Tag: Columbia Valley Search and Rescue

Mountain biker saved by search and rescue

Search and Rescue Josiah Spyker - May 11, 2026

The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue responded to an injured mountain biker on Mount Swansea.

Busy week for Columbia Valley Search and Rescue

Search and Rescue Josiah Spyker - January 26, 2026

Search and Rescue crews were kept busy last week in the Columbia Valley with two rescues.

Recruitment open house for Columbia Valley Search and Rescue

Search and Rescue Layne Gallant - January 21, 2026

The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) is having a recruitment open house on Saturday Jan. 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Columbia Valley Search and Rescue Hall.

Hiker rescued after falling

Search and Rescue My East Kootenay Now Staff - October 2, 2025

A solo hiker sustained injuries after a trip and fall and required rescuing on Wednesday night.

Busy Wednesday for CVSAR

Search and Rescue Josiah Spyker - August 22, 2025

The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue had their work cut out for them after three calls for service on wednesday.

Injured hiker rescued in Bugaboos

Search and Rescue Josiah Spyker - July 23, 2025

Columbia Valley Search and Rescue have recovered an injured hiker in Bugaboo Provincial Park.

Search and Rescue busy in the Bugaboos

Search and Rescue Josiah Spyker - July 14, 2025

The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue had their hands full over the weekend with a rescue in the Bugaboos.

SAR expert urges prep for changing conditions this spring

Search and Rescue R McCormack - June 12, 2025

Columbia Valley Search and Rescue experts say preparing for various and changing conditions is vital in spring weather.

Columbia Valley SAR awarded Rocky Talkie grant

Search and Rescue R McCormack - May 23, 2025

The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) team will use a $5,000 grant from Rocky Talkie to improve its...

Snowmobiler rescued from Pedley Pass avalanche

Search and Rescue Josiah Spyker - March 7, 2025

A snowmobiler is recovering after a close call with an avalanche on Thursday. Columbia Valley Search and Rescue officials officials...

Columbia Valley SAR rescue skiers lost in avalance terrain

Search and Rescue R McCormack - March 6, 2025

Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) and Panorama Ski Patrol brought a pair of skiers to safety after they...

Snowmobiler killed by avalanche near Radium Hot Springs

RCMP R McCormack - February 24, 2025

A snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche near Radium Hot Springs on Sunday, February 23. Columbia Valley RCMP received an...

Skier killed in avalanche near Golden

Search and Rescue R McCormack - February 19, 2025

A 42-year-old man from Golden was killed in a backcountry avalanche southeast of the community on Monday. Golden-Field RCMP officials...

Weekend snow leaves multiple Columbia Valley drivers stranded

RCMP R McCormack - February 18, 2025

Last week's snowy and cold weather caused multiple drivers in the Columbia Valley and Kootenay National Park to become...

Search and Rescue urging glacier safety

Emergency R McCormack - December 20, 2024

As glaciers melt and break apart, they bring on a new risk for outdoor enthusiasts as an increasing number...

Skier rescue prompts safety advice from Columbia Valley Search and Rescue

Emergency R McCormack - December 19, 2024

Search and Rescue crews recovered an injured backcountry skier and experts say the incident is a reminder to be...

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