Search and Rescue: North Shore (NSR)

The team helps a hiker having a bad experience with drugs in the woods.

Volunteers of North Shore Rescue reflect on why they became members decades ago, and how that spirit has inspired generations of volunteers to follow in their footsteps.

North Shore Rescue volunteers help hikers stuck on a snowy mountain with the wrong footwear.

A helicopter team investigates a mysterious item dangling from a tree in the wilderness.

Veteran volunteer Bob is a friendly face on the Grouse Grind making sure hikers finish the day safely.

A couple faces danger when an everyday trail run results in a broken leg.

A volunteer shares why himself and so many dedicate their time to the search and rescue team, and that it is so much more than getting paid.

A Search and rescue team heads out to look for a lost hiker who had to spend the night on a mountain in shorts.

Kayla talks about her experience being a woman on the team, and how more and more women are starting to join North Shore Rescue.

Go behind-the-scenes to see the unique challenges of filming this series, from mountaineer training to following super fit rescue volunteers through dense forests.

Director Grant Baldwin talks about the unique circumstances of filming from a helicopter, and the special camera gear used in the series thanks to famous wildlife cinematographer Jeff Turner.

Grant Baldwin (director) and Ian Christie (film cinematographer) head into the woods to retrieve cameras they left running over night for some epic footage.

One of the North Shore Rescue’s founding members, Gerry, tells a story about how quick thinking and the use of a government ferry saved a boy and his grandpa.

Founding members reflect on the –oftentimes heavy- gear they used on rescue calls.

Founding members talk about the clothing they wore once upon-a-time on rescues before the mandated and safer gear they wear today.

One of the volunteer’s favourite pieces of gear are multipurpose micro spikes which give traction on various terrains and conditions.

Team members discuss another piece of their favourite multipurpose gear – poles.

A volunteer discusses his favourite piece of gear- his puffy coat, and why he has gone through so many over the years.

Team members discuss the essential supplies to bring on any hike.

When North Shore Rescue receives a call, volunteers never know what they’ll be in for. Kayla shows us what she packs in her bag to be prepared for everything and anything.

Volunteers discuss their favourite hiking snacks, including GORP.

Not all volunteers are rushing off to rescues in the bush. Veteran team member and mechanic, JJ, looks after North Shore Rescue’s gear and trucks

Volunteers are given driver training to keep their skills sharp while driving in a variety of tricky weather conditions on the North Shore.

Hypothermia is a danger even in the summer on the North Shore mountains. Dr. Alec explains how the rescue team treats hypothermic subjects.

Volunteers for North Shore Rescue are ready to leave at a moment’s notice any day or time of the year.

Volunteers attend annual Remembrance Day ceremonies and take care of any medical events to allow armed services and first responders to focus on the ceremony.

A team member takes a rescued person for an emotional return back to the area they had been fortunately found in.