Kitimat Search and Rescue

12/06/2025

On International Volunteer Day, we proudly recognize and thank the incredible volunteers of Kitimat Ground Search and Rescue. Your dedication, long hours, and readiness to respond at a moment’s notice make a lasting difference in our community. The safety and resilience of Kitimat would not be possible without your commitment to serving others. We are deeply grateful for everything you do.

11/17/2025

November brings short days, long nights, and low visibility. 🌙
If you’re on the trail, hunting, or travelling through backcountry roads, lighting matters.

AdventureSmart recommends always carrying:
🔦 A headlamp (with extra batteries)
📱 A fully charged phone or power bank
🧭 A navigation tool that works without cell service
🧥 Warm layers
🗺️ A shared trip plan
🥾 Terrain + weather knowledge

Planning a trip? Create and share a Trip Plan here:
👉 www.adventuresmart.ca/trip-plan

The right light helps us find you faster—
and the right preparation helps prevent a callout before it happens.

Plan ahead. Stay bright.
— Kitimat GSAR

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember.

Kitimat Ground Search and Rescue stands with our community in honouring the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who gave their lives for our freedom.

Lest we forget.

11/05/2025

🌲 Make a Plan Before You Head Out! 🌧️

With the recent time change, the daylight hours are shorter — and conditions can shift fast in the fall.

Before you head outdoors this week:
✅ Make a plan — know your route and check current trail and weather conditions.
✅ Share your plan — tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back.
✅ Watch the weather — temperatures drop quickly, and storms can roll in without warning.
✅ Pack a light — it gets dark earlier

Here’s a simple way to do just that!
https://youtu.be/WkRVq_UPFig?si=x88rZ4Hplv9V90vq
🔗 to the app: https://www.adventuresmart.ca/trip-plan-app/

A little preparation can make all the difference if something goes wrong.
Be safe. Be seen. Make a plan and share it.

10/26/2025

Kitimat SAR held our annual helicopter training for it's members on October 25/26, 2025 with Quantum Helicopters.
Some of the skills worked on were helicopter safety, accommodating a stretcher, outside basket loading, hot loading including hover entry/exit as well as slope entry/exit.
Having our members take this training allows us to be safer, better and faster when responding to tasks in Kitimat, Kitamaat and surrounding areas. Quantum Helicopters Ltd.

10/21/2025

❄️🎙️ Winter keeners—join BC AdventureSmart’s Expert Webinar Series (free, Oct–Mar).

Learn smart tips for communications, avalanche terrain, cold-weather travel, tree wells, and more—so you can explore more and need rescue less.

Register: bcsara.com/outdoor-education/events/

Understanding the landscape is key to staying safe in the backcountry. In this webinar, learn how to identify terrain features that increase avalanche risk, spot warning signs in the snowpack, and make smarter decisions before and during your adventure. Build your knowledge, boost your confidence, a...

10/21/2025

Over the weekend of October 18–19, three of our dedicated team members from Kitimat Ground Search and Rescue attended the BC Search & Rescue Association (BC SARA) Regional Conference in Prince George.

We are proud of their commitment to advancement in training, networking and preparedness. A big thank you to all the organizers and fellow volunteers for making this conference a success. We look forward to bringing back new insights and sharing them with our community!

Here’s to staying ready, staying safe and supporting each other.

BCSARA consists of 78 search and rescue groups located across BC. Learn how SAR works in BC.

10/15/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2025

Kitimat Ground Search and Rescue Responds to Injured Hunter Near Mount Atna

Kitimat, BC — On the morning of October 15, 2025, Kitimat Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) was tasked by the BC Ambulance Services to assist an injured 30-year-old male on the “Icy Pass” near Mount Atna.

Eight GSAR members responded to the call. Four members were transported to the area by helicopter to reach the subject, who had sustained injuries while hunting. The subject was located, treated on scene by GSAR members, and transported by helicopter to the Kitimat Airpark, where care was transferred to BC Ambulance Service paramedics for further assessment and treatment.

Two GSAR members accompanied the subject on the flight to the airpark, while the remaining two members stayed on scene until the helicopter returned to retrieve them.

The subject was safely located and is now receiving appropriate medical care.

Kitimat GSAR extends its appreciation to the Kitimat Fire Department, BC Ambulance Service, Summit Helicopters and the RCMP for their collaboration and support during this response.

Search and Rescue teams across British Columbia are made up of highly trained volunteers who respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all weather conditions. Kitimat GSAR encourages everyone venturing outdoors to be prepared, carry the Ten Essentials, and leave a trip plan before heading out.

For more information about outdoor safety and trip planning, visit www.adventuresmart.ca.

10/02/2025

Tomorrow is the big day! Tickets available at the door. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Come out and support your local SAR team!

The BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour is back! October 3, 2025. At Mount Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets $20.00 available at All-West Glass or Text or Call Colin 250-639-0124. Doors open @ 6:30 PM and show starts @ 7:00 PM. Brought to you by Kitimat Search and Rescue.

10/02/2025

Congratulations, Julie of Kitimat GSAR, on obtaining your Tracker designation from BCTA!

09/23/2025

Thanks Terrace SAR for all you do. It’s always a pleasure working with each other with training or responding to calls.

09/10/2025

Let's go Kitimat! Kitimat Search and Rescue is hosting the Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Mount Elizabeth Theatre on October 3, 2025 @ 7pm. All seats $20. Tickets are available at All West Glass or by calling Colin @ 250 639-0124

Watch the trailer for this year's show.

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to a location near you. For dates, locations, and a list of films on tour, go to https://www.ban...