BC AdventureSmart

🎙️ Our Exec Director Sandra Riches recently joined The Outmap Podcast to share her journey from BC Parks to leading BC AdventureSmart, along with why outdoor education & incident prevention play such an important role in keeping people safe outdoors. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0wZP3k…

Are you SUP’ing this summer? Can you swim? Will you wear a life-jacket? Lenea @lifesavingBCYK & Sandra @BCAdvSmart @BCSARAssoc share statistics + reliable advice. cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

ICYMI ~ Incredible insights from Maria at @LionsBaySAR ☁️ cloud ceilings ❄️ crossing snowy slopes 🏔️ cleats vs. crampons vs. microspikes 🎒 who should carry a 🗺️ 🫶 supporting your group 📝 knowing your fellow hikers’ abilities 🆘 what to tell 911 youtu.be/hCttVLKtKcU?si…

📊 Every SAR statistic tells a story. Join BC SAR Association's Data Administrator, Kyle Van Delft, as he explores what BC SAR data reveals about outdoor safety—and how it helps shape BC AdventureSmart's prevention messaging. 🗓️ July 20 | 7 PM PT shorturl.at/P91L3

30+ years with search & rescue. Maria knows her stuff! Join us July 6 to hear real-life SAR stories and discover why knowing your group—their abilities, skills, and even everyone’s names—can make all the difference in an emergency. 🚨 shorturl.at/pPHw0

@TonyLaneNV Kudos for her consistent efforts! 🧠 💪 We sat down with a hiker to hear about her & her husband’s grizzly bear encounter in Northern BC. Watch as she shares how they survived the attack, along with practical bear safety tips from @wildsafebc youtu.be/HaJiPdrKCzo?si…

A woman hiking in Canada nearly became a grizzly’s next meal and the video circulating right now is genuinely one of the most intense wildlife encounters you will ever watch - her dog is with her, a massive grizzly is right there, and somehow she kept her head together long enough for both of them to walk away breathing. That is not a small thing. Most people talk tough until nature is standing ten feet in front of them and every instinct in your body is screaming to run, and running is exactly the worst thing you can do. Grizzlies are built to chase, they top out over 700 pounds and can cover ground faster than any human alive. The people who survive these moments are the ones who override pure fear with pure discipline and this woman did exactly that. If you hike, camp, or spend any real time in the wilderness - bear spray is not optional, it is the difference between a story you tell and one somebody else tells about you. Could you have kept your cool? Hats off to her.

We ❤️ seeing this! An overall decrease in SAR call volume is encouraging 🤩 & suggests more people are getting prepared before heading outdoors. Keep it up, BC! Your preparation is paying off and helping reduce impacts on our incredible SAR volunteers—one adventure at a time.

Have you ever been lost before? Here’s how to never get lost! Getting lost or disoriented is the SECOND MOST COMMON REASON FOR SEARCH & RESCUE IN BC. 📊 @BCSARAssoc youtu.be/ts_banjzHWE?si…

The final episode of our Maps & Mountains 101 series is here! GPS devices & navigation apps: strengths, limitations & how to use them safely in the backcountry. We talk about secondary means of comms & primary - lets navigate with confidence. Watch now: youtu.be/eEiSpqg5Q_Q

A # of SAR incidents start with a plan that didn't match conditions. Join our free webinar & learn how to plan smarter, assess risks, match your trip to your abilities & return home safely. 📅 July 6 ⏰ 7:00 PM PT 💻 Free Online Your destination is home. shorturl.at/mNwnF

👉 To learn more, join Alex for the June 22 webinar and take your map-reading skills to the next level. facebook.com/share/1Lr2x2...

🗺️ Episode 3 is here! Ridges, valleys, drainages & terrain features all tell a story—if you know how to read them. In this episode, we explore how to match what you’re seeing on the ground with what’s shown on the map. youtu.be/e7u7rHIGtbo?si…

Dave @PrinceGeorgeSAR & Sean @YellowheadHeli shared valuable tips on what to do while waiting for rescue & what to expect during a 🚁 rescue. Reminder: there’s no charge for rescue. Use 🆘 feature on your comms device or call 911 if 📲 service is avail. youtu.be/2HFptczh9kg?si…

Happy International Trails Day! If you’re heading out on the trails, check out our great selection of free programs designed to help you explore confidently and safely. 🥾 🗺️ 🧭 #TrailsDay adventuresmart.ca/programs/

Meet Dave Merritt, our expert guest on June 8! A member @PrinceGeorgeSAR since 1991, Dave brings 35+ yrs of SAR exp. Join us as he shares practical tips on🚨group dynamics, scene mngt, comms, decision-making & what enthusiasts can do before SAR arrives. shorturl.at/2gdyx

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DYK how to manage your scene & support your group before SAR arrives? Learn practical skills for handling the critical first moments of an outdoor emergency. Preparation, teamwork & early action can make a real difference while help is on the way. facebook.com/share/1EGwukru…

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Your prep and quick thinking can help our 3,250 search and rescue volunteers a lot! Learn how! ⏬

Join us as Shauna (hiker) shares her harrowing story from last yrs grizzly bear attack on her & her husband, alongside Kathy @wildsafebc , who shares important tips for recreating safely in bear country. @PrinceGeorgeSAR responded to this call. youtu.be/HaJiPdrKCzo?si…

The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail is opening soon! 🌊🥾 Before you head out, check out this trail safety video & brush up on trip planning, essential gear, tides, weather & 🚨 preparedness. Your prep reduces impacts on search and rescue volunteers. youtu.be/pDbqqRKq-fY?si…