COVID-19 has reiterated importance of backcountry self-rescue, says Whistler Search and Rescue manager

By Brandon Barrett
WSAR saw slight drop in calls last year, but ‘intensity’ of responses still high

in years past, March has typically been a busy month for Whistler Search and Rescue (WSAR) crews, but with the COVID-19 crisis in full swing, the volunteer organization hasn’t had a callout in nearly two months. “We haven’t had a call since March 3—and March is usually our crazy month,” explained WSAR manager Brad Sills.…

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• Whistler News

April 24, 2020

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