Blasting cert

We will go over the proper techniques for reading maps, using a compass and how to navigate using the two together.

The first test for the GSAR course will encompass Ch 1-4, study hard!

BCAS requested GADSAR to assist with a injured male snowboarder who was near the boundary of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. 5 GADSAR members responded via ground and accessed the injured male by snowmobile. The male was transported back to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and transferred to BCAS there. 

The first evening of the GSAR (ground search and rescue) will be held this evening at 730. Please meet in the Classroom.

The November Executive meeting will also be held tonight at 730. Please meet in the Office.

GADSAR was requested by the RCMP to assist in investigating distress calls from a female along the Kicking Horse River near the Spirit Square. 5 GADSAR members responded via ground to the location but were stood down as the missing female was found in a local establishment.

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We will discuss the HETS (Human External Transport System) and its role in supporting search and rescue efforts within GADSAR and throughout the Province.

Switching from Summer to Winter gear. Come on out and get familiar with the Plethora of gear that we have and were it should live in its given season.

On Wednesday October 2, GADSAR was called out to assist the RCMP with a search for 2 missing males at the Go Organic Ranch in Parson. The missing subjects had not been seen since 1900 hrs and were poorly dressed for the cold evening. 5 members and a search dog responded via ground. GADSAR located the missing subjects after their attempt to paddle a canoe from Parson to Golden failed.