Volunteers rescued a lost French tourist who was hypothermic on Grouse Mountain, warning against relying on trail apps.

North Shore Rescue volunteers rescued a 22-year-old French tourist who got lost and was stranded on Goat Ridge in the Grouse Mountain backcountry. The hiker, underdressed and hypothermic, followed a trail app that led him to a challenging, unmarked route. Search manager Allan McMordie warned about relying on cell phones and trail apps, urging hikers to inform someone of their plans and be prepared for winter conditions.

December 03, 2024
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