The Christmas break
When I was in University we would always take advantage of the Christmas break to get out there and do some backcountry skiing. We were poor; we had unreliable vehicles, lots of us either had used equipment, or we rented. …
Author: Michael Coyle
The use of Smartphones in SAR
A discussion of various ways SAR members can use smartphones
A Social Media Policy for SAR
Descending Mount Matier
The need for a Social Media Policy for Search and Rescue teams and members is explored
Social Media in SAR Management: Getting The Word Out
Share designed by <a href="http://www.thenounproject.com/Mikhail1986">Michael Rowe</a> from the <a href="http://www.thenounproject.com">Noun Project</a>
A discussion of best practises for SAR teams in the use of Social Media in SAR Management, and disseminating information
Avalanche and other hazards
The avalanche hazard is extreme in the Sea to Sky region, but the avalanche bulletin doesn’t contain is a warning about skip and fall hazard
Snow, then Rain
I may have mentioned that, to my own dismay I read the comments in news articles. A common news article here in BC is one about the weather and, in the winter, snow. These articles are generally followed by cries of derision …
Situational Awareness: Skier vs Sledder
Situational Awareness is a risk-management keyword that’s being used more and more often and is especially important for avalanches.
On Blaming the Victim
A lot of people, including those that should know better, insist on blaming the victim of a backcountry search or rescue.
Last Night’s Task
A minor rescue on Eagle Ridge of two hikers caught by darkness; rescue compared to similar ones 20 years ago. Small backup light essential.
More on that foot
SAR Team members believe the foot that was found at Sasamat Lake recently belonged to a missing fisherman they searched for in 1987