YKSAR Basic Searcher Course

Registration Now Open for Yellowknife Search and Rescue’s Fall 2026 Basic Searcher Course

Yellowknife, NT — Yellowknife Search and Rescue (YKSAR) is inviting residents to register for its Fall 2026 Basic Searcher Course. 

This course is an opportunity to gain the foundational skills needed to support search and rescue operations in the North. Throughout the course, participants will learn skills focused on land navigation, search techniques, radio communications, survival skills, and working as part of a search and rescue team in challenging northern conditions. 

Course Details: 

• Classroom Session: October 30 – November 1, 2026

  • Arctic Response, Yellowknife

• Field Session: November 6-8, 2026

  • Overnight, two nights at Camp Connections

Cost: $50 (includes YKSAR membership)
Registration Deadline: October 23, 2026

YKSAR relies on trained volunteers who are ready to respond when someone goes missing. The skills you gain in this course are not only valuable in emergencies but can also enhance your own safety and awareness in the outdoors.

No prior experience is required. Participants must be at least 19 years old and physically capable of participating in outdoor activities.

For full course details and registration information, visit: www.yksar.ca/basic-searcher

About Yellowknife Search and Rescue:
Yellowknife Search and Rescue (YKSAR) is a volunteer organization that supports the RCMP and territorial authorities with search and rescue operations in Yellowknife and surrounding areas. YKSAR members train year-round to ensure they are ready to respond quickly and effectively when needed.