Finding Someone from a Helicopter
Well hello there.
A description of a search, and of finding someone from a helicopter. Some tips on how to be spotted.
Popularity of snowshoeing
In my article on snowshoe accidents, I noted that snowshoeing seemed to be growing in popularity, but could not find an industry reference on the numbers involved. Well, I found one that tracks numbers for the American market. The Outdoor …
What the heck is “Out of Bounds”
Some musings on how the media describe hikers and skiers as “Out of Bounds”
Summer snow conditions
When I wrote my article on a pattern of accidents I had observed in winter sports lovers, I talked about the snow conditions that contribute to a slip and fall accident. That, combined with easy access to the alpine, a …
Housekeeping: social media
On a non-SAR, non blog note, I’ve been using Facebook and Twitter a bit, mostly for the same thing. Every once in a while I come across an article on another site that’s related to what I write about, or …
Online radio scanners
Radio scanners have been around for a long time. They basically allow people to listen in on radio conversations. Most radios have a scan function of some sort. When I got my first radio I could even use the scan …
Petzl GRIGRI 2 Recall
Petzl has issued a recall for some GRIGRI 2 belay devices. The Grigri is a very popular belay device for sport climbers and others, and the Grigri 2 was a re-design of the classic device, making it lighter and allowing …
Mount Logan picture
A picture of former Coquitlam SAR member, current Canadian Forces SAR Tech Cpl Mike Neilson, still wearing his team-issue orange Gore-Tex jacket and holding the Coquitlam SAR flag at 4800m on Mount Logan
Mount Logan update: awesome news
We got an update on the details from Logan yesterday, Josh, the organizer of the trip, called Rollie, another team member. In Rollie`s words: I just got a call from Josh. The Logan crew has returned to Haines Junction, Yukon. …