Two hikers were rescued by North Shore Rescue crews Sunday night after getting stranded on steep, icy terrain on Grouse Mountain. North Shore Rescue members had to rappel down to the hikers, provide them with harnesses and belay them back up to a safer location. Merriman says the two men weren't wearing appropriate footwear given the icy conditions and didn't have a plan of their trip. NSR says steep and icy conditions require mountaineering boots and crampons. He reminds hikers to make a trip plan before leaving and be prepared to endure weather conditions if they become stranded.

Source: CBC News February 15, 2021 19:02 UTC