GADSAR was called to investigate a possible downed hang glider off of Mt.7. 3 HETS technicians searched the area aboard a helicopter and found no sign of the hang glider.

GADSAR responded to an injured paraglider to the SW of the main launch pad of Mt.7. The paraglider was found to of sustained a minor ankle injury but was unable to negotiate the terrain safely on his own. GADSAR HETS technicians extricated the patient to the launch pad of Mt. 7 where he was met by friends.

July Executive Meeting

GADSAR was called to assist Invermere SAR with locating and assisting 2 overdue male climbers on the Kain route in the Bugaboos. The 2 males were located above the Bugaboo-Snowpatch col in good condition, after spending the night on the route. The 2 males returned to the Kain hut without incident.

GADSAR was called to assist BCAS with the extrication of a female rafter on the Kicking Horse River. The subject was taken from the scene to the Golden Hospital via HETS.

Search for missing male in Golden

This is the Big Awesome GADSAR OPEN HOUSE!!!!!  We want as many members as possible to be present (wearing SAR gear!) We will have a BBQ, some socializing, working out the finer details of a concurrent HETS training scenario/River rescue, and a bouncy castle! Its going to be the best ever! So the event is from 1100-1600, we need folks there early to set up tents, pull out trucks and equipment.... etc....

The GADSAR Open House is June 23rd 1100-1600, We will use this evenings practice to prepare for the event! 

Ropes rescue practice.

Anchor building

Stretcher rigging

Mechanical advantage

Load and belay line review