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Mountain Rescue Aspen responds to West Maroon Pass medical emergency
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· June 29, 2026
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Key points The incident happened roughly five miles up the trail at an elevation of approximately 11,200 feet. A medical emergency occurred on the West Maroon Pass trail on Sunday afternoon.
A medical emergency occurred on the West Maroon Pass trail on Sunday afternoon. The incident happened roughly five miles up the trail at an elevation of approximately 11,200 feet. Mountain Rescue Aspen was notified and responded with multiple field teams equipped with oxygen and medical equipment.
The rescue operation was carried out without the assistance of air assets due to unfavorable weather conditions. Mountain Rescue Aspen's teams worked together to carry the subject out of the backcountry.
Further details about the rescue operation are available from Mountain Rescue Aspen's press release. The successful rescue is a testament to the team's preparedness and ability to respond to emergencies in the area.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: Aspen Times Reading time: 1 min
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