Search and Rescue: North Shore (NSR)
Overview
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. (NSR)
Seasons
Season 0 ()
Extras
40 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: ACID TRIP
The team helps a hiker having a bad experience with drugs in the woods.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 2: ALL IN 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.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 3: WRONG SHOES
North Shore Rescue volunteers help hikers stuck on a snowy mountain with the wrong footwear.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 4: BALLOONS
A helicopter team investigates a mysterious item dangling from a tree in the wilderness.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 5: BOB SWEEPS THE GRIND
Veteran volunteer Bob is a friendly face on the Grouse Grind making sure hikers finish the day safely.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 6: BROKEN LEG
A couple faces danger when an everyday trail run results in a broken leg.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 7: NOT ABOUT 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.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 8: 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.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 9: 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.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 10: 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.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 11: FILM FROM 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.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 12: 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.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 13: 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.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 14: THROWBACK EQUIPMENT
Founding members reflect on the –oftentimes heavy- gear they used on rescue calls.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 15: THROWBACK CLOTHES
Founding members talk about the clothing they wore once upon-a-time on rescues before the mandated and safer gear they wear today.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 16: MICRO SPIKES
One of the volunteer’s favourite pieces of gear are multipurpose micro spikes which give traction on various terrains and conditions.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 17: POLES
Team members discuss another piece of their favourite multipurpose gear – poles.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 18: PUFFY COAT
A volunteer discusses his favourite piece of gear- his puffy coat, and why he has gone through so many over the years.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 19: THE ESSENTIALS
Team members discuss the essential supplies to bring on any hike.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 20: KAYLA'S 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.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 21: TRAIL SNACKS
Volunteers discuss their favourite hiking snacks, including GORP.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 22: MOTOR OIL
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
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 23: 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.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 24: HYPOTHERMIA
Hypothermia is a danger even in the summer on the North Shore mountains. Dr. Alec explains how the rescue team treats hypothermic subjects.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 25: HOLIDAYS
Volunteers for North Shore Rescue are ready to leave at a moment’s notice any day or time of the year.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 26: 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.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 27: REVISIT RESCUE
A team member takes a rescued person for an emotional return back to the area they had been fortunately found in.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 201: S2E01 - Snowshoes and Avalanches
Episode 202: S2E02 - Canine Team History
Episode 203: S2E03 - Bob: Losing a Friend
Episode 204: S2E04 - Search Dog Training with Ellie
Episode 205: S2E05 - Rescue Trails: Mapping with Julie
Episode 206: S2E06 - Bridget and Bill
Episode 207: S2E07 - Map and Compass
Episode 208: S2E08 - Bridget Team Leader and Mountaineer
Episode 209: S2E09 - The Green Door Award
Episode 210: S2E10 - Mental Health
Episode 211: S2E11 - People Always Ask #1
Episode 212: S2E12 - People Always Ask #2
Episode 213: S2E13 - We Don’t Rescue Dogs, But…
Season 1 (2020)
No overview available.
5 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Giving the Time
2020-11-10A hiker is trapped on a treacherous precipice. Then, a group trek ends in a serious head injury. Mike struggles to balance volunteering and family while Peter and Stan find an elderly man missing overnight in a surprising location.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 2: Mutual Aid: Working Together
2020-11-17A smoky summer leads to a diabetic hiker in distress. Alec and Brady struggle against daylight to extract a mountain biker after a life-altering crash, while a cold case discovery triggers emotional memories for Mike
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 3: Peak Season
2020-11-24A hiker's dog falls from a steep cliff. We meet roommates Kayla, Jason and Phil, and a tip on a six-month-old cold case triggers the team to bring out the rescue dogs. The military swoops in to assist with a nighttime rescue.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 4: Found and Lost
2020-12-01Two young children are lost overnight. Barry gets called out on Thanksgiving for a lone tourist stranded on a precarious cliff, and the team reflects on what it takes for a long line helicopter rescues. Later, a suicidal woman goes missing.
Runtime: 48 minEpisode 5: Code Alpha - Avalanche
2020-12-08A snowboarder disappears out of bounds. Ryan has a baby, and AJ's skill keeping volunteers safe in the snow is tested. The team faces its most challenging call of the year as an avalanche drags two snowshoer's down a mountain.
Runtime: 48 min
Season 2 (2024)
No overview available.
5 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Close to Home
2024-05-28NSR says goodbye to a co-founder. Flooding drives families from their homes. There's a rush to extract a crashed mountain biker before dark, and a man with dementia goes missing. Kayla welcomes a new baby and then puts her cardiac training to the test.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 2: Squamish SAR
2024-06-04Nearby Squamish Search and Rescue attends multiple calls for crashed mountain bikers including an NSR family member. A hiker fails to cross the Squamish River, and North Shore and Squamish join forces to reach a critically injured rock climber.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 3: Into the Night
2024-06-11A hiker is trapped on a cliff overnight. A child falls on a family hike. The team reflects on tracking lost people, while new tech aids boots on the ground. The night-vision helicopter is called for a critical rescue of a snowmobile rider several hours north.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 4: Out of Bounds
2024-06-18The team has a precedent-setting helicopter rescue as darkness falls. Winter is in full swing, and a number of skiers and snowboarders encounter accidents out of bounds and in the back country. A tragedy from the past saves a teenager's life.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 5: Sky and Snow
2024-06-25A base jumper leaps from the Squamish Chief with unfortunate results. A couple is hit by falling ice while a para glider crashes in subzero conditions. Then, new members take the lead as five young men get lost in steep, snowy terrain all night.
Runtime: N/A minVideos
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