Here For You

When people head into Red River Gorge, they don’t plan on having an accident or getting lost. But when “nature happens,” calls for help go out to county search and rescue crews.

Make A Difference

We seek new members on an ongoing basis, and we seek a range of skills and experiences.

Professional Skills - Volunteer Team

We are a volunteer team that believes in the highest standards of training.

Want To Help Powell County Search and Rescue?
There are several ways to do it!

Powell County Search & Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit organization working in the Red River Gorge Geological Area of the Daniel Boone National Forest. The volunteers of Search & Rescue spend hundreds of hours each year donating their time and talents to rescuing folks from cliffs and rugged terrain. Each rescue is unique and each person we rescue has a story to tell. We invite you to join with us in our mission of saving lives! You can become a valuable part of this effort by helping us accomplish what we are finding to be more and more difficult: funding these rescue missions from our own pockets.

Make A Donation

Powell County Search and Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer organization funded entirely through individual donations, and fundraisings.

Become A Volunteer

There are many different roles and levels of support – you don’t have to be a world-class climber to provide an indispensable service to the search and rescue community.

Wish List

Please consider making IN-KIND material donations to Powell County Search and Rescue. Tax receipts based on the fair market value can be provided.

Who Are We?

We are an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to aiding persons lost or injured in the back country of Red River Gorge, Kentucky.

Why Donate?

Your generous contribution to our non-profit organization is 100% tax deductible and could one day save your life or the life of a loved one.

Latest Search & Rescue News

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎄⛄️

We love celebrating the spirit of Christmas (and Hanukkah) with our community!

If you’re out hiking in this cold weather, remember to dress appropriately, stay hydrated, and remain alert to changing weather conditions.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎄⛄️

We love celebrating the spirit of Christmas (and Hanukkah) with our community!

If you’re out hiking in this cold weather, remember to dress appropriately, stay hydrated, and remain alert to changing weather conditions.

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🚨Live Our Holiday Bourbon Raffle🚨
The Friends of Powell County Search & Rescue invite you to participate in our Holiday Bourbon Raffle! We’re excited to offer two exclusive bourbon sets, with tickets priced at $25 each.
Set One:
• One bottle of Buffalo Trace
• One bottle of Eagle Rare
• One bottle of Blanton’s
Set Two:
• One bottle of Weller Antique 107
• One bottle of Weller Full Proof
• One bottle of Weller Special Reserve
Ticket sales are now LIVE! Tickets can be purchased with cash, check, by scanning our QR code in comments, or www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NX96BUYGCZKNU (www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NX96BUYGCZKNU)! When purchasing, please specify which bourbon set you’re entering for a chance to win adding 1 or 2 after your name when making your donation.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors and to everyone who purchases a ticket. Your support enables the Friends of Powell County Search & Rescue to continue saving lives in the Red River Gorge.
Good luck, and thank you for your support.
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🚨Live Our Holiday Bourbon Raffle🚨
The Friends of Powell County Search & Rescue invite you to participate in our Holiday Bourbon Raffle! We’re excited to offer two exclusive bourbon sets, with tickets priced at $25 each.
Set One:
 • One bottle of Buffalo Trace
 • One bottle of Eagle Rare
 • One bottle of Blanton’s
Set Two:
 • One bottle of Weller Antique 107
 • One bottle of Weller Full Proof
 • One bottle of Weller Special Reserve
Ticket sales are now LIVE! Tickets can be purchased with cash, check, by scanning our QR code in comments, or https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NX96BUYGCZKNU (https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NX96BUYGCZKNU)! When purchasing, please specify which bourbon set you’re entering for a chance to win adding 1 or 2 after your name when making your  donation.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors and to everyone who purchases a ticket. Your support enables the Friends of Powell County Search & Rescue to continue saving lives in the Red River Gorge.
Good luck, and thank you for your support.
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