Words of wisdom from LBSAR photo by Scott Mackenzie With the onset of dark and dreary days most people pack away their hiking boots and dream of balmy summer days to come. Most — but not all. For those who do make the decision to brave the elements, the experts have some advice to share. "The main issues we repeatedly see, especially coming into dark and cold season are related to navigation," says Brent Calkin, Lions Bay Search and Rescue Manager. He says the issues include:

Trail usage nearly doubled in August from 2024 Members of LBSAR ground team search for stranded hikers on November 5, 2025. Photo by Scott Mackenzie. While a few die-hard winter hikers continue to seek out back-country trails, the mid-November rains generally mean the bulk of the 2025 hiking season is over, and it's time for a look back. The process of keeping a good record of numbers of hikers in the watershed above Lions Bay was hampered this year when vandals damaged exist

LBSAR pushed to limit on Unnecessary Mountain photo by Scott Mackenzie Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) was called into action on Wednesday after two young hikers lost their way on Unnecessary Mountain and were stranded overnight on the mountain's west ridge.     Team manager Brent Calkin said that the twin systems of intense rain and high winds combining in the air over Lions Bay meant that initial attempts to reach the hikers by helicopter were thwarted. "In the face of

LBSAR sends out a timely reminder Hot on the heels of the weekend's triple rescue, Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) were summoned into...

LBSAR breaks record with busiest season ever Unnecessary Mountain extraction. Photo courtesy LBSAR. The last full day of summer was a...

Fire kept to under one hectare in size Wildfire near Tunnel Bluffs trail, north of Lions Bay, August 30, 2025. Image courtesy BC Wildfire...

LBSAR complete rescues by land and air   LBSAR team deploying wheeled stretcher. By SAR Manager Ed Langford A suspected broken ankle on...

Partying campers "signal fire" turns out to be illegal Talon helicoptor en route to call, July 26, 2025. Photo by kc dyer. Lions Bay...

Where to find a spot when you need one Back in the olden days, parking in the Village used to mean pulling well off to the side of our...

Alexander Nguyen still missing four days after disappearance Yesterday, three days after Alexander Nguyen went missing while on a hike...

Long-time resident and outdoor enthusiast Herb Johnston has a thought to share Photo by Herb Johnstone, June, 2025. Herb says: People of...

Monday hiking group remembers Barb and Dave Enns Monday Hiking Group photos by John Dudley and Marianne Kohler. June 9 was the day...

LBSAR facing multiple call-outs for ill-equipped trekkers   Only proper traction should be considered such as microspikes (upper left) or...

Hiking resident spots local raptor This handsome fella was spotted keeping an eye on the local trails. Have a photo to share? Email...

Hikers leave car engines running twice in one week In two separate incidents last week, hikers inadvertently left the ignition running in...

High numbers visiting as the weather warms up Sunset Trailhead, May, 2025. Photo by kc dyer. It's been a glorious start to spring, and...

Treacherous weekend on Mount Brunswick for hikers View from Mount Brunswick, Easter weekend, 2025. First Responders were called into...

Woman injured at Tunnel Bluffs Members of Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) spent their Saturday afternoon successfully rescuing a...

Search for second missing resident paused to ensure ground stability Photo submitted by Norma Rodgers Lions Bay Mayor Ken Berry says...

Village resident creating behind-the-scenes comforts on the trails Noticed anything new around the neighbourhood lately? A pair of picnic...