On August 10th, 2025, Two Bear Air, a helicopter search and rescue operation 100% funded by Whitefish philanthropist Michael Goguen, was dispatched to Glacier National Park to rescue a free climber who got cliffed out on Mount Reynolds.
Free climbing is a style of rock climbing in which the climber can only use their rock-climbing equipment for their protection but not as an artificial aid to help them in ascending a climbing route. It is not to be confused with “Free Solo Climbing” made famous by Alex Honnold where a climbers ascend a route alone, without ropes or any other protective equipment.
The Two Bear Air crew located the female solo climber clinging to a rock wall. The crew inserted their onboard rescue specialist to a ledge directly below her location and was able to help her down to the ledge. Once the woman was safely secured, they were both hoisted into the helicopter. The helicopter then flew her to Logan Pass, where she was turned over to park rangers.
The above video provided by Two Bear Air shows several views of the rescue from different perspectives. Thanks to Two Bear Air for once again saving the day. Cheers.
THE ULTIMATE MISSION OF TWO BEAR AIR RESCUE IS SAVING LIVES.
Based near Whitefish, Montana, Two Bear Air Rescue provides world-class aviation support for Search and Rescue operations across the Northwest United States. Whitefish philanthropist Michael Goguen supports all costs of this program leaving ZERO cost to the taxpayers.
Two Bear Air Rescue provides Search and Rescue services, working in conjunction with ground ambulances and Air ambulance services by coordinating transfer of rescue victims for transport to local hospitals. Two Bear Air Rescue missions are under the authority of the Sheriff in each County which they are working in.
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