Early giving is open now · through December 8

Give now. Help avalanche rescue teams answer the call.

Colorado Gives Day is December 8, but you can give today. Every online gift made from November 1 through December 8 helps C-RAD earn an extra boost from the $1 million+ Incentive Fund.

Your support helps train the dogs and handlers who prepare for avalanche rescue.

Give now through Colorado Gives → You don’t have to wait until December 8 to make your gift count.
Make a monthly gift. Multiply your impact.New recurring gifts may have their first donation matched up to $100, while the $250,000 matching pool lasts.

Turning Instinct into Impact

Make Rescue Operations Efficient With Expert Avalanche Canine Training Workshops and Validation Testing

Celebrating 10 years as a nonprofit (2016–2026)

The Winning Edge

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Instructor-Led Excellence

We offer hands-on guidance from experienced professionals.

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Peer Collaboration Network

We connect handlers building life-saving skills together.

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Validated Deployment Readiness

Our rigorous testing ensures teams meet standards.

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Built for the Critical Moment

Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment prepares avalanche canine teams across the Western United States for the realities of high-stakes rescue work. Our approach emphasizes skill, stamina, and life-saving expertise in harsh alpine conditions, shaping dogs and handlers into cohesive, mission-ready units. Every element is focused on building trust, sharpening instinct, and ensuring peak performance when lives depend on it.

News Snippets

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C-RAD honored with ASPCA award in Summit Daily

Summit Daily reports on C-RAD...
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C-RAD receives national ASPCA award

SnowBrains reports on C-RAD's training...
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C-RAD on Great Day Colorado

FOX31's Great Day Colorado spoke...
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This Puppy Could Someday Save Your Life

The New York Times follows...
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They Look Like Playful Pups. In an Avalanche, They’re Life-Saving First Responders.

SKI contributor Shauna Farnell visits...

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