Overview
- Three hikers got delayed by a wrong turn, summited just before sunset, and descended into darkness without flashlights or headlamps.
- Their phone lights drained on two devices before the group stopped to call for help and were found mildly hypothermic but physically uninjured.
- NSR volunteers reached the hikers late Tuesday, providing headlamps, warm clothing, food and water before guiding them back to safety.
- The rescue team cited this as a common scenario in Cypress Provincial Park and stressed the need for reliable lighting, navigation tools and extra layers.
- NSR’s guidance urges carrying the full 10 Essentials and making conservative turnaround decisions when running behind schedule.