We're heading to Colorado Tuesday. I'm planning on getting a pass in my name at the Public Lands Office in Durango. Ours was purchased in DH's name. I laminated it to it's hang tag and we've used it quite a bit. It's worth the $10 to have one in my name. This lives in the glove compartment next to the laminated CORSAR card:
Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) Card
Colorado residents and visitors are well served by dedicated volunteer search and rescue teams. By purchasing a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) card you are contributing to the Search and Rescue Fund, which will reimburse these teams for costs incurred in search and rescues across the State of Colorado. The CORSAR card is available for $3 for a one-year card and $12 for five-year card
If you get yourself in trouble and S & R has to come and find you and assist you in getting back to the trailhead, the pool of funds generated by the purchase of these cards reimburses the local S & R group for it's expenses. Much better than you being charged and paying out-of-pocket.
It does NOT cover the cost of a helicopter for a MedEvac.
You can buy one on line or at most sporting goods stores in Colorado.
http://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dola/se ... escue-fund