Mountain rescue involves locating, stabilizing, and evacuating individuals in steep, remote, alpine terrain where access is limited and conditions can change rapidly. These operations often occur in high-consequence environments that require advanced technical skills and careful risk management.
Training Exercise: Tantalus Range near Serratus. Exposed class 5 terrain travel ACMG guide Crosby Johnston, Maria Masiar (LBSAR), Kevin Ristau (Coquitlam SAR)
Lions Bay Search and Rescue combines strong mountaineering foundations with technical rope rescue to respond to falls, lost or injured hikers, climbers, and other mountain-related emergencies.
Operations frequently take place in Class 4 and Class 5 terrain, on rock, ice, and snow, and may involve long approach times, exposure, and complex evacuations.
Rescue: Mount Brunswick. Exposed class 4 terrain. Doug Brown (LBSAR doctor), Maria Masiar (LBSAR Mountain Rescue)
Mountain Rescue specialists are trained and proficient in a wide range of disciplines, including exposed terrain travel, climbing, crevasse rescue, companion rescue, avalanche rescue, and advanced wilderness medical care. These members are multi-disciplined and are certified by ACMG guides to operate safely in technical alpine environments.
