Nelson Search and Rescue

Nelson Search and Rescue Nelson Search and Rescue is a volunteer organization.

Our members are highly trained and respond to calls including rope rescue, swiftwater rescue, avalanche rescue, lake rescue, first aid, and more. Nelson Search and Rescue is a non-profit, volunteer organization that is registered with the British Columbia Provincial Emergency Program. At the request of PEP, the RCMP or another authorized party, we respond to provide assistance with Ground Search a

nd Rescue (GSAR) operations. We are strong supporters of "mutual aid" and frequently assist (and request assistance from) other search and rescue groups within our region. Our organization is comprised of many volunteers who dedicate significant time to build the knowledge and skills necessary to enable them to serve as effective SAR members. We have team members trained for basic ground search and rescue, first aid, rope rescue, swiftwater rescue, organized avalanche response, team leaders, search and rescue management, and more. The education and training of our members provides us with the skilled personnel needed for rescue operations and is a key focus of Nelson Search and Rescue.

At our recent AGM, we were honored to celebrate several members for their incredible milestones and contributions. Pleas...
03/23/2026

At our recent AGM, we were honored to celebrate several members for their incredible milestones and contributions. Please join us in congratulating:

30 Years of Service: Chris and Bruce
15 Years of Service: Josh, Denis, and Douglas
5 Years of Service: Jeannine, Megan, Kevin, Ryan, Alex, and Anna

In addition to these milestones, the AGM serves as a moment to recognize those who embody our core values. We celebrated members who demonstrated exceptional dedication and mentorship, those who consistently go above and beyond to support their peers outside of regular tasks, and those who have shown outstanding leadership throughout the year.

03/16/2026
Happy International Women’s Day!NSAR is proud to have such an incredible crew, nearly half of whom are women. Together, ...
03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day!

NSAR is proud to have such an incredible crew, nearly half of whom are women. Together, they contributed over 3,000 hours of service to search and rescue over the past year.

In what was traditionally a male-dominated field, women continue to show up and lead. Today they are present at every level of our organization — serving as our president, in director roles, in team leadership, and across specialty teams. Their dedication, skill, and commitment strengthen our entire team and the communities we serve.

Thank you to Laura, Carol Ann, Melinda, Geneva, Kaitlin, Krista, Anna, Megan, Tara, Jeannine, Rosemarie, Lindsay, Genevieve, Callie, Chandrima, Alex, Melissa, and Tiyene.

We’re grateful to have you on the team.

On Friday morning, we participated in a joint effort with the Royal Canadian Air Force and a local tour operator to resc...
02/15/2026

On Friday morning, we participated in a joint effort with the Royal Canadian Air Force and a local tour operator to rescue two people after a helicopter crash near Nelson.

Learn more about the rescue on Castanet:
https://tinyurl.com/2debma8j

Huge thanks to Jeremy from Vernon Search And Rescue Group Society & Air Rescue One for the heli-winch presentation. The...
01/22/2026

Huge thanks to Jeremy from Vernon Search And Rescue Group Society & Air Rescue One for the heli-winch presentation.

The level of determination and commitment from this team is truly inspiring. Thank you for your service!

A huge thank you to all the Nelson businesses who donated to Nelson Search & Rescue raffle draw at Whitewater's Avalanch...
01/19/2026

A huge thank you to all the Nelson businesses who donated to Nelson Search & Rescue raffle draw at Whitewater's Avalanche Awareness days. We so appreciate your support! ROAM SHOP Gerick Cycle and Ski Otter Books The Sacred Ride Snowpack Outdoor Experience Valhalla Pure Nelson BC AdventureSmart Beauties .studio

01/18/2026

Immediate companion rescue with an extraction pole.

01/18/2026

Geneva and Equinox, our newest CARDA team in training, demo a subject search at WH20! As part of the Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association, they’re learning the skills and teamwork needed to respond to avalanche emergencies 24/7. We’re incredibly proud of their dedication and the hard work they’re putting in to make a difference in our community!

Great to see so many people out enjoying a sunny day at WH20. We hope you picked up some useful avalanche and treewell s...
01/18/2026

Great to see so many people out enjoying a sunny day at WH20. We hope you picked up some useful avalanche and treewell safety skills to take into the mountains!

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has donated to Nelson Search and Rescue. We're very ...
12/15/2025

We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has donated to Nelson Search and Rescue. We're very fortunate to have so much community support. Your contributions help us purchase essential safety gear and consistently provide our volunteers with the latest training, from ice rescue and first aid to avalanche response and beyond!

Many thanks from the entire crew :)

Always the heart of our team 🩵💙🩵
06/28/2025

Always the heart of our team 🩵💙🩵

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