Every serious, quasi-regular hiker or climber should have some level of first-aid knowledge. Specifically, unless you’re a guide or outdoor leader, and have your Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) card, you should probably test for…
SAR Award of Excellence
On January 9th, 2025, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHF&G) bestowed upon on the AVSAR Team the annual Search And Rescue Award of Excellence for 2023. To say we’re honored by and grateful for this recognition is an…
Governor’s Commendation
Elizabeth Kane (Secretary) and Will Murphy (President) attended an event the morning of July 9th, 2025 with NH Governor Kelly Ayotte, the Governor’s Executive Council, and Colonel Jordan of the NHF&G. Representatives from all of the NH SAR teams were…
Far-Reaching Gratitude
On May 27th 2025, on behalf of AVSAR, Will Murphy (President) accepted a service award from the Aurora Police Department in Aurora, Colorado. This award was given for an AVSAR-involved rescue on Mt Madison, which occurred on Sept 21st, 2024.…
The History of AVSAR
The following was provided by one of the original members of AVSAR: Mike Pelchat. The main reason we started a search & rescue team in Gorham in 1988 was due to a sudden need for rescuers. The number of rescues…
AVSAR Website Refresh
We took a few days and updated our website re-vamping each and every page. One notable thing we did was to add a Photos page so that site visitors could see glimpses of AVSAR’s inner workings.
AVSAR Wants to Thank You!
Dear Donors and Followers, Over the last few years, AVSAR has been granted, gifted, and given many donations to help ensure we are well equipped for rescue missions. I would like to take some time out to update you on…
Two Hikers Rescued In Huntington Ravine, Mount Washington 6-3-18
OFFICIAL NEW HAMPSHIRE FISH AND GAME REPORT: Two Hikers Rescued In Huntington Ravine, Mount Washington Sargents Purchase: During the afternoon and evening of Sunday, June 3, 2018, rescue personnel from multiple agencies teamed up to rescue a pair of hikers…
AVSAR on New Hampshire Public Radio
Listen to the Live Broadcast with Sandy Stott (Author of Critical Hours) and Samantha Brady (AVSAR President).
Massachusetts Man Located at Hotel During Search in White Mountains for Him 4/23/18
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Statement Massachusetts Man Located at Hotel During Search in White Mountains for Him Pinkham’s Grant – NH Fish and Game was contacted by State Police Troop F regarding overdue 70–year-old Christophe Chamley of Cambridge,…