Injured snowboarder rescued from Vancouver Island backcountry - BC

Injured snowboarder airlifted to hospital after spending night in B.C. mountains

An injured snowboarder had to spend the night outdoors after hurting her hip in B.C.'s backcountry — a reminder to always prepare for the worst-case scenario, first responders say.

Injured snowboarder rescued from Vancouver Island backcountry - BC

A pair of snowboarders were plucked from the Vancouver Island backcountry Monday after an injury led to a chilly night in the mountains.

Injured Island snowboarder, rescuers spend night in snow caves awaiting helicopter

Comox Valley SAR located snowboarder stranded in the backcountry of Strathcona Park

Comox Valley SAR undergoes second backcountry rescue of the weekend

For the second time this weekend, Comox Valley Search and Rescue (SAR) were tasked with another mountain rescue.  Crews began a foot rescue on Mt. Allen Brooks Sunday, November 24, […] The post Comox Valley SAR undergoes second backcountry rescue of the weekend appeared first on My Comox Valley Now.

Rescue for injured snowboarder underway in Strathcona Park

As another snowstorm hit Strathcona Park Sunday, Comox Valley Search and Rescue (SAR) was tasked with its second backcountry rescue of the weekend. As of 5 p.m., crews were beginning to launch a ground rescue to reach an injured snowboarder on Mount Allan Brooks west of Lake Helen Mackenzie. SAR manager Paul Berry told CHEK News that crews would have to ski into the area tonight. “We will stay with the injured subject overnight with a plan to ai…