Whistler Search and Rescue urges province to consider ban on backcountry recreation

By Joel Barde
COVID-19 hampers WSAR and Avalanche Canada

Whistler Search and Rescue (WSAR) and Avalanche Canada are asking the public to use extreme caution if they head into the backcountry, with WSAR saying that its ability to respond to incidents is severely hampered as its members do not have access to the specialized equipment needed to guard against COVID-19. “Our ability to respond is being considerably restricted,” said WSAR manager Brad Sills.…

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• Whistler News

March 20, 2020

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