Mountain Rescue Association in South America
Private organization dedicated to public service and specializing in the search and rescue operations in mountains and areas of difficult access.
High Mountain Rescue Association in South America. We are an organization dedicated to search, rescue and assistance in mountainous environments and remote and difficult-to-access areas.
These associations are made up of highly trained professionals in various disciplines related to rescue, as well as committed volunteers who prioritize the safety and well-being of hikers, mountaineers and travelers in these regions.
Has operational bases and camps in strategic locations, as well as off-road vehicles and helicopters to access remote areas.
Includes certified mountain guides, specialized rescuers, doctors and paramedics trained in first aid and medical care in high mountains, and helicopter pilots.
The association is equipped with advanced technical gear such as rope and anchor systems, radio and satellite communication devices, and emergency medical equipment.
Many of these associations have cooperation agreements with international rescue organizations and participate in training programs and knowledge exchange.
Transportation/ repatriation to home hospital of choice for members requiring hospitalization.
Real-time help with destination health-care systems, visa and passport issues, translation and more.
Mountain guides do INTERNATIONAL COURSE SECURITY AND RESCUE IN ROUGH AREAS every year due to security protocols.
Andean Rescue in South America is a specialized rescue service that focuses on providing assistance in emergencies that occur in the mountainous regions of the Andes Mountains. This concept brings together multidisciplinary teams of rescuers, mountain guides, lifeguards and volunteers trained to operate in extreme conditions at high altitudes.
Bolivian Association of Mountain Guides is the only professionally trained, qualified, certified and accredited rescue team. Guides AGMT.
Ecuadorian Association of Mountain Guides to carry out search and rescue operations in dangerous or extreme situations.
We are a Mountain Guides and Volunteer Organization that Searches for and Rescues people in Mountainous and hard-to-Reach Areas.
We are a Group Specialized in High Mountain Rescue, made up of experienced Mountain Guides, Rescuers and Volunteers trained in search techniques. specialized in high mountains.
The Andean Relief Corps (CSA) is a Volunteer Organization that Specializes in Search and Rescue in Mountains and hard-to-reach areas. Formed by Mountain Guides
We are a Group of Volunteers, Mountain Guides from the Andean Rescue Corps Who have been instrumental in Safeguarding the lives of Mountaineers in Colombia.
is to ensure the safety and protection of people who carry out activities in high mountain environments. This organization works in prevention, rescue and assistance in emergency situations in mountainous areas, especially in remote or difficult to access places. Its work includes:
They provide assistance to mountaineers, tourists and adventurers who face dangerous situations, whether due to accidents, unexpected weather changes or health problems related to altitude.
They offer specialized training in rescue techniques, first aid in the mountains, navigation in difficult terrain and survival in extreme conditions.
They work together with local governments, national parks, indigenous communities and other organizations to ensure safety on trekking and climbing routes.
In addition to rescues, the association focuses on raising awareness of the risks associated with mountain activities, educating tourists and professionals on best practices to minimize risks.
Mountain Rescue Association is partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens. We highly recommend enroll with Global Rescue, in particular for peaks over 7000m. Read more
If you have an accident in the mountains, please call the following «Mountain Rescue» numbers. To use the emergency SMS service: «Send a text message to the following WhatsApp numbers with more information» + details of the incident + location.
+51 943 081 066
+51 985 302 290
+591 76200717
+591 76235806
Mountain Rescue Team Members are on call, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to recover climbers from precipitous crags, reunite lost walkers with their pals and ensure injured and sick casualties are safely delivered into vital hospital care.
A Mountain Rescuer is a Professional who specializes in the search, recovery and assistance of people in emergency situations in mountainous environments. These experts are trained to handle a variety of complex and dangerous scenarios that can arise in high and remote terrain. Here is a detailed description of their role and skills.
We are the only private company leading Altitude Rescue at 6000 meters.
Run by a headquarters composed of highly experienced Peruvian mountain guides
Our guides are certified by IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA, the gold standard in mountain guiding certifications
Our guides are certified by IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA, the gold standard in mountain guiding certifications
The first private mountain rescue association The Mountain Rescue Association of South America (MRAS), founded on October 1, 2020. This private organization is based in Peru and Bolivia and plays a fundamental role in search and rescue service in rugged terrain & in High Mountain special.
