Old Bill's Highlight #4: Finding Balance

Whether it’s an all-night slog through woods to rescue a lost hiker in the rain, running a wheeled litter up a trail to a CPR in progress, or skiing through avalanche debris carrying a heavy pack and medical gear when every second counts, Teton County Search & Rescue volunteers are known for their physical feats.

But what really sets them apart are their soft skills: compassion and respect for patients and their families, applying psychological first aid in the field, and knowing how to navigate stressful situations that lead to positive outcomes.

It's this balance between the mental and physical demands of the job that helps the volunteers be Rescue Ready throughout the year. But it's not easy, and the volunteers gain strength from your generous support.

We are just three days away from Old Bill's Fun Run, and 10 days away from the close of Giving Season. Please help us get across the finish line in style!

“I want to make sure that when I’m out in the field, I’m 100 percent ready for that person, to be there for that person, and care for them.”

— Ashley Didion, TCSAR volunteer

Old Bill's Highlight #3: Friends and Family are Everything

Pieces of gear are replaceable. Friends and family are not. That's why TCSAR volunteers will do everything possible to help reunite a lost or injured individual with their family.

"The greatest reward for being a volunteer is helping to reunite injured or lost individuals and seeing the reaction of their friends and family when a rescue goes well," says Keegan Pfeil, a TCSAR volunteer since 2015.

Halfway through this Old Bill's Giving Season, you can help make that life-saving difference by supporting the team through the TCSAR Foundation. To contribute, just click the Old Bill’s button below. Thanks for helping TCSAR volunteers stay Rescue Ready — no matter what.

Old Bill's Highlight #2: "Train Big, Rescue Small"

It's a well-known fact that rescues get all the attention. But when it comes to how TCSAR volunteers spend the majority of their time, it's all about training. And more training. And more training.

TCSAR volunteers train at least twice a month, and even more when it involves helicopter operations. Last year, the volunteers spent a collective 10,842 hours on training, with 6,195 hours on rescues. Suffice to say it's a huge time commitment — but absolutely necessary for the volunteers to be Rescue Ready.

You can help support these efforts by TCSAR volunteers to save lives by donating to TCSAR Foundation at OldBills.org. It’s the best time of year to stretch your donation to help the team. Click the button below to find out more. Thanks for supporting TCSAR!