Originally Posted By: Teslinhiker
Heard about this rescue on the news earlier today and although the hiker made some mistakes, at least he had the sense to carry a PLB and more or less stay put. Luckily, SAR got him off the mountain last night as today is downright miserable here close to sea level with rain and wind which means the conditions on top of Cypress will be much worse...

Couple of Google Earth images that show the area. The first link which shows the highway below is the route north to Whistler BC and water is Howe Sound (pacific ocean)

The second link is from the backside of the mountain. Pretty rugged country in there...A few years ago, we had a close call in that same area and came very close to pressing the button (PLB).


I believe I solo hiked in that area in '87. Didn't go as far up the trail to the mountain top because of it was getting too wet & cold. You're right about the ruggedness of the area, back then I didn't have much of a survial kit with me so rather than risk a problem I ended my hike early. This hiker apparently continued his journey (probably better equipped than I was) and now he has a story to tell his kids.