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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 + https://bcsara.com/outdoor-education/
ποΈ Nov 26 at UFV! Hear from 4 amazing local women β a UFV business prof, a Central Fraser Valley SAR volunteer, the Exec Director of BC AdventureSmart & a Chilliwack Assistant Fire Chief.
Get inspired by their frontline stories! πβ¨
#StaySafeStaySmart #WomenInSAR
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John MacGregor (VC, MC & Bar, DCM) is Canadaβs most decorated soldier for valourποΈwho during WW1 served 3+ yrs in the horrific trenches of the Western Front (Ypres, Vimy Ridge, Hill 70, the Somme & Cambrai) as a fearless soldier & gallant leader of men.
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βOn behalf of BC AdventureSmart, it was an honour to have the program nominated & to accept this award on its behalf. Iβm looking forward to the upcoming initiatives in northern B.C., where weβll expand youth outreach in synergy with BC SARβ. Quotes Sandra Riches, BCAdvSmart
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Weβre honoured to receive the 2025 John MacGregor Memorial Award from BCSARA in recognition of our vital role in advancing public safety & prevention across BC.
This award reflects the shared commitment of our SAR community. πποΈ
#BCAdventureSmart #OutdoorSafety
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βοΈ Know Before You SNOW!
Winterβs almost here, BC! From Nov 6, 2025βMar 5, 2026, weβre sharing partner tips, skill hill wishes & snow safety.
Follow along all season!
#KnowBeforeYouSNOW #BCAdventureSmart #Winter #YourDesinationIsHome
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This campaign is a fantastic example of regional + industry teamwork. When we work together, weβre strongerβand winter βοΈ enthusiasts benefit.
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π Oct 15: Stay connected when it matters most!
This session with @Rogers is all about their new mobile-to-satellite tech & how it keeps you in touch in B.C.βs remote areas - it's a must watch!
π Learn how it works, where it helps, and what youβll need.
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Great line up! π« Guests include;
Rogers
Avalanche Canada
Revelstoke SAR
No Sweat Nutrition
Canadian Ski Patrol
Mountain Mentors
RCMP
Mountain Muskox
Mountain Skills & AcademyοΏΌ
βοΈποΈ Winter keeners!
Our 2025β26 Expert Webinar Series kicks off Oct 15. Weβll talk communications, avalanche terrain, cold-weather prep, tree wells, mentorship, police support & more.
Learn a few tips, play smarter, & help lessen the impacts on B.C. SAR.
π Join us/share:
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Listen on YouTube!
#GoodChat #Podcast
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Nice feedback about our third episode of βGood Chat! π¬
Thanks, Magda for listening to Dr Renata Lewis from Whistler SAR and our director Sandra Riches.
Ep03 ποΈ Trailblazing Women: Shaping the Future of BC SAR.
Powerful stories of women in search & rescueβtheir challenges, wins, and impact on teams & communities. Listen to Good Chat by BC AdventureSmart! π§
#GoodChat #Podcast #BCSAR
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To learn more about this project that Trisha is managing, here you go!
They have a great team over at Holistic Emergency Preparedness and Response, where Trisha works.
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E02: Building Trust, Saving Lives: Indigenous Engagement in SAR Prevention. π§ ποΈ
From listening and learning to co-creating safety messages, this episode is about trust, inclusion, and building a safer outdoor culture for everyone.
#GoodChat #Podcast
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The community in Southern California are in good hands with your local search and rescue volunteers!
All of our 3,200 BC SAR volunteers, on 78 SAR groups, are all 100% unpaid professionals, dedicating more than 500,000 hours a year to training, response & outdoor ed. βοΈ
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ποΈ Good Chat launches today! E01:
Beyond the Call β women & gender-diverse SAR volunteers with Dr. Jelena Brcic. Inclusion, resilience & the future of SAR in Canada. #GoodChat ποΈ
E02 releases Sept. 25th, 5AM!
Episode #01 βBeyond the Call: Equity and Inclusion in SAR Volunteeringβ - we dive into a new project spotlighting womenβs experiences in Canadian Search and Rescue. We chat about the vital roles women play in SAR and how findings can help build a more inclusive, resilient SAR community nationwide.
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Launching Sept. 24, 2025 Β· 5AM PT ποΈGOOD CHAT with BC AdventureSmart!
Epic outdoor stories, practical tips, & real talk about exploring B.C. βso you can explore more & need search & rescue less.
Episode #01 drops Sept. 24. π§ β¨
#BCAdventureSmart #GoodChat
#Podcast
Join Us September 16 for a gripping live webinar!
Dive into the incredible TRUE STORY of someone lost for four days!
Donβt miss the suspense and lessons from this survival journey. Register now!
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πFrom BC roots to global reach!
Thrilled to see the NEW Adventure Smart WA campaign helping people explore Western Australia π¦πΊ safely β€οΈ.
Born in BC in 2004, BC AdventureSmart is proud to see these safety principles embraced worldwide! π
Congrats Adventure Smart WA! π
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We know youβll be out & about this long wkd . . . but remember: your destination is HOME π .
If something goes wrong make sure youβve left a detailed trip plan with a trusted emergency contact.
π Use our AdventureSmart TRIP PLAN APP. ππΌ
#YourDestinationIsHome
www.adventuresmart.ca/trip-plan-app/
Thanks for letting us know, we tried it again and it seemed to work at our end. Hereβs the link again directly to our B.C. AdventureSmart Instagram for the full story.
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Hiking the West Coast Trail in BC?
In case of emergency π¨ , call
250-726-3604 or 1-877-852-3100.
Parks Canada strongly advises not calling 911 - it often routes to the
USA, since there's U.S. roaming on most of the WCT.
Stay safe out there! π£ π π
How far could you make it on the West Coast Trail with only 1 hiking shoe?π (if the other got swept away by the ocean π)
What about 1 hiking shoe + 1 crocπsandal? π€
Our friend Clara Hughes knows β she actually did it! π (& sheβll tell you how she lost the shoe in the 1st place π) shorturl.at/8pDZY
Dark + neutral tones = easy to match, but they also blend in outdoors.
Bright π΄, π‘ & π ? π They pop against π² , πͺ¨ & βοΈ& theyβre what SAR spot 1st.
BONUS TIP:πRobin Blue stands out yr-round, especially in fall when reds, yellows & oranges fade into the landscape.π
Visibility make all the difference.
Want to help BCβs search and rescue volunteers? Hereβs how ππ½
#failure #success #plan #epic #mental #challenge #physical #changes #unexpected #goals #destination #HOME #BCAdventureSmart
Love π seeing search and rescue AND outdoor safety (us) get national attention! π Big shoutout to Chris for repping the crew!
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π Happy B.C. Day Long Weekend!
Wishing everyone fun and safe adventures this long weekend!
Whether youβre headed to the summit, a viewpoint, or that breathtaking peakβremember, thatβs only halfway. Your real destination is home.π
PACK LIKE A PROπ
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πΎ Meet Terry Downs & Barrett the Black Lab from Central Okanagan SAR.
From tough terrain to critical searches (i.e. picking up a scent leaning over the bow of a boat π€ searching for a drowned subject), their K-9 teamwork saves lives & inspires communities!
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