An injured snowboarder had to spend the night outdoors after hurting her hip in B.C.'s backcountry — a reminder to always prepare for the worst-case scenario, first responders say.

It happened in the Mount Allan Brooks Area of Strathcona Park, where the boarder was on a day trip with her partner on Nov. 24.

After the injury, the pair tried to return home but realized they wouldn't be able to make it back before dark, so they called in for help.

Heavy snow meant an airlift was impossible so a ski t…