort big and small. Please share with anyone you know and continue searching if you happen to be up Bogus Basin road. If anyone happens to find anything, piece of clothing any signs, Please call me Sharon Morrison at 208-631-5004 as I am local or Janet at 208-599-2342. We will continue to follow up on any and all leads. Again thank you so very much and my God bless you.
My husband and a neighbor went up and checked those cabins, they didnt find any sign of anything.
Its cold and frustrating. These fine men and women give it their all even when the weather is against your efforts
I appreciate what you guys have done. I haven't stopped thinking about him. I stopped and offered to help but you have a system and had all the help you needed at that time. We are going to hike that area this weekend when the trails freeze. Thank you for all you do!!
Scaled-back search to continue Wednesday for missing hiker in Boise foothills
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Treacherous weather forced crews to temporarily suspend the search for a missing 27-year-old Boise man Tuesday night. The search will continue Wednesday morning, but this time with only a small number of highly skilled searchers who are equipped to brave the cold. According to the Ada County Sheriff...On Tuesday we were contacted by a Papa John's Pizza and asked if we would like some pizza. Well, who is going to say no to pizza? They delivered a large stack of different types of pizzas to our command center, to the joy of our searchers. Sorry this thank you took a while the information has been slowly circling IMSARU.
It's wonderful how the community has been gathering to help with the search.
Thanks to the searchers, and also to their supporters!
Very cool
Nice!!
2nd long day of searching, night has fallen and it has started snowing on the mountain. Our teams are still out in the field making their way back to the command center. Thanks to Dutch Bros Coffee, our searchers have something hot and delicious to look forward to. And thank you Abigail at CBS 2 Boise for making this happen.
Stay safe and warm guys!
It's was all Dutch Bros Coffee - we just made the call! Thank YOU for all you guys are doing to help this man and his family.
Search crews looking for missing hiker in the Boise foothills
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The 27-year-old man went for a day hike on Saturday but did not return.Praying he is found safe! Stay safe as well IMSARU teams!
If you need someone on horse back please let me know I've got a sturdy horse and mountain experience. I'd be willing to help.
Did this hiker go skiing or boarding up at Bogus instead of hiking? Why not share a picture of this guy, maybe I saw him buying smokes at the grocery store?
KTVB contacted IMSARU on backcountry survival, what you should do before you leave, what you should pack, and what should you do if you find yourself stranded in the backcountry. Our own vice-president goes through his pack explaining what you should take and why.
Backcountry Survival Guide: What to bring with you on a winter excursion in Idaho
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You're lost, cold, thirsty and hungry. Are you prepared to survive a winter night in the Idaho backcountry?Way to go-Ron
IMSARU is a founding member of the Mountain Rescue Association back in 1959, and we have been a member ever since. This is a short video that was just created showing who Mountain Rescue is.The Mountain Rescue Association (MRA) was established in 1959 at Timberline Lodge at Mount Hood, Oregon making us the oldest Search and Rescue Association in...
Every month we train on a different subject, this month was avalanche training. A large part of safety in the wilderness is prevention. We covered getting snow reports and how to read snow and terrain conditions with a large focus on how to prevent triggering an avalanche. We then had a day of field training. We went over how to use an avalanche beacon, probes, and shovel. We practiced companion rescue, patient packaging, as well as responding to large events. We went over types of snow and how to perform a Propagation Saw Test (PST). This was also a great opportunity for our members to test their snow gear. It was a beautiful day in the mountains with a record turnout from our members.
