Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue

Are you heading out this long weekend?
Help might be hours away.
Are you prepared?

BC Search and Rescue Caution: Help Might Be Hours Away - BC Search and Rescue Association MEDIA RELEASE May 13, 2026 As British Columbians prepare for the Victoria Day long weekend, the BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) is cautioning outdoor enthusiasts that while BC offers incredible opportunities for recreation, search and rescue realities can look very different depending on w...

The RCMP Open House is currently underway at City Hall in Maple Ridge.

We invite you to drop by and say hello. Our team will be in attendance until 3pm.

Today, our team was called to assist in the search for a missing male in North Langley.

Without a moment’s notice, our members dropped what they were doing and responded quickly, working alongside Langley RCMP, RCMP Air Services, and partner SAR teams in a coordinated effort to bring the search to a successful outcome.

Thanks to the rapid response and teamwork of everyone involved, the subject was located and transferred to medical care, with EHS transporting him Code 3 to hospital. Outcomes like this are a reminder of why fast response and strong partnerships matter.

We are incredibly grateful for the privilege of working so closely with Langley RCMP and would also like to thank South Fraser Search and Rescue and Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue for sending members to assist today’s operation.

Excellent teamwork by all involved.

You might have noticed our team in Pitt Meadows near the Alouette River last night, where we carried out an extensive training operation.
We had our entire fleet out. Boats on Pitt River and Pitt Lake, kayaks on Alouette River, SxS, e-bikes, and ground teams, worked together to search the d**e system for our subject.
The training session focused on developing our team's expertise and area knowledge, which ultimately contributed to the successful location of our subject.

Every Wednesday evening, our team engages in diverse training activities, including first aid, rope rescue, swiftwater, ETTS, ground searches, and routine maintenance tasks just to name a few.

On April 27, 2026, at approximately 10:35am, RMSAR responded a marine incident at the Port Haney Wharf. Below is the statement from the RCMP:

“Frontline officers immediately attended the area and learned that an adult male may have fallen into the Fraser River at this location and did not resurface.

Officers searched the surrounding area and did not observe anyone in distress in the water or surfacing on the waterline.

Maple Ridge RCMP has deployed the detachment’s boat and is being assisted by BC RCMP Air Services, Maple Ridge Fire & Rescue Services, and BC Emergency Health Services. Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue has also been deployed to assist and the BC RCMP Underwater Recovery Team has been notified.”

🌲 BC AdventureSmart Summer 2026 Expert Webinar Series 🌲

Check out this line up and stay informed!

A new series focused on what it really takes to stay safe outdoors across British Columbia.

📅 Webinars run May 4 – July 20, 2026
👉 Register here: https://bcsara.com/outdoor-education/events/

🌲 BC AdventureSmart Summer 2026 Expert Webinar Series 🌲

We’re back this summer with a new series focused on what it really takes to stay safe outdoors across British Columbia.

While some sessions spotlight Northern BC—where vast distances, remote terrain, and unique challenges shape search and rescue—this series reflects a province-wide approach to outdoor safety.

We’re bringing together SAR volunteers, outdoor educators, guides, data specialists, and community leaders to share real-world insights you can use.

🔥 This summer’s topics include:
• Distance, Darkness and Decision-Making
• Different Region, Different Rescue
• 73 Hours to Home (SAR case study)
• Seconds Matter: A Grizzly Encounter
• Your Group Matters: Skills Before SAR Arrives
• Navigation Skills: Maps, Compass & Tech
• Trip Planning That Works
• What BC SAR Data Tells Us

Whether you're hiking, paddling, hunting, fishing, mountain biking, or exploring with family, these sessions will help you stay prepared, confident, and safe—anywhere in BC.

📅 Webinars run May 4 – July 20, 2026
👉 Register here: https://bcsara.com/outdoor-education/events/

Remembering Jimmy Beveridge

IMPORTANT AdventureSmart Trip Plan App Update:

Effective Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the AdventureSmart Trip Plan App is temporarily unavailable for new downloads and for existing users on both Android and Apple devices via the Google Play and Apple App Stores. This is due to an issue affecting login access.

Trip planning services remain fully available. Users can continue to create and manage trip plans using the AdventureSmart Trip Plan tool on the website:
https://plan.adventuresmart.ca/

We recognize that many outdoor enthusiasts rely on this tool when preparing for their adventures, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this disruption. Updates will be shared as soon as they become available.

Thank you for supporting AdventureSmart and our mission to promote outdoor safety.

Any questions or concerns from the public can be directed to the 👉🏽 National Office “Contact Us”: https://www.adventuresmart.ca/contact-us/