North Vancouver district fire crews and North Shore Rescue volunteers were tasked with about a dozen trail rescues last weekend.
Often in these rescue cases, the hikers are poorly hydrated or not wearing the proper footwear. NSR is reiterating the importance of being prepared for a hike of any duration.
The team talks about having 10 essentials for hiking in the backcountry including extra clothes and a cellphone or radio able to call for help.
We asked hikers in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park if they were prepared to head into the woods today.
