A Search and Rescue team has reached four skiers who were stranded by a small avalanche Tuesday on Vancouver Island's Mt. Washington. RCMP Cpl. Darren Lagan says all of the skiers are safe. He says the four skiers, including an 18-year-old man who suffered a minor leg injury, were caught in the slide that took place near … [Read more...]
Two lost skiers found by North Shore Search and Rescue
December 16, 2012 by
North Shore Search and Rescue located two skiers Saturday who lost their way in the Mount Seymour backcountry. Rescue Team Leader Tim Jones says given avalanche warnings are high in the region, people need to be sensible. "The backcountry is very dangerous right now for avalanche hazards. It's going to get even worse in the coming days. Simply … [Read more...]
World skiers shocked at death of Olympian
July 27, 2011 by
Olympic silver medalist Jeret “Speedy” Peterson was found dead in a remote canyon in Utah in what police are calling a suicide. Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
