Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue

09/28/2026

Last week on Tuesday Evening, RMSAR responded to a rescue of 2 climbers stranded on the White D**e in Golden Ears Park. The White D**e is a challenging 4th class alpine scrambling route requiring climbing equipment and experience.

The call came in around 8:00PM on September 22nd. Information gathered revealed that the 2 climbers were stuck mid climb hanging by their rope. Given the seriousness of their situation, the team’s management decided a night helicopter rescue was necessary.

With the assistance of Coquitlam Search and Rescue and Talon Helicopters, 2 Ridge Meadows rescue technicians were inserted to the White D**e via Hoist above the climbers position. The rescuers worked their way down to the climbers by scrambling and rappelling. When they reached the first climber they determined that the second climber was still another climbing pitch below. The rescuers worked to lower the climbers on ropes down to the bottom of the climbing route where a helicopter hoist extraction would be safer.

After waiting a couple hours for a weather system to clear, everyone was extracted and flown out of the field around 5:30 am.

This was the second time one of the climbers has been rescued by our team in the last few months. It’s also our understanding this individual has been rescued recently by another SAR team. A few points that can help avoid these situations happening:

-Be realistic when assessing your own abilities and experience.
-Climbing skills can’t be learned by taking a single course, reading a book, or watching a few videos.
-Experience is best obtained when mentored by experienced climbers on many trips and a variety of terrain.
-Identify early in your trip if you should stop and turn around. Your turnaround point isn’t just a time, but also looking forward to what lies ahead of you.
-You have to ensure you have enough time to complete your objective, especially at this time of year with shorter days.
-You have to take into account the weather. A rain system moved in during the rescue. Nights are much colder now.
-Be sure to take into account the skills, abilities, fitness and comfort level of your climbing/hiking partner. Watch for fatigue in all members of the group.

Stay safe in the mountains. For more info on trip planning and outdoor safety, visit: https://www.adventuresmart.ca/

09/05/2026

Amazing news!

STANISLAV HAS BEEN FOUND !!

After several long days of searching, we are incredibly relieved to share that Stanislav has been found alive and is safe.

Stanislav walked himself out and was located on the Indian Arm FSR.

We know so many people across Squamish, the Sea to Sky, and beyond have been following his story, sharing our posts, sending messages, and hoping alongside his family.

Today, we get to share the news we’ve all been waiting for.

A heartfelt thank you to every SAR team, first responder, volunteers and everyone else who played a part in the search — and to everyone who shared, supported, and kept hope.

We are so thankful

09/03/2026

IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION REGARDING THE HABRICH SEARCH

We are aware that requests for members of the public to head to the Habrich Ridge area tomorrow to assist with the search have been widely shared.

We understand and deeply appreciate the desire to help bring Stas home. However, please do not independently enter the Habrich search area tomorrow.

This remains an active SAR operation and we are following up on all leads. We have multiple professional teams working in coordinated search areas by ground and by air. Uncoordinated members of the public entering the area can create additional safety risks, interfere with established search operations, and potentially divert resources away from the search.

As per our update yesterday, we have not put out a formal request for a public search party. If additional assistance is required, it will be coordinated through the appropriate SAR channels.

Thank you for your understanding

09/01/2026

MISSING HIKER — SQUAMISH
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Squamish Search and Rescue and Squamish RCMP are searching for 43-year-old Stanislav Volo, who was last seen at the summit of the Sea to Sky Gondola at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 30.

Other SAR teams from the surrounding areas are joining Squamish to help with search efforts.
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Stanislav was planning to hike from the gondola summit toward the Habrich climbers’ access trail, traverse the ridge, and return to the gondola summit via Al’s Habrich Trail.
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He was last seen wearing:
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- Black T-shirt
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- Shorts
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- Small backpack
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Were you hiking or climbing in this area on Sunday?
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Searchers are asking anyone who was on the Habrich trails, ridge, or surrounding area to think back to whether they may have seen Stanislav. Even a brief sighting could help establish his direction of travel and timeline.
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If you have any information or believe you may have seen him, please contact Squamish RCMP at 604-892-6100.
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Please share, particularly with anyone who was hiking or climbing in the Sea to Sky Gondola/Habrich area on Sunday.

08/26/2026

Yesterday around 4:00 p.m. Ridge Meadows search and rescue was tasked out for an injured climber, who had fallen and had a possible broken wrist and fractured leg, between Edge Mountain and Golden Ears.

Talon Helicopters was called and two members (hoist team) from Coquitlam SAR joined to assist us.

As they were flying over our subject was spotted. Decision was made to drop the two members off to subject and assess injuries. Upon assessment it was then decided that one of our members was flown up with vacuum splints to assist.
Subject was then flown down to West Canyon Command and handed over to BC ambulance. Because of the location all members and subject ( with the help of members) were able to hover entry and no hoist necessary.

This individual was well prepared however accidents can still happen but we would still like to remind everyone traveling in the backcountry to always take your Essentials, trip plan, and give yourself plenty of extra time.

Your destination is not the summit. It is arriving home safely.

Special thank you to Talon Helicopters and Coquitlam Search and Rescue for your continued partnership and support.

As always you can check out BC AdventureSmart website for informative videos on outdoor safety and other tips for recreating in the outdoors.

08/23/2026

Operation Little Black Dress for Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue was held yesterday on Bear Mountain in Mission.
❤️👗❤️
This is the 9th year that one of our members has held this fundraiser. She actually started hosting this a few years before she was even a member.
It has been held on mountain tops and lake shores but yesterday was more about the company than hiking a huge hike. We only did around 5 km on Bear Mountain in Mission with our destination for photographs being Moon Rock. What a fun spot for photos.

The funds raised at events like this go towards team gear, jackets etc.🥾⛑️🎒🧭
So if you feel like donating(any small amount always helps), here is the link 🔗

When donating you will find that under the 'funds' tab there is a special tab just for Operation Little Black Dress !!
Helps us keep track😃

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/12002?fbclid=IwVERDUATssrpwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHsxLozRmO7sULMv2Fta1ny3k49zlwHtn3qHzMYqPP4bC9juN8ENlgdJdI9h8_aem_8TG2QMDXyryfjH_CozC9oQ

08/22/2026

08/09/2026

Thank you Hopcott Farms for having us today.

We enjoyed celebrating your anniversary with you all.

And a special thank you to everybody that came by and said hello, donated and dunked us in the dunk tank!!

08/08/2026

Come say Hi tomorrow!

Eat some delicious food and a bevy.

Annnnnd try and dunk some of your Ridge Meadows SAR members.

08/05/2026

Ridge Meadows search and rescue has had a busy week with a variety of calls.

Last night (Tuesday August 4th) the team was tasked out at approximately 23:43 for three missing hikers, one with a possible ankle injury, on the Golden Ears Summit Trail in Golden Ears Provincial Park.

Two ground teams were deployed. One went up the West Canyon Trail and the other team up East Canyon. Both heading towards Alder Flats. A third team was also dropped off just below the shelter near Golden Ears summit.
With two teams hiking up and one team hiking down the mountain the group of three were found quite swiftly.

This was our first task where we could take advantage of being dropped off and picked off (hover exit/entry) at a remote location during night operations. A game changer.

Special thank you to Talon Helicopters for your continued partnership.

Task completed around 06:00hrs this morning.

We would like to remind people heading out into the backcountry to always pack your Essentials and everything else you may need for a safe and comfortable adventure and always leave a trip plan with a family member or friend.

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