A new development has emerged in the search for a missing man from Squamish who disappeared while hiking solo in the Sea-to-Sky region of British Columbia. Stanislav Volo disembarked at the peak of the Sea-to-Sky Gondola in Squamish around 11:30 a.m. PT on Sunday, intending to trek the Mount Habrich Loop, as per the RCMP. Numerous volunteers from various search and rescue teams in the Lower Mainland have gathered on the mountain above the gondola to locate the 43-year-old hiker.
Utilizing drones, helicopters, ground crews, and police canines, the search efforts have been extensive. Volo’s sister, Ola Volo, disclosed that a recent clue surfaced during the search on Tuesday. She mentioned that Volo placed a brief 911 call stating he was stranded on the mountain around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Despite the limited cell service in the Mount Habrich Loop area, the family confirmed the authenticity of the call by hearing Volo’s voice. Ola expressed hope, stating, “We know he’s out there, alive, fighting the weather to stay warm and connected with us.” Volo’s cousin, Yana Geng, highlighted his role as a devoted father, husband, son, and sibling.
Tyler Duncan from Squamish Search and Rescue stated their belief that Volo is within the Habrich loop vicinity due to its intricate terrain features, including gullies and boulder fields, making the search challenging. Poor weather conditions on Wednesday hindered search operations, with efforts set to resume on Thursday.
On the day of his disappearance, witnesses claim to have seen Volo on the Shannon Basin Loop, adjacent to his intended hike. The Mount Habrich Loop section contains complex cliff bands, popular among climbers. Duncan mentioned a missed call from Volo to his wife, speculating he may have descended from the ridgeline, losing cell service. Surveillance footage captures Volo exiting the gondola on Sunday, clad in black attire.
Squamish RCMP urge anyone with information on Volo’s whereabouts to contact them at 604-892-6100.