Search and Rescue: North Shore

A five-part Knowledge Original series that follows the heroic members of Canada's busiest volunteer search and rescue team as they set off by foot and helicopter to rescue people from the rugged wilderness of North Vancouver.

A five-part Knowledge Original series that follows the heroic members of Canada's busiest volunteer search and rescue team as they set off by foot and helicopter to rescue people from the rugged wilderness of North Vancouver.

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Search and Rescue: North Shore

Giving the Time

E1 Giving the Time

A hiker is trapped on a treacherous precipice. Then, a group trek ends in a serious head injury. Mike struggles to...

Search and Rescue: North Shore

Mutual Aid: Working Together

E2 Mutual Aid: Working Together

A smoky summer leads to a diabetic hiker in distress. Alec and Brady struggle against daylight to extract a mountain...

Search and Rescue: North Shore

Peak Season

E3 Peak Season

A hiker's dog falls from a steep cliff, and a tip on a six-month-old cold case triggers the team to bring out the rescue...

Search and Rescue: North Shore

Found and Lost

E4 Found and Lost

Two young children are lost overnight, and the team reflects on what it takes for long line helicopter rescues. Later, a...

Search and Rescue: North Shore

Code Alpha - Avalanche

E5 Code Alpha - Avalanche

A snowboarder disappears out of bounds, and the team faces its most challenging call of the year as an avalanche drags...

Trail Snacks

Volunteers discuss their favourite hiking snacks, including GORP.

The Wrong Shoes

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

Acid Trip

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

Balloons

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

All in the Family

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.

Bob Sweeps The Grind

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

Middle of Nowhere with a Broken Leg

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

Behind the Scenes: Cameras On Call

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.

Behind the Scenes: Filming from the Air

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.

Gerry’s Ferry

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.

Holidays

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

Hot Wheels

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

Hypothermia

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

Kayla’s Winter Pack

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.

Lest We Forget

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.

Favourite Gear - Micro Spikes

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

Motor Oil for Breakfast

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.

Subzero Night In Shorts

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

Definitely Not About Getting Paid

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.

Favourite Gear - Poles

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

Favourite Gear - Puffy

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

Revisiting the Rescue – Missing Senior

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

Behind the Scenes: What It Takes For One Shot

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

The Essentials

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

NSR Throwbacks: Clothes

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

NSR Throwbacks: Equipment

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

Women On Team

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