Revelstoke Search & Rescue

Update: Missing person located ‘safe and sound’ after Revelstoke SAR search

A Revelstoke Search & Rescue spokesperson said about 100 people are involved in an active search for Revelstoke resident Julie Martel, who was reported missing by her husband on Oct. 11. She was located at around 1:40 p.m.

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Body recovered from Columbia River south of Revelstoke

Man's body located on shore of Columbia River south of Blanket Creek Provincial Park.

Brief: Skiers rescued after avalanche in Revelstoke Mountain Resort backcountry

Revelstoke Search & Rescue came to the rescue after two skiers were caught in an avalanche in a backcountry area on Mount Mackenzie, outside the Revelstoke Mountain Resort boundary.

Revelstoke Search and Rescue Society hosting backcountry information day

Revelstoke Search & Rescue hopes to engage with the public on the risks of skiing out of bounds, travelling in the backcountry and how best to be prepared.

Update: Revelstoke SAR searchers locate missing skier

Revelstoke SAR is looking for a skier last seen at Revelstoke Mountain Resort on Sunday afternoon, and suspect he could be in the Greeley area.

Revelstoke Search and Rescue becomes a society, prepares for winter

The newly formed Revelstoke Search and Rescue Society is reminding people to get the knowledge, bring the gear and know your limitations when it comes to having fun outdoors this winter.

Brief: Sledder injured in Friday night crash on Boulder Mountain

Fort St. John man injured in fall into creek bed on Boulder Mountain Friday night.

Anatomy of a REVSAR rescue

Revelstoke Search & Rescue is one of B.C.’s busiest volunteer search organizations, and winter is their peak season. We asked REVSAR manager Giles Shearing to describe what happens during a typical winter rescue, and for some simple steps the public can take to avoid getting into trouble in the backcountry.

Boyfriend makes Revelstoke Search & Rescue call after snowmobiling girlfriend misses Valentine’s Day rendez-vous

Revelstoke Search & Rescue was mobilized on Valentine's Day to rescue a group of three snowmobilers who spent the night on Boulder Mountain after getting lost and stuck.