Groundbreaking: Rocky Mountain Rescue Group HQ in Boulder

On April 10, Flintco and OZ Architecture broke ground on a new headquarters for the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group in Boulder County. The new facility is designed to match the mission of one of the region’s most respected volunteer search-and-rescue organizations.

The new 18,840-square-foot, three-story building will serve as a modernized, permanent base for the all-volunteer team, with dedicated areas to train and stage equipment, and respond to the thousands of calls they answer each year across Boulder County’s backcountry.

“This new facility creates space to train for our rescues, respond to those in need, and operate effectively when it matters most,” said Steve Dundorf, president of Rocky Mountain Rescue Group. “It also establishes a dedicated hub for outdoor safety education—helping Boulder County residents stay safe during their time in the backcountry. With flexible, multi-use spaces, the building is designed to support disaster response as these events become more frequent.”

He continued, “Beyond operations, this facility strengthens our team. It provides a restorative space where members can decompress after difficult rescues and prepare for what’s next. It’s a place that supports both our mission and our people.”

Targeting LEED Gold certification and designed to net-zero, the project incorporates photovoltaics and geothermal wells for efficient heating and cooling—supporting Boulder County’s broader sustainability goals while strengthening long-term operational resilience. 

Designed around the operational realities of one of the nation’s busiest mountain rescue organizations, the facility features a recreational climbing wall—providing on-site training space that reflects the vertical terrain volunteers regularly navigate in the field.

“The work the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group does isn’t about recognition—it’s simply who they are. Humble, dependable, all in,” said J.W. Stamison, vice president and area manager at Flintco. “That’s a culture we recognize and respect. They’re who Boulder County relies on when everything else has gone wrong, and delivering a facility built for that mission is the kind of project we’re humbled to stand behind.”

When complete, the new headquarters will strengthen coordination, readiness, and response capabilities across the region—giving this dedicated volunteer team a permanent home that supports the critical role they play in keeping Boulder County’s backcountry safe.