BC AdventureSmart

🍂❄️ The leaves are falling, the peaks are calling… but are you winter-ready? We’re teaming up with our friends at Avalanche Canada to talk terrain, trip planning & getting winter-ready! ❄️ Oct 28 | 7 PM PT 🎙️ Sandra (our ED) is a special guest in this episode! 🎟️ FREE webinar!👇 bit.ly/AvCanWebinar...

🎥 NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH! 5 nights lost in BC’s backcountry. 2 powerful perspectives. Hear from Stas Volo, who lived it, and Squamish SAR, who responded. No judgment. Just real experiences, valuable lessons & a reminder of how quickly an adventure can change. ▶️ youtu.be/j_dN2ElyQYM

Stas was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan & moved to 🇨🇦 in 1997. Oct. 19: SPECIAL EPISODE, 5 Nights Lost – A Hiker's Story, sharing his experience. This is a supportive event building awareness & helping others make safer decisions outdoors — not on judging or placing blame. shorturl.at/R8hsm

4 MINS COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE! 🥾 Making it home safely or becoming a SAR statistic? A little preparation goes a long way! 3Ts - the trifecta of outdoor safety! ➕: What to do in an 🚨, when to call 911 & why there's NO CHARGE for rescue in BC! 🎥 youtu.be/XrZ1RhBmqPM?...

🥾❄️ NEW PACK LIKE A PRO EPISODE: WINTER TRACTION! Dry trails down low can mean frost, ice and slippery conditions higher up. Are you prepared? 🎥 WATCH IT. SHARE IT. 👉 Watch our NEW Winter Traction episode 👉 Share the video 🎒 Pack Like a Pro. #tractionmeansaction youtu.be/HRkbdUqihSk?si

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?...

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/

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/

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+

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.

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

🔥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?...

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?...

📊 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

🎙️ 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...

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/...

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?...

📊 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

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

🎙️ 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

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

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

🎒 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

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?...

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/

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

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...

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?...

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?...

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

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

🔎 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

“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...

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

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?...

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

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 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...