Backcountry Safety

• Trio of hikers rescued after cold night in North Shore mountains

  North Shore Rescue rescued the trio by helicopter Monday morning after they spent a chilly night in the mountains.

  Canada

  Sep 2
  
• Search underway for hiker missing near Lions Bay

  Michael Tu was reported missing Wednesday after he failed to return from a hike on Mount Harvey, which is located between Vancouver and Squamish, B.C.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2023
  
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• 21-year-old junior hockey player identified as Lake Louise avalanche victim

  The Rocky Rams Junior Hockey team has identified the Lake Louise avalanche victim as 21-year-old Cale Stecyk.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2023
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• Long weekend avalanche warning issued in B.C. amid deadly season

  This season's death toll has topped B.C.'s 10-year average of seven annual avalanche fatalities. Just, 2011-2012 (10) and 2015-2016 (14) have proven deadlier in the last decade.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2023
• How to stay safe in avalanche terrain

  Alberta ski resorts have seen low snowfall numbers this season and more skiers turning to back country terrain to find runs, but experts warns the avalanche risks can't be ignored.

  Environment

  Feb 13, 2023
• Avalanche warnings expand into Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Jasper national parks

  A special avalanche warning, which is in place until Monday, now includes Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Jasper national parks.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2022
• Busy weekend prompts summer safety warning from North Shore Rescue

  Crews were dispatched four times over the sunny weekend, twice for hikers that ended up in "pretty precarious" situations in steep drainages.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2022
• ‘The conditions have changed’: B.C. rescuers warn of heightened backcountry risks

  "As soon as you get into the mountains the weather can change very quickly. Just keep in mind when the sun goes down it's very cold, we have icy conditions."

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2021
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• Tragic end to search for missing hiker in North Vancouver

  Search crews confirmed Saturday afternoon that a man lost in the area of Mt. Fromme was located deceased.

  Canada

  May 22, 2021
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• North Shore Rescue safety video asks hikers to ‘choose your own adventure’

  North Shore Rescue has launched an interactive "survive your own adventure" learning video to educate the public on backcountry safety.

  Canada

  May 20, 2021