Mounties and Comox Search and Rescue crews are on their way to rescue four backcountry skiers who were caught in an avalanche in Strathcona Park on Vancouver Asland today. Paul Berry with Comox Valley Ground Search and Rescue says one of the four men is believed to have leg injuries. "We believe that they're quite well-prepared for travel … [Read more...]
Skiier rescued in North Shore Backcountry
December 29, 2012 by
Another successful day for North Shore Search and Rescue. A 51-year-old man was on the East Face of West Vancouver's Hollyburn Mountain when he injured his knee while backcountry skiing. His friend called 9-1-1 to say they needed help getting out. Doug Pope with North Shore Search and Rescue says four hours later the man was rescued. "We had teams … [Read more...]
Cell phone doesn’t replace old-fashioned tools in backcountry
August 13, 2012 by
If you're heading to the backcountry -- bring some old-fashioned tools. That's the message from North Shore Rescue, with several recent cases of people stranded in the bush -- with only a cellphone for navigation. Search Leader Tim Jones says some smartphone apps can be useful on the trails, but ultimately -- the battery will die. "Just solely … [Read more...]
