BC AdventureSmart

@KellyRichmondBC @BCSARAssoc @avalancheca Here’s a really helpful easy to watch webinar we hosted with @AvalancheCanada 🏔️ youtu.be/6HOuvquhdNY?si…

Venturing into the backcountry? ⛷️ Check the forecast before heading out, carry essential gear, and take a training course to keep yourself and others safe. 🏔️ For outdoor education courses on how to safely enjoy B.C.'s backcountry, visit: bcsara.com/outdoor-educat… @BCSARAssoc

@RyanMorasiewicz 📲 Battery 🪫 life or lack there of is a part of our Communication and Technology webinar with tech expert / SAR Manager from @CoquitlamSAR youtu.be/mFVb27YjRFk?si…

Intended to hike to Brockton; somehow went beyond and got lost past Pump Peak. 1% battery left when called for help (called friends first); likely would not have survived the night. nsnews.com/local-news/nor…

Glissading: the unofficial Winter Olympics event we fully support 😂❄️ Catch the last webinar in our Expert Winter Series and learn the ins & outs of #glissading with B.C. AdventureSmart & Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures! shorturl.at/wQtby

🌲 Remembering Jimmy Beveridge — 45 Years Later 🌲 In 1981, nine-year-old Jimmy was lost while camping & tragically passed away of hypothermia. From this came the Hug-A-Tree & Survive program, teaching kids life-saving tips! Learn more/book presentation: adventuresmart.ca/programs/hug-a…

🚨 AdventureSmart Trip Plan App Update (Feb 9, 2026): The Trip Plan App is temporarily unavailable for new downloads + existing users on Android & iOS due to a login issue. ✅ Trip planning available online: plan.adventuresmart.ca Updates to come. ❓👉🏽 adventuresmart.ca/contact-us/

🚨 Ever wonder what happens after a 9-1-1 call for Search and Rescue? RCMP’s Christie Falk explains how police task BC’s 78 SAR teams and work alongside volunteers to keep people safe in the backcountry. 🏔️ #BCSAR #SearchAndRescue youtu.be/A7xCvJeGqT4?si…

Know Before You Snow❄️ Mtn days are better when everyone rides smart & gets 🏠 safe 🙌 We’re teaming up with @grousemountain to share the Alpine Responsibility Code🎿 ✔️ Stay in control ✔️ Give others space ✔️ Follow signs + closures ✔️ Know your limits youtu.be/6fMF6LfbfSY?si…

Tree wells don’t look dangerous—until they are. Hear a real-life rescue story and life-saving tips from Whistler Blackcomb @WhistlerBlckcmb Ski Patrol in our Deep Trouble webinar. Your knowledge could save a life. 🎿❄️ #SnowSafety #TreeWells youtu.be/7WXSzi0L9Zo?si…

🚓 Ever wondered how police & Search and Rescue work together? Join our webinar “Behind the Badge: How Police Support SAR”
 🗓️ Feb 3, 2026 ⏰ 6–7 PM PT 💻 Zoom
⭐️ Guest: Constable Christie Falk (RCMP) Learn how SAR tasking works in British Columbia. shorturl.at/9kbhA

What really happens when a SAR call comes in? 🚁 Join our webinar to learn how police and BC’s 78 SAR groups work together—from key decisions to boots on the ground—all to keep enthusiasts safe. #YourDestinationIsHome 🏠 facebook.com/share/1F1kxisM…

You can’t call SAR directly. In BC, SAR is activated by tasking agencies, usually police, when someone is overdue/missing. 🆘 In an🚨, call 911 👮‍♀️ RCMP/local police handle missing-person cases & request GSAR when needed. 💻 How 👮‍♀️ Support SAR 🗓️ 2/3/2026 shorturl.at/wcfW5

We’re excited to welcome avalanche forecaster Darlene Douglas to our series! 🗓️ Tues, Jan 27 | 6:00 PM PT With 30 years in Whistler & experience @whistlerblackcomb Ski Patrol, Darlene brings real-world avalanche insights you don’t want to miss. 🎿 shorturl.at/2hYpr

This webinar with North Shore Rescue member Doug Pope covers #1 reason for SAR (injury, lower extremity), slippery hard packed winter conditions, the importance of microspikes (TRACTION), self rescue and how quickly slips, trips and falls can happen. ⛏️ 🥾

❄️Winter Trails | Hard Packed (Icy) Conditions❄️ Hard-packed snow & ice can turn a simple walk into a serious slip fast. 🧊 Microspikes = traction + control on icy, compact snow. No spikes = higher risk⚠️of falls/injury. PACK TRACTION. Thx. @NSRescue youtu.be/wbtJf8kmjNI?si…

🎙️ New Good Chat Podcast episode is out! We’re joined by John Ribes @AllTrails 🥾🌲 to chat: BC’s most searched trails, why preparedness matters, & how BC AdventureSmart + AllTrails help keep adventures safe + fun. 🤩 open.spotify.com/episode/7F9BYy…

Winter safety campaign well underway! BC AdventureSmart + North Shore partners are helping locals & visitors plan smarter, travel prepared to ⬇️ impacts on SAR—while building a stronger outdoor safety culture across the North Shore. Stay tuned all winter! bcsara.com/2025/10/know-b…

🎧 New Good Chat episode from B.C. AdventureSmart! We explore Healthy by Nature + the PaRx Prescription—helping healthcare pros “prescribe” time outdoors for wellness. 🌲💚 ➕simple ways anyone can feel better outside. @HBNCanada @bcparksfdn #Podcast youtu.be/oFY2CzBehaY?si…

🎙️NEW GOOD CHAT PODCAST rolls out 1/7/2026 @ 6AM 📍BCSARA website & YouTube E#06: Prescription: Go Outside—How Nature Heals Us. We dive into Healthy by Nature + PaRx, helping #healthcare pros prescribe nature for wellness. #bcadventuresmart #podcast @HBNCanada @bcparksfdn

We’ve rescheduled this webinar. Previous date: Jan. 6, 2026
New date: Jan. 27, 2026
Same time: 6:00–7:00 PM PT EXPERT GUEST - @WhistlerBlckcmb Ski Patrol ⛑️ See you on January 27, 2026! #treewells #snow #snowsafety

🚨 Winter Mountain Safety 💻 Webinar: Jan.6 @ 6-7PM PT TREE WELLS & SNOW IMMERSION incidents are serious & easy to overlook. Join our webinar with special guest Whistler Blackcomb @WhistlerBlckcmb Ski Patrol for practical prevention + response strategies. shorturl.at/InPpo