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Think errors and missteps only happen to rookies in the outdoors? Not at all! Truth be told, most people have probably had an ‘oops’ moment when adventuring, our members included. In most cases, [...]

Children and their families love to explore the great outdoors by hiking, camping, biking and more. Sometimes curiosity draws kids away from family and friends and they strike off on a mini [...]

Often when we discuss mental wellness with rescuers or paramedics we think about PTSD, when in fact mental wellness should be something we consider for everyone. As a rescue team we go on calls [...]

Tis the season for mushroom hunting, and this is definitely an outdoor activity that takes people off the beaten path. We’re not going to weigh-in on the finer points of fungi (there are many [...]

They say history repeats itself and, in a rescue sense, it sometimes does. Teams are called to popular locations on a regular basis, which is not surprising given the higher volume of visitation, [...]

Are you interested in taking advantage of nature in your own backyard? Here’s what a few of our members had to say about their favourite local hikes: Just a short drive past Ryder Lake, Elk [...]

Dusting off the pack for another season of outdoor activity? Determined to get into the great outdoors this year but not sure what to bring along? While there is no right or wrong answer as to [...]

Hypothermia is not a condition to be taken lightly. As much as it’s easy to assume it can only happen in winter or if you fall into cold water, it can happen in a number of environments and in [...]

As one year comes to a close and another begins, we want to take a moment to send our sincerest thanks to our families and friends for their support. CSAR members receive many kind accolades from [...]

The following write-up was originally posted in September 2015, but after seeing the first dusting of snow on Cheam the other day, we thought it would be a good idea to share it as a refresher. [...]