ABOUT US
We are volunteers, including medical professionals like emergency medical technicians (EMTs), licensed amateur radio operators, and nature enthusiasts, dedicated to helping others.
Our history
Established in 1983, the Timpanogos Emergency Response Team (TERT) is dedicated to the safety of hikers and climbers on Mt. Timpanogos. We're an all-volunteer group that are stationed at Mt. Timpanogos' two trailheads, Emerald Lake, and Stewart Falls on weekends throughout the summer.
Learn more about TERT's history
On the mountain
On weekends from late June through September, our teams of four or more maintain a base camp, which we call "High Camp," near Emerald Lake, 5.5 miles from the Aspen Grove Trail Head at an elevation of 10,300 feet.
Learn more about High Camp
At the trailheads
You'll also find our members at the Timpooneke and Aspen Grove Trail Heads, usually starting around Memorial Day, ready to provide trail information to hikers and seamless communication with our high camp team.
Learn more about Trailheads
At Stewart Falls
Teams of two or more also provide first aid at Stewart Falls on Saturdays from early summer through fall.
Learn more about Stewart Falls
Our partners
We operate in collaboration with the Utah County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Department of Forestry, Pleasant Grove Ranger Station.
Emergency response
In the event of injuries or emergencies, we rely on Life Flight and other helicopter services, as well as the Utah County Search and Rescue Team, for evacuations. Our primary focus is on providing essential first aid care and waiting for evacuation, ensuring the injured individuals are in capable hands. The level of care we provide depends on the certification levels and available medical supplies of our team members, ranging from basic first aid to EMT-level care. The Sheriff's personnel make evacuation decisions based on the injury information we relay through our radio communications.
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