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Search and Rescue: North Shore (NSR) - S0 - E17

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Team members discuss another piece of their favourite multipurpose gear – poles.

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Search and Rescue: North Shore (NSR): Season 0 - 27 Episode s

0x1 - ACID TRIP
The team helps a hiker having a bad experience with drugs in the woods.
0x2 - 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.
0x3 - WRONG SHOES
North Shore Rescue volunteers help hikers stuck on a snowy mountain with the wrong footwear.
0x4 - BALLOONS
A helicopter team investigates a mysterious item dangling from a tree in the wilderness.
0x5 - BOB SWEEPS THE GRIND
Veteran volunteer Bob is a friendly face on the Grouse Grind making sure hikers finish the day safely.
0x6 - BROKEN LEG
A couple faces danger when an everyday trail run results in a broken leg.
0x7 - 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.
0x8 - 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.
0x9 - 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.
0x10 - 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.
0x11 - 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.
0x12 - 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.
0x13 - 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.
0x14 - THROWBACK EQUIPMENT
Founding members reflect on the –oftentimes heavy- gear they used on rescue calls.
0x15 - 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.
0x16 - MICRO SPIKES
One of the volunteer’s favourite pieces of gear are multipurpose micro spikes which give traction on various terrains and conditions.
0x17 - POLES
Team members discuss another piece of their favourite multipurpose gear – poles.
0x18 - PUFFY COAT
A volunteer discusses his favourite piece of gear- his puffy coat, and why he has gone through so many over the years.
0x19 - THE ESSENTIALS
Team members discuss the essential supplies to bring on any hike.
0x20 - 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.
0x21 - TRAIL SNACKS
Volunteers discuss their favourite hiking snacks, including GORP.
0x22 - 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
0x23 - 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.
0x24 - HYPOTHERMIA
Hypothermia is a danger even in the summer on the North Shore mountains. Dr. Alec explains how the rescue team treats hypothermic subjects.
0x25 - HOLIDAYS
Volunteers for North Shore Rescue are ready to leave at a moment’s notice any day or time of the year.
0x26 - 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.
0x27 - REVISIT RESCUE
A team member takes a rescued person for an emotional return back to the area they had been fortunately found in.

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