CareFlight of the Rockies

06/05/2026

Always great working with professionals!

05/26/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, 🇺🇸CareFlight was proud to land at Sam Suplizio field for tonight’s JUCO game. ⚾️💙
CareFlight was piloted by William “Woody” Woodward, US Army CW3, Ret. Woody was an Apache Pilot with 5 tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Woody had the honor of flying in Army veteran Michael Gear and his son Grant. Thank you to all of our country’s military members for your service. 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

Memorial Day...Honoring and Remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/22/2026

**Celebrating EMS Week***
CareFlight of the Rockies salutes our outstanding pre‑hospital clinicians and EMS partners during EMS Week, May 17–23, 2026.

To the EMTs, paramedics, flight crews, dispatchers, and all first responders across our region: you are the first called, the steady hands on scene, and the comforting presence en route. You bring lifesaving care to patients where they are and guide them safely to where they need to be.

Thank you for your courage, skill, and compassion. Congratulations and our deepest gratitude for everything you do—today and every day.

04/27/2026

04/05/2026

Our partners at CareFlight of the Rockies never fail to amaze us with where and how they land in order to pick up patients needing the highest levels of care. Our partners at the Grand Junction Fire Department worked seamlessly with CareFlight to access the patient and get them safely to the care needed while Deputy Klein provided extra hands for moving pieces and keeping the area safe for our partners to do their critical work.

Should you choose to adventure out into the further stretches of the county, please:
- tell someone where you are going
- tell someone what time you are expected to return
- bring extra water and snacks
- bring sunscreen and a jacket
- bring a fully charged phone

Stay safe, Mesa County! We're always here when you need us.

03/23/2026

Pitkin County, Colorado – March 18, 2026 – Early this morning, at 12:30 AM, the Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center received an SOS from an Apple device reporting one stranded climber on Capitol Peak’s Northwest Buttress Route, which was the subject’s intended route.

Mountain Rescue Aspen (MRA) was in contact with the subject throughout the night and advised the subject to stay put until sunrise. The original report was that the climber had cold injuries to their hands and feet and was unable to move. The subject contacted MRA later during the overnight period and provided an update that they felt they could start moving under their own power. As the night continued, the information provided was that the injured climber could not walk out and required further assistance.

At 5:15 AM, Careflight of the Rockies launched from Montrose and flew over to assess the situation. Concurrently, MRA worked with Colorado Search & Rescue (CSAR) to put the Colorado National Guard and HAATS on standby in case a hoist was required. After some time, the subject was able to slowly make it down from the NW Buttress on Capitol, to Capitol Pass under their own power. Careflight was able to land on Capitol Pass, pick up the subject, and transport them to Aspen Valley Health (AVH) by 6:45 AM.

Mountain Rescue Aspen would like to thank Careflight of the Rockies, Colorado Search and Rescue, and HAATS for their assistance in this rescue.

The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the dedicated, all-volunteer team at Mountain Rescue Aspen. Mountain Rescue Aspen and the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office remind backcountry users to always have a backcountry partner, carry a personal satellite device, know the route and your abilities, pre-plan your trips while avoiding late starts, and set turn-around times. It is important to always have the right clothing and gear for the projected weather conditions, and be prepared to spend an unplanned night in the mountains if the situation warrants it.

03/01/2026

It’s time to celebrate 🎉🎊🥳 our amazing flight nurse James! He just hit a HUGE milestone — 300 flights with CareFlight! 🚁🚁🚁 Your dedication, skill, and heart make a difference every single day. We’re so lucky to have you on the team 💙 Thank you for all that you do! 🙌✨
Share some love for James below! 👇👏