Prince Rupert Ground Search and Rescue offers guidance for outdoor adventurers

With some enjoyable Spring weather now embracing the North Coast, the temptation to make a break from your home and physical-distancing for some alone time in the wilderness may be strong, but for those considering a trek into the British Columbia back country a few notes to consider from the Prince Rupert Ground Search and Rescue group.

In a post to their Social media feed on Facebook over the weekend, the local organization of dedicated volunteers to respond to calls for assistance at all hours of the day made note of some very serious things to take note of.

The first an advisory that any response that they may have to launch will be governed by the availability of stock for personal protection equipment, particularly a current short of masks which will dictate their course of action.

They also provide the more traditional warnings for outdoors enthusiasts, highlighting the need not to travel alone in the backcountry (no doubt with a reminder as to physical distancing measures), they also make note of the need to know your limitations, have a rescue plan in mind and to practice caution if outdoors.

You can keep up to date on new initiatives and the ongoing work of the local Search and Rescue group from their Facebook page here.

For more notes related to Emergency Responders in the Northwest see our archive page here.