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BC AdventureSmart
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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/
Winter adventures = awesome… when you’re not 🥶 your 👣 off! Join our webinar to learn how to layer up, stay dry & keep your energy high so you can crush those 🥶-weather treks confidently.
👣🔥 #KnowBeforeYouSNOW
Experts: Brent Hillier & Revelstoke SAR
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November 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
ICYMI here's our Expert Webinar Series event from November 25, 2025 with Avalanche Canada 🇨🇦
#snowsafety #avysavvy #knowbeforeyouSNOW
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How do you know if you're in Avalanche Terrain?
YouTube video by BC Search and Rescue Association
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November 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
On Nov 25, B.C. we’re hosting an expert webinar with Avalanche Canada. 🇨🇦

Learn how to identify risky terrain, spot warning signs in the snowpack & make smarter decisions in the backcountry.

👇🏽 direct registration 🔗
bcsara.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
We’re ready to roll out our winter campaign partner posts starting Nov. 20, 2025 with West Vancouver Schools & North Vancouver School District.

Tips Nov–Mar. Stay sharp! ⚡❄️ #KnowBeforeYouSnow #KBYS

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November 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🎙️ Nov 26 at UFV! Hear from 4 amazing local women — 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! 🌄✨
#StaySafeStaySmart #WomenInSAR
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UFV speaker event to showcase local women on the frontlines
CHILLIWACK - Four women on the frontlines of research and emergency response are heading down to the Universit...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
We’re 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. 💙🏔️
#BCAdventureSmart #OutdoorSafety
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BC AdventureSmart Receives Prestigious John MacGregor Award for Exemplary Service in Search and Rescue - BC Search and Rescue Association
BC AdventureSmart has been awarded the 2025 John MacGregor Memorial Award in recognition of its vital role in advancing public safety and prevention across British Columbia. The award acknowledges the...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
❄️ Know Before You SNOW!

Winter’s almost here, BC! From Nov 6, 2025–Mar 5, 2026, we’re sharing partner tips, skill hill wishes & snow safety.

Follow along all season!
#KnowBeforeYouSNOW #BCAdventureSmart #Winter #YourDesinationIsHome
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B.C. adventure non-profit launches winter safety campaign
YouTube video by CityNews
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November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This campaign is a fantastic example of regional + industry teamwork. When we work together, we’re stronger—and winter ❄️ enthusiasts benefit.
October 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
🔔 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.’s remote areas - it's a must watch!

👉 Learn how it works, where it helps, and what you’ll need.
bcsara.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 14, 2025 at 4:33 AM
❄️🎙️ Winter keeners!

Our 2025–26 Expert Webinar Series kicks off Oct 15. We’ll 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.

👉 Join us/share:
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October 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Ep03 🎙️ Trailblazing Women: Shaping the Future of BC SAR.

Powerful stories of women in search & rescue—their challenges, wins, and impact on teams & communities. Listen to Good Chat by BC AdventureSmart! 🎧
#GoodChat #Podcast #BCSAR

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Trailblazing Women: Shaping the Future of BC SAR
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September 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
E02: Building Trust, Saving Lives: Indigenous Engagement in SAR Prevention. 🎧 🎙️

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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Building Trust, Saving Lives: Indigenous Engagement in SAR Prevention
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September 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🎙️ Good Chat launches today! E01:

Beyond the Call — women & gender-diverse SAR volunteers with Dr. Jelena Brcic. Inclusion, resilience & the future of SAR in Canada. #GoodChat 🎙️

E02 releases Sept. 25th, 5AM!
Beyond the Call: Equity and Inclusion in SAR Volunteering
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September 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Launching Sept. 24, 2025 · 5AM PT 🎙️GOOD CHAT with BC AdventureSmart!

Epic outdoor stories, practical tips, & real talk about exploring B.C. —so you can explore more & need search & rescue less.

Episode #01 drops Sept. 24. 🎧 ✨
#BCAdventureSmart #GoodChat
#Podcast
September 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Join Us September 16 for a gripping live webinar!

Dive into the incredible TRUE STORY of someone lost for four days!

Don’t miss the suspense and lessons from this survival journey. Register now!

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September 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
🌍From BC roots to global reach!

Thrilled to see the NEW Adventure Smart WA campaign helping people explore Western Australia 🇦🇺 safely ❤️.

Born in BC in 2004, BC AdventureSmart is proud to see these safety principles embraced worldwide! 🌍
Congrats Adventure Smart WA! 👏
🔗 adventuresmart.org.au
September 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We know you’ll be out & about this long wkd . . . but remember: your destination is HOME 🏠.

If something goes wrong make sure you’ve left a detailed trip plan with a trusted emergency contact.

👉 Use our AdventureSmart TRIP PLAN APP. 👍🏼
#YourDestinationIsHome
www.adventuresmart.ca/trip-plan-app/
August 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
How far could you make it on the West Coast Trail with only 1 hiking shoe?👟 (if the other got swept away by the ocean 🌊)

What about 1 hiking shoe + 1 croc🐊sandal? 🤔

Our friend Clara Hughes knows — she actually did it! 🙌 (& she’ll tell you how she lost the shoe in the 1st place 😂) shorturl.at/8pDZY
August 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Dark + neutral tones = easy to match, but they also blend in outdoors.

Bright 🔴, 🟡 & 🟠? 👀 They pop against 🌲 , 🪨 & ❄️& they’re what SAR spot 1st.

BONUS TIP:💙Robin Blue stands out yr-round, especially in fall when reds, yellows & oranges fade into the landscape.🍁

Visibility make all the difference.
August 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Want to help BC’s search and rescue volunteers? Here’s how 👇🏽

#failure #success #plan #epic #mental #challenge #physical #changes #unexpected #goals #destination #HOME #BCAdventureSmart
August 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Love 💗 seeing search and rescue AND outdoor safety (us) get national attention! 🙌 Big shoutout to Chris for repping the crew!
Big day 👏 for the SAR community as our BCSARA Prez Chris Mushumanski had the incredible opportunity to meet with 🇨🇦 Prime Minister Mark Carney @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social

They chatted about SAR, the value of our National Parks & bonded over their shared ❤️ for The Tragically Hip 🎸
Way to go 👍🏼Chris!
August 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
🌄 Happy B.C. Day Long Weekend!

Wishing everyone fun and safe adventures this long weekend!

Whether you’re headed to the summit, a viewpoint, or that breathtaking peak—remember, that’s only halfway. Your real destination is home.🏠

PACK LIKE A PRO🎒
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Outdoor Safety Checklist: Packing to Survive your BC Adventures! - YouTube
Get ready to unleash your inner adventurer with BC AdventureSmart’s “Pack Like a Pro - Essentials for Outdoor Adventures!” videos!Featuring 10 short, enterta...
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August 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
🐾 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 🚤 searching for a drowned subject), their K-9 teamwork saves lives & inspires communities!
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Amazing Working Dogs: Search and Rescue Edition
YouTube video by BC Search and Rescue Association
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July 31, 2025 at 5:03 AM
🐾 Join us for a paws-itively awesome event July 29 featuring Central Okanagan SAR’s very own Terry Downs & K-9 Barrett!

🎤 Hear about real rescues, K-9 training, teamwork in the backcountry➕ how Barrett can sniff out ppl ‘that are under 💦 !’

📍 shorturl.at/tZc5j
#BCSAR #K9Hero #BCAdventureSmart
July 25, 2025 at 12:42 AM