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Climber Calls Third Rescue in 2026
Climber needed third rescue in 2026 after getting stuck on White Dyke climb.
In brief
Climber needed third rescue in 2026 after getting stuck on White Dyke climb. Two climbers were rescued from White Dyke in British Columbia after calling for help three times in 2026. Originally reported by Climbing.
Rescue call on White Dyke
Two climbers got stuck on a 1,600-foot alpine climb in British Columbia on September 22, 2026.
“We’re on the White Dyke, we’re stuck, we’re not injured, we have supplies, we’re okay”
Climbers' situation
Climber B said they were too tired to go up or down and were stuck on the rope.
“I’m too tired. I can’t go up, I can’t go down. I’m stuck here”
Rescue team response
Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue and Talon Helicopters responded to the call for help.
“We’re on the White Dyke, we’re stuck, we’re not injured, we have supplies, we’re okay”
Night rescue operation
Rescuers rappelled down to the climbers and lowered them to a safe ledge.
“They were a little sketchy even on their feet”
Rescue timeline
The rescue took 11 hours from the call and 21 hours from when the climbers started hiking.
“It was 11 hours after the call went out and 21 hours from when the climbers began their hike”
Rescue veteran's advice
Brent Boulet says climbers should plan trips with a backup plan and assess partner capabilities.
“You should have that base relationship first”
Rescue history
Climber A had been rescued twice already in 2026 before this incident.
“They had tripped and fallen and hit their leg”
Route details
White Dyke is a 500-meter alpine scramble with low fifth-class and fourth-class terrain.
“The route they were climbing, White Dyke, is an alpine scramble up approximately 500 meters (~1,640 feet) of low fifth-class and fourth-class terrain”
Rescue team size
Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue has 31 active volunteer members and gets about 40 calls per year.
“Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Search and Rescue has 31 active, volunteer members and usually gets about 40 calls per year”
Rescue timing
Climbers started hiking at 8:30 a.m. and were stuck by 4:30 p.m. on September 22.
“By the time Climber A had reached the top of pitch two and started to belay Climber B on toprope, it was already 4:30 p.m.”
Rescue outcome
No injuries were reported after the rescue operation ended at 5:30 a.m. on September 23.
“No injuries were reported”
Rescue lessons
Boulet recommends climbers start small with hikes to build trust and assess stamina.
“Go on just a hike. Assess how the two of you are: Are you actually friends?”
Rescue trends
More climbers are using less common routes in Golden Ears Park as social media grows.
“I think with social media, and seeing all those different objectives, it’s bringing in less experienced people”
Rescue conclusion
The climbers were safely rescued and returned to base by 5:30 a.m. on September 23.
“The helicopter arrived and successfully hoisted all four people from the ground”
The short version
Two climbers were rescued from White Dyke in British Columbia after calling for help three times in 2026.
