About Us

Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR) was started in 1993 to provide vital search and rescue services to Teton County and surrounding areas. Volunteers are expected to be ready to respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Since its inception, TCSAR volunteers have spent thousands of hours honing their skills in all areas of rescue procedures including:

Swift Water Rescue
Avalanche Rescue
Cave Rescue
Downed Aircraft ELT Tracking
Navigation
Lost Person Search
Helicopter Operations
High Angle Rescue
Wilderness Emergency Medicine and Patient Evacuation
Backcountry Skiing and Snowmobile Rescue

Operations Volunteers & Board Members

Terri Romanowski

Terri Romanowski
Galen Parke

Galen Parke

Member since 2010

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: skiing, hiking, mountain biking

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: civil engineering and volunteer ski patrol

One thing I always bring on a rescue: Knife
Aric Ratcliff

Aric Ratcliff

Member since 2010

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Skiing, Snowboarding, Climbing

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: with my girls, in GTNP

One thing I always bring on a rescue: compass
Chris Leigh

Chris Leigh

Member since 2010

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Mountain Biking, backcountry skiing, reviewing avalanche accidents for lessons learned

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: spending time with my wife and pets

One thing I always bring on a rescue: whistle
Ryan Talermo

Ryan Talermo

Member since 2010

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: skiing, kayaking, greater area knowledge

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: riding a desk or enjoying seasonal activities

One thing I always bring on a rescue: brain
Cody Lockhart

Cody Lockhart

Member since 2010

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: skiing, kayaking, climbing

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: my garden

One thing I always bring on a rescue: socks
Ethan Lobdell

Ethan Lobdell

Member since 2010

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Skiing, High Angle, Training

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: Teaching

One thing I always bring on a rescue: Extra Layers
Scott Stolte
Board Member

Scott Stolte - Board Member

Member since 2007

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: BC Skiing, Wilderness Travel, River

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: powder, fishing, single track and Family

One thing I always bring on a rescue: TP
Alex Norton

Alex Norton

Member since 2007
Ed Fries
Board Member

Ed Fries - Board Member

Member since 2007

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: skiing, kayaking, camping

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: walking the dogs

One thing I always bring on a rescue: extra clothes
Will Smith

Will Smith

Member since 2005

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: helping people in remote environment, team training

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: working in the ER, with my family, on the road teaching

One thing I always bring on a rescue: headlamp
Albert Wheeler
Board Member

Albert Wheeler - Board Member

Member since 2007

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Short Haul, Skiing, High Angle Rescue

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: with my family outside

One thing I always bring on a rescue: whistle
Robb Sgroi

Robb Sgroi

Member since 2005

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Alpine Touring, Road Biking, Chess

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: at Teton Conservation District. Working on Masters

One thing I always bring on a rescue: sense of purpose
Jon Wiedie

Jon Wiedie

Member since 2005

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: medical training, avy training, being part of a great team

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: running rivers, plotting the next adventure

One thing I always bring on a rescue: headlamp
Nate Fuller

Nate Fuller

Member since 2005

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Skiing, Climbing, Kayaking

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: Alaska

One thing I always bring on a rescue: Headlamp
Chris Stiehl

Chris Stiehl

Member since 2000

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Skiing, Alpine Climbing, Rafting/Fishing

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: Working, ON the River, In the Mountains

One thing I always bring on a rescue: Headlamp
Darin Martens

Darin Martens

Member since 2000

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Swiftwater, Skiing, Ops

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: River Rafting, Skiing, House Remodeling

One thing I always bring on a rescue: Gerber Multi-Tool
Tim Cully

Tim Cully

Member since 1993

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Skiing, Hiking, Float Fishing

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: On the River

One thing I always bring on a rescue: Weatherproof Matches
Mike Estes

Mike Estes

Member since 1993

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Skiing, Snowmobiling

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: Home with my kids and at work

One thing I always bring on a rescue: tin of dermatone
Tim Ciocarlan
Board Member

Tim Ciocarlan - Board Member

Member since 1993

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: skiing, playing in the backcountry, flying

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: flying, fishing, working, running, biking

One thing I always bring on a rescue: That thing on top of my shoulders
Brendan McDermot

Brendan McDermot

Member since 2001

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: avalanche rescue, managing searches

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: With my daughter, trail running, backcountry skiing

One thing I always bring on a rescue: headlamp
Ryan Combs

Ryan Combs

Member since 2010

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: backcountry skiing, floating the Snake River & hiking

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: With my 10 month old daughter. I look forward to showing her all Jackson has to offer!

One thing I always bring on a rescue: A phone!
Mike Nelson
Board Member

Mike Nelson - Board Member

Member since 2004

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Rope rescue, short haul, caving

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: In the woods/mountains/rivers

One thing I always bring on a rescue: Backpack
Eric Helgoth

Eric Helgoth

Member since 2004

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Skiing/ snowboarding, snow mobile, finding lost people and bringing them home..

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: Work, Mountain biking, Photography

One thing I always bring on a rescue: sense of humor! at 3 am when it's cold and snowing heavy wet flakes, you're gonna need it!
Jennifer Sparks

Jennifer Sparks

Member since 1998

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: skiing, schlepping gear, hiking

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: hanging with my family, Skiing, running, working, drinking coffee.

One thing I always bring on a rescue: headlamp, extra gloves, hand warmers
Jamie Yount

Jamie Yount

Member since 2007

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Rock Climbing, Skiing, Whitewater Kayaking

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: WTDOT'ing

One thing I always bring on a rescue: Really bright headlamp
Mike Moyer

Mike Moyer

Member since 1993

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Skiing, hiking, time on or around the water.

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: Firefighter/paramedic with Fire/EMS, time with my family, involved at church.

One thing I always bring on a rescue: A small headlamp, you never know how long you might be out. (and my iPhone:)
Ryan Zalta

Ryan Zalta

Member since 2011

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Skiing, Climbing, Fishing

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: When not paying the bills I can be found in the Mountains

One thing I always bring on a rescue: St. Bernard - Patron Saint of Skiers and Alpinists
Doug Meyer

Doug Meyer

Member since 1993

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Caving, Skiing, Boating

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: Outdoors with my son, Carson the next generation!

One thing I always bring on a rescue: Picture of my son skiing!
Carol Viau
Board Member

Carol Viau - Board Member

Member since 2000

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: climbing, backcountry skiing, mtn biking

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: in the mountains or working (aspen travel/jh ski patrol)

One thing I always bring on a rescue: clif shots (gu)
Ted Kyle

Ted Kyle

Member since 2001

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: BC Skiing, caving, Floating the river

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: Home office and with my family

One thing I always bring on a rescue: headlamp
Zach Huseby

Zach Huseby

Member since 2001

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Trail Running, Skiing, Parenting.

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: at Factory IT

One thing I always bring on a rescue: a sunny disposition.
Jacob Urban

Jacob Urban

Member since 2010

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Ski Touring, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: Teaching Outdoor Education for Central Wyoming College

One thing I always bring on a rescue: 2 Headlamps
Stephanie Thomas

Stephanie Thomas

Member since 2007

Top Three TCSAR-related activites: Trail running, mountain biking, backcountry skiing

When I'm not TCSAR-ing: With my family

One thing I always bring on a rescue: Blue leatherman