SafeGuide
Hollyburn Chalet is a RED LEVEL camp! It is essential that you plan accordingly and read the Hollyburn Safety info thoroughly. Remember to bring your completed and approved SG-4 form with you to camp in case you need to make an emergency call. Safe Guide Assessors will require you to use the most recently updated SG-4 form. Below is information you can copy into your current SG-4 form. Please note that it is provided only as a reference to assist you in making emergency plans appropriate for your camp and girls.
missing person
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Use the buddy system at all times and do regular count-offs. Advise staff at Hollyburn Lodge or Cypress Nordic Area and ask for assistance. Notify a Cypress staff member who carry radios and drive snowmobiles.
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evacuation |
Ensure that everyone wears inside shoes at all times. Upstairs windows open; rope ladder is in box at top of stairs. One leader should try to gather coats. If evacuating because of fire, try to turn off the propane tank on your way out. Notify the staff at Hollyburn Lodge or Cypress Nordic Area. Call 911.
See also Evacuations & Road Closures. |
intruder |
If the intruder is a human, ask them to leave. If they do not leave, evacuate the group to Hollyburn Lodge. Call 911.
If the intruder is an animal, open the door and make noise. Try to scare them away. Evacuate if necessary. There my be small intruders; do not leave food unattended; store all food products and waste in appropriate lidded bins. Keep door closed at all times; bears have been known to enter cabins! |
trauma/medical |
Ensure the rest of the group is safe; begin first aid. Send a runner to Nordic Area to get assistance / call 911. Ensure the runner takes a cell phone and tries it en route to obtain assistance as quickly as cellular service allows.
NOTE: cell phones may not work in / around cabin. Runner may need to get to parking lot for service if Hollyburn Lodge and Ranger Station have no phones accessible. Anticipate at least 30 minutes response time after calling for help. |
directions
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Girl Guide Cabin #286 Hollyburn Ridge, West Vancouver. Take exit #8 from Upper Levels. Turn right at Hollyburn Lodge to Cypress (cross-country) Nordic Ski Area. Drive to the end of the cross country parking lot and take the hiker's trail. Turn left when you get to the old fire access road. Hike up to the Hollyburn Lodge turn right and walk down to the Ranger Station. Take the trail to the right just past the Ranger Cabin and walk in about 5 minutes. The Girl Guide cabin will be on your right.
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emergency numbers |
There is no telephone on site. For emergency numbers, and those of the various services in the area, click here.
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