When someone is lost or hurt in the mountains, volunteers answer.
The KSAR Foundation funds the gear and training that keep the all-volunteer Killington Search & Rescue team ready, so they don't have to pay for it themselves.
Rescue gear and training are expensive
Killington Search & Rescue is an all-volunteer team that operates under the Killington Police Department. The town funds the basics, but the gear and advanced training a backcountry rescue team needs cost more than a municipal budget can cover.
Too often, that gap has been filled by volunteers buying their own equipment. The foundation exists so the community can close that gap instead, and lighten the load on local taxpayers too.
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LocateStabilizeTransport
KSAR finds people who are lost or injured, stabilizes them on scene, and carries them out to a higher level of care.
Every dollar goes to the team
Beyond basic administrative costs, all money raised buys gear and training for KSAR volunteers.
Rescue equipment
Technical and medical gear for finding, treating and carrying patients out of rough terrain.
Advanced training
Courses and certifications that go beyond what the town's budget can support.
Less cost to taxpayers
Community support reduces what local taxpayers and volunteers pay out of pocket.
Our 2026 sponsors
Local businesses and partners help keep KSAR equipped. Meet our sponsors →
Help keep rescuers ready
Every gift goes toward gear and training for the KSAR team.