2022 Marks 50 Years of Service for Whistler Search & Rescue!
We are grateful for the unwavering support from our community, visitors and businesses who help keep WSAR operational and ready to serve the Sea to Sky. Thank you for your continued support and donations to our society!
Recent News & Videos:
April 14, 2022: Searching for a Legacy – WSAR has come a long way in the last 50 years…Read more here
April 10, 2022: “They Just Vanished” – Four skiers vanished on Whistler 50 years ago. – Read more here
April 7, 2022: Whistler Search & Rescue received 110 requests for assistance in 2021-22. – Read more here
March 13, 2022: Whistler Healthcare Foundation announces grant recipients. – Read more here
March 9, 2022: Whistler Search & Rescue responds to seven calls in busy 4 day period. – Read more here
February 15, 2022: Letter: January for Jesse event comes up big for Whistler SAR. – Read more here
February 10, 2022: Hectic weekend in Sea to Sky backcountry ends tragically with one dead and more injured. – Read more here
October 3, 2020: The T-33 Search
Every autumn, Whistler Search & Rescue continues the search for 2 missing RCAF pilots that went down with their T-33 Silver Star in March 1956.
Whistler Search and Rescue incorporates the search into their regular training schedule. WSAR’s continued search and training efforts are now focused in the area of Callaghan FSR and the creek, south of the lake. To learn more about the story and their efforts please click on the video below:
June 8, 2017: Inside Whistler’s Search & Rescue: We go behind the scenes with WSAR to meet the women who volunteer their time to help others in their community – very proud to feature Paige Bell and Renata Lewis!