The Coquitlam SAR Blog; team updates, press releases, announcements and search reports.
We’re planning a winter rescue exercise on Burke Mountain this Saturday. Do you know the difference between a scenario, an exercise and a drill? A scenario is designed to simulate a real event and is carried out in “real time” An exercise is designed to test capabilities and may no include a single specific goal. A drill is …
The team recently sent one of our newer members, Jordan Wycherley, on the Canadian Avalanche Association’s Industry Training Program (ITP) Avalanche Operations Level 1: Snowmobile course in Revelstoke, BC. Jordan, a long time snowmobiler, was determined to be eligible for the CAA’s bursary program for this course because of his connections to the local community, our …
Website Update: We’ve updated our FAQ ( frequently asked questions) page.
Winter has come early to the lower mainland and Coquitlam Search & Rescue is ready thanks to the tire expertise and support of City Tire Ltd of Port Coquitlam, BC. With AccuWeather.com forecasting one of the coldest winters in the past 20 years for Western Canada, it was time for new winter tires for the team’s F350 …
Coquitlam SAR was invited by the New Westminster Sparks (Girl Guides of Canada) to go over the hug-a-tree educational package with the 5 and 6 year old future mountaineers and explorers. The hug-a-tree presentation included: a short video, hands-on equipment demonstration, an avalanche beacon search, and a tour of the Coquitlam 2 truck. Colouring books, whistles …