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BC AdventureSmart enhances awareness among enthusiasts to reduce the impact on search and rescue while contributing to the safety culture in British Columbia. Instagram & Facebook @BCAdvSmart + bcsara.com/outdoor-education

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

THE MOMENT only Stas (hiker) can describe after being lost for 5 days in the sea to sky region Aug. 30 - Sept. 4, 2026. Hear directly from Stas & Squamish SAR as they share both sides of the experience — from being lost to the SAR response. ❓’s encouraged in Oct. 19 session.

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🏔️SPECIAL EVENT | 5 Nights Lost A 6-hr hike became 5 nights lost in BC’s Sea to Sky region. Hear directly from the hiker & Squamish SAR as they share their experiences & perspectives from the SAR response. 📅 Oct. 19 | 6–7 PM PCT 💻 FREE | Live on Zoom shorturl.at/xHz7C

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

WINTER WEBINAR REWIND! 🎥🏔️ First up: Mountains & Mentorship: Building Confidence in the Mountains. Mentorship helps us become safer, more confident outdoor enthusiasts. 🎥 Catch up now! ❄️ NEW 8-part BC AdventureSmart Expert Series starts Nov. 30! youtu.be/W_T4AmeKmvQ?...

Mountain Mentorship: Building Confidence in the Mountains

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

S.T.O.P.: 4 letters that can change the outcome. Lost or in trouble outdoors? If you’re in a safe location: 🛑 STOP moving 💭 THINK clearly 👀 OBSERVE surroundings 📝 PLAN your next move Continuing to move without a plan can make situations worse. www.adventuresmart.ca/the-three-ts/

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Heading into the mountains this long weekend? ⛰️🥾 Check out our short Maps & Mountains 101 series before you go. Your skills, abilities & awareness matter. Being prepared helps you make good decisions outdoors — and lessens impacts on SAR. ⛑️ bcsara.com/48661-2/

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BC Search and Rescue Association @bcsara.com · 15/08/2026

How many hours do BC Search and Rescue volunteers dedicate each year to training, emergency response—including rescues, emergency services support, and wildfire support such as alert and evacuation notifications—and outdoor education? 300,000+ 400,000+ 500,000+

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We see the dedication behind this every day. ❤️ A big thanks to B.C.’s SAR volunteers for the time, training & heart they give to keeping people & communities safe.

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BC Search and Rescue Association @bcsara.com · 11/08/2026

Every call. Every community. Every time.  BC's volunteer SAR groups support more than backcountry incidents. During wildfire activity, they also assist with evacuation notifications, Emergency Support Services & helping communities. ❤️ Help keep them ready: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities... #BCSAR

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🔥With wildfire activity affecting communities across BC, it's important to be prepared. Are your pets a part of your emergency plan? This episode has simple tips to help you prepare. Cue 14:51 🐾 When it’s time to go, your pets are counting on you. youtu.be/8h33k_2NQvE?...

Emergency Evacuations with Pets | BC AdventureSmart Expert Series 2023-24

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Behind every SAR statistic is a real person, a real story, and lessons that can help prevent the next rescue. Join Kyle van Delft as he explores what thousands of BC SAR incidents can teach us about making better decisions outdoors. 🏔️🚁 youtu.be/ATO09gux3MU?...

Are You High Risk? The Cold, Hard Facts from Search & Rescue Data

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

📊 What can thousands of BC Search and Rescue incidents teach us about staying safe outdoors? Join our special guest, Kyle Van Delft @bcsara.com , as he takes us behind the #’s to explore the trends shaping SAR & how they can help you. July 20, 2026 shorturl.at/71DCS

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🎙️ 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/0wZP...

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Are you SUP’ing this summer? Can you swim? Will you wear a life-jacket? Lenea @ Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch & Sandra @bcadvsmart.bsky.social @bcsara.com share statistics + reliable advice. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

B.C. drowning deaths rise sharply as safety groups urge life-jacket use | CBC News

B.C. has recorded the sharpest increase in drowning deaths, higher than any other provinces in Canada this year, according to the B.C. and Yukon Lifesaving Society. It says at least 30 people have dr...

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

ICYMI ~ Incredible insights from Maria at Lions Bay SAR & North Shore Rescue. ☁️ 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?...

Trip Plan Failure: The Fatal Meetup on Brunswick Mountain

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

📊 Every SAR stat tells a story. What can data teach us about safer adventures? Join Kyle Van Delft, Data Administrator @ the BC SAR Association, as he shares trends from all 78 BC SAR groups & how that 📊 helps guide BC’s outdoor education. 📅 July 20 ⏰ 7–8 PM PT 💻 Free Webinar 🎟️ shorturl.at/v6VCE

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

🎙️ Meet our next guest: Maria Masiar from Lions Bay SAR & North Shore Rescue. With 30+ yrs of mtn rescue experience, Maria will share real SAR stories from the Sea to Sky, why knowing your group matters, & how better planning can help in🚨! 📅 July 6 | 🕖 7 PM PT 💻 Free webinar – shorturl.at/8tK2B

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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!

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

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. 📊 @bcsara.com youtu.be/ts_banjzHWE?...

Never Get Lost: Mapping and Navigation with Alex Mack

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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 smartphones (secondary means of comms), GPS units (primary) - navigate with confidence. Watch now: youtu.be/eEiSpqg5Q_Q

🗺️ 🏔️ Maps & Mountains 101 – Episode 4: GPS Devices & Navigation Apps

YouTube video by BC Search and Rescue Association

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

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

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🗺️ 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, building confidence in terrain association & navigation. youtu.be/e7u7rHIGtbo?...

🗺️ 🏔️ Maps & Mountains 101 - Episode 3: Understanding Terrain Features

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Watch all 4 episodes via this link (& take a short quiz) and you’ll get 3 months of Granite Adventure Pro for free! 🤩 pages.getgranite.co/mapsandmount...

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Maps & Mountains 101

A free, four-part course on map reading for the backcountry. Learn the fundamentals so you know where you are, before a bad decision turns into a Search and Rescue call.

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Maps & Mountains 101 – Episode 2 📊 Getting lost or disoriented is the 2nd most common reason for SAR in BC @bcsara 🧭 Learn how contour lines & terrain features can help you better understand the landscape, plan safer routes & travel more confidently outdoors. youtu.be/CloPwemTvWs?...

🗺️ 🏔️ Maps & Mountains - Episode 2: Understanding Terrain & Contour Lines

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This is also the perfect primer for our June 22 webinar, “Never Get Lost: Mastering Maps, Compass, and Modern Navigation Tools,” with Alex Mackenzie! Looking forward to diving even deeper into these essential backcountry navigation skills. Register for June 22, 2026 bcsara.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Never Get Lost: Mastering Maps, Compass & Modern Navigation Tools. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Gain the confidence to navigate anywhere with this practical, easy-to-follow webinar. You’ll learn about topographic maps, compass accurately, and understand key navigation concepts like bearings and...

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Maps & Mountains 101 - Episode 1: Navigation Fundamentals Join Alex Mack, High Altitude Physiologist & ACMG Apprentice Hiking Guide, for an intro to navigation & mtn travel. Learn how to read topographic maps, understand terrain, plan routes & build confidence in the mtns. youtu.be/9YnzgWod-zs?...

🗺️ 🏔️ Maps & Mountains 101 - Episode 1: Navigation Fundamentals

YouTube video by BC Search and Rescue Association

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Dave (Prince George SAR) & Sean (Yellowhead Helicopters) 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 satellite communicator or call 911 if 📲 service is avail. youtu.be/2HFptczh9kg?...

Waiting for Rescue: What You Need to Do

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

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 www.adventuresmart.ca/programs/

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

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. www.facebook.com/share/1EGwuk...

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Join us as Shauna shares her harrowing story from a grizzly bear attack on her & her husband, alongside Kathy @ WildsafeBC, who shares important tips for recreating safely in bear country. Prince George SAR & the B.C. Conservation Officer Service responded to this call. ⛑️ youtu.be/HaJiPdrKCzo?...

Seconds Matter: A Grizzly Attack, a Rescue, and the Power of Preparedness

YouTube video by BC Search and Rescue Association

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

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?...

BC AdventureSmart Trail Specific Safety Video - Juan de Fuca Trail

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Meet Kathy Murray from WildSafeBC — one of our featured speakers for Seconds Matter: A Grizzly Encounter, a Rescue & the Power of Preparedness. Kathy will share tips on wildlife safety, responsible recreation & preparing for grizzly encounters. 🗓️ May 25 | 7–8 PM PT 🔗 shorturl.at/pFpOH

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Seconds Matter: A Grizzly Encounter, a Rescue & the Power of Preparedness. Join Shauna as she shares her firsthand story of a grizzly bear attack in the McGregor Mtns near Prince George & the rescue that followed. 🗓️ May 25, 2026 ⏰ 7-8 PM PT shorturl.at/8pvIa

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

🔎 LOST & FOUND SAR Managers Chris Mushumanski & Paul Berry break down the 73-hr search for 6 yr old Oaklynn Schweder — the strategy, teamwork, field challenges & community support behind a complex SAR response. ➕ Hug a 🌲 & Survive, teaching kids what to do if lost outdoors. youtu.be/nc5keiPskow

Finding Oaklynn: How BC came together to find a lost 6-year-old

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BC Search and Rescue Association @bcsara.com · 15/05/2026

“In Northern BC, we don’t just respond—we mobilize across huge distances. A search can begin hrs before we even reach the last known point,” says Brian Lamond, North Peace SAR . “Preparation is critical when help isn’t immediately accessible.” #longweekend bcsara.com/2026/05/bc-s...

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BC Search and Rescue Association @bcsara.com · 13/05/2026

Heading outdoors this Victoria Day long weekend? Depending on where you are in BC, ⚠️ help could be hours away ⚠️ . Plan ahead, know your location, prepare for limited cell service & Be AdventureSmart. Read more: bcsara.com/2026/05/bc-s... #BCSAR #BCAdventureSmart

BC Search and Rescue Caution: Help Might Be Hours Away - BC Search and Rescue Association

MEDIA RELEASE May 13, 2026 As British Columbians prepare for the Victoria Day long weekend, the BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) is cautioning outdoor enthusiasts that while BC offers incred...

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

SAR looks different across BC. From coastal terrain to remote northern wilderness, geography, weather & access all shape how SAR groups respond. Sandy Ross @ North Peace SAR & Joan Bachand (Bailey 🚁) share real-world rescue insights from Northern BC. youtu.be/zs4HRFv8m-I?...

Different Region, Different Response: True Stories from North Peace SAR

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Join SAR Managers Chris Mushumanski & Paul Berry for a webinar on the 73 hour search for Oaklynn Schweder. Learn how SAR teams coordinated complex search efforts, made critical decisions in the field, & were supported by an incredible community response. shorturl.at/CPtSB

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

BC AdventureSmart enjoyed being at the event today, thanks to everyone for their support and especially Minister @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social and the team @ EMCR!

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

ICYMI Northern BC’s vast wilderness can turn small mistakes into big trouble. 🌲 Join expert guide Jordy Shepherd to learn how distance, daylight, and decision-making impact your safety—and how to plan smarter, travel confidently, and avoid risk before conditions change. youtu.be/iG6Ha8JX8vY?...

SAR Challenges of BC's North: Distances, Darkness and Decision-Making

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

SAR in BC looks different depending on where you are. Each region presents unique challenges that shape how SAR teams respond. In this webinar, North Peace SAR will share insights how geography, weather, access & resources influence rescue operations. May 11 @ 7-8PM www.facebook.com/share/1FUahL...

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Our 2026 Webinar Series brings together pros, guides, & outdoor leaders! 🧭 May 4 – ACMG 🚁 May 11 – North Peace SAR 📍 May 19 – SAR case study 🐻 May 25 – Grizzly attack story 🧰 June 8 – 🚨 skills 🗺️ June 22 – Navigation 🗺️ 🎒 July 6 – Safe return story 📊 July 20 – SAR 📊 👉 bcsara.com/outdoor-educ...

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🌲 May 4: Kickoff webinar!  Join an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) guide as we cover distance, daylight & decision-making. 👉 Distance, Darkness & Decision-Making: Avoiding Trouble in Northern BC’s Big Wilderness shorturl.at/PKxHL

BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Summer’s almost here & we know you’re planning some hikes & adventures☀️🏔️ Before you head out, make sure you’ve got a way to stay in touch & not get lost! Give this a quick watch before your next #hike👇🏽 🗓️ May 4 our NEW webinar series kicks off! youtu.be/mFVb27YjRFk?...

Tech that saves you, Tech that betrays you: Communications & Technology Part II

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Wildfire traps hikers. Watch to learn how this unexpected incident unfolded. youtu.be/0hDLLxsukl8?...

Wildfire Traps Hikers | BC AdventureSmart Summer Series 2024

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BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Heading into summer with wildfires already burning in BC, now’s a great time to watch our webinar with meteorologist Brett Soderholm. Topics include BC wildfire dashboard, ⚠️ ratings, weather forecasting, wildfire risk, safety tips & more👇 #preventwildfires youtu.be/gcmnj2RMm3M?...

BC WildFire Service with Meteorologist Brett Soderholm | BC AdventureSmart Summer Series 2022

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