In the Lower Mainland area, we are truly blessed with the abundance of picturesque nature around us. Perfect for when you just want to get away from it all with endless backcountry adventures and get lost in the beauty in our backyard. But what happens if you don’t have the skills and now you really are lost, and it is getting dark!
Back for the second time, Friday, May 2, 2025, at the West 4th Helly Hansen store, is the Squamish Search and Rescue (SSAR) Safety Circuit. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or just starting out, with proximity to Vancouver with an almost unlimited number of activities, leads to a high incidence of backcountry emergencies. This event is great for people looking to hone their skills and connect with like-minded individuals. Join them for an informative evening!
Meet members of the Squamish Search and Rescue team and learn from these mountain professionals as they guild you through an interactive wilderness journey! You’ll also interact with BC AdventureSmart, with a crash course in wilderness first aid, and get a chance to experience carrying the SSAR stretcher over simulated obstacles, you can even score a ride in it if you want.
At the end of your trek, you’ll earn HH swag, and be entered to win several prizes, including $1000 to spend at Helly Hansen.
Founded in 1975 by a local schoolteacher who recognized the need for a team with the capability of performing backcountry rescues. Squamish Search and Rescue is comprised of a diverse group of highly trained volunteers who donate countless hours of personal time to train and respond to emergency situations. Tasked with finding lost hikers or rescuing stranded or injured outdoor enthusiasts, members of Squamish Search and Rescue are highly trained in ground search and rescue techniques and have the technical and emergency medical skills required to reach, treat and remove injured or distressed people from the backcountry., and many members also specialize in other disciplines such as Helicopter External Transport Systems (H.E.T.S.), technical rope rescue, swift water rescue and mountain rescue.
The Squamish Search and Rescue Society respond to over 100 calls each year in cooperation with the BC Ambulance Service, Squamish RCMP, Squamish Fire Rescue Services and the BC Coroners Service, providing critical, lifesaving services at zero cost to lost or injured subjects.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with the Squamish Search and Rescue community to learn skills to save yourself or be inspired to join a search and rescue team in your area!
Bring sturdy foot ware for the event.
Brian Smith
bsmith288@my.bcit.ca