On Saturday September 10, 2011 Ridge Meadows SAR was requested by the RCMP to find a male hiker in Golden Ears Provincial Park. This hiker separated from his group at the emergency shelter, while they continued to the summit and he remained nearby. On their return, their friend was no longer there and they continued …
In response to an overdue hiker in the Tingle Peak area Ridge Meadows SAR initiated a search on September 2, 2011. Assisting in the search were teams from North Shore, Central Fraser Valley SAR and Coquitlam SAR. On Friday afternoon Ridge Meadows was asked by the RCMP to respond to an overdue hiker in the …
On December 13th, 2010, Coquitlam Search & Rescue was invited to present to the 4th Port Coquitlam Scouts. This presentation included a brief introduction to the Coquitlam SAR team, a talk about the equipment, 10 essentials for survival, winter avalanche safety and then some action stations where the Scouts were able to practice making knots, …
Outdoor recreation is not like other sports because if you get hurt, lost or even delayed slightly, there is nobody to help you. Here are some tips to help you prepare for outdoor travel in BC. BE PREPARED FOR YOUR CHOSEN RECREATION: Being fit enough to go the distance takes physical preparation. Stick to your …