Explore Magazine Article

Explore Magazine just came out with an article on NSR - I have scanned it and you can read it in PDF format here -

Explore Mag.

Or you could also go and buy a copy ;-).

Incorrect Maps - International Travel Maps

I received this email a few days ago -


Here’s a detail of a map published by INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL MAPS called Vancouver’s Northshore Hiking Trails.It indicates a creek crossing which I don’t believe exists,shows the Lynn Loop trail as a mountain bike trail(annoying to hikers and bikers alike)and the trail to Coliseum Mt.going not to the peak but into the Seymour valley!I read of a recent rescue in Lynn Headwaters and couldn’t help but wonder if those people were using this map,sold at Lynn Valley and Westview Safeway and who knows where else.I wonder too how many other errors there may be on this and other maps produced by that company.
Sincerely;
Keith Slade


Thank you Keith - we took a look at the map and you are correct - its incorrect. Doug, one of our members, will email the publishers of the map to advise them that the map has several errors.

The "Mule" Legger

In honour of Hannes Mullegger, NSR renamed our NS 5 4x4 Blazer from "Alice" to "The 'Mule' Legger. NS 5 is a long standing and multi-use NSR vehicle that was donated by BC Hyrdro, Hydrecs a number of years ago.

Tragic Lynn Creek Call on Sunday

May 17 , 2009

Tim Jones submission:

North Shore Rescue was called out by North Vancouver RCMP and District Fire Rescue for a six year old male who fell into Lynn Creek near the Ranger's Station in Lynn Headwaters Park. In liaison with North Vancouver District Fire Command, NSR quickly scrambled Talon Helicopters, our Kayak Team and Helicopter Flight Rescue System (HFRS) Team. A four man recon team departed from NSR SAR Station Bone Creek in Talon's ASTAR350B2 for a river recon.


On the first low pass just south of Point Last Scene the child was spotted in relatively shallow water.Talon Pilot Kelsey Wheeler maneuvered the ASTAR down to the water surface mid stream and HFRS member in drysuit Dave Sulina jumped out and quickly retrieved the child who was in cardiac arrest passing him to Kayak Team Leader Jim Loree.


The child was brought back to Bone Creek where NSR/BCAS ALS paramedics Tim Jones and Dave Sulina with the help of NSR members, Metro Vancouver and BC Parks staff quickly intubated, administered IV meds, preformed CPR and packaged in the child in blankets and clamshell with spinal precautions.

Given the situation Jones, Sulina and pilot Wheeler made the decision in the child's best of interest, to load the child on the same Talon helicopter and direct transport to Children's Hospital Trauma Unit as this was a hypothermic arrest.

Everyone involved did an absolutely fantastic job under very stressful circumstances and should be proud of themselves.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of this young boy.

News story -

North Shore Outlook

Cypress Bowl Sunday Rescue

North Shore Rescue was requested by West Vancouver Police to respond to Cypress Bowl Resorts for a stranded hiker in the downhill ski area May 10 shortly at 1800 hours.


The 22 year old male had been hiking with friends in the afternoon when he broke through the snow where it was undermined by flowing water beneath. He slid around 20 meters before stopping himself by grabbing for a tree. His minor injuries were compounded by his lack of appropriate footwear as the scare he had left him shaken to the point of not wanting to go further on his own.

He became mildly hypothermic due to wet jeans and running shoes. The fact he was wearing a dress shirt and had no jacket, hat or mitts, along with the fact he remained lying on the snow led to his muscles seizing up to the point he reported to the rescuer on scene he thought he had broken both his arms and legs.

After he was assessed for his "injuries" he was convinced to stand up and walk out with assistance...which he did. He was roped to avoid a further slide and was ferried by snowmobile from a high point by the staff at Cypress Mountain.

Thanks very much to Cypress Resorts. The attached picture shows the subject being escorted out on a short leash, followed by 2 man NSR Hasty Team and his friend who helped lead to them to his friend.

Coquitlam Mutual Aid on Saturday

North Shore Rescue (NSR) Helicopter Flight Rescue System (HFRS) Mutual Aid Assist to Coquitlam SAR May 9 2009

NSR was called by Coquitlam SAR for an HFRS mutual aid assist in response to a 52 year old male hiker who suffered a cardiac arrest on a steep trail near Bunzten Lake. NSR HFRS Coordinator, HFRS rescuers and a HFRS Spotter responded with Talon Helicopters.

After making contact with Sasmat Fire Crew who were on scene with the subject, the decision was made to insert an NSR Advanced Life Support Paramedic into a hole in tall timber near the site via 200 ft long line, radio controlled with tag line and rappel lines for safety, along with cardiac monitoring equipment.

Shortly thereafter,the subject was assessed to have had CPR in excess of 1 and 1/2 hours without return of circulation. The decision to discontinue resuscitation was approved by the Coquitlam SAR Doctor after a complete and careful assesment by the NSR ALS Paramedic.

North Shore Rescue wishes to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of this deceased hiker.

Posted on behalf of Tim Jones

Duck Race

The Rotary Clubs of the North Shore organized another successful modified "Duck Race" at West Vancouver's Ambleside Beach. Talon Helicopter's owner Peter Murray donated an aircraft, pilot and ground crew to drop thousands of small yellow ducks into a boomed off section of Ambleside Beach. NSR Kayak Team members Keith Klapstein and Dale Wiedman use their expertise in safely making sure all the ducks empty from the net. Talon pilot Derek Riendeau hovered patiently while in radio contact from the beach with NSR ground controllers. A special thanks to Burrard Clean for their spill boom and landing craft. This the allowed retrieving dogs to fetch the winning ducks!!!!

Posted on behalf of Tim Jones