BC Search and Rescue Association

🎥 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

Hear the story directly from the hiker our SAR members searched for, plus search and rescue perspectives from Squamish SAR. 🏔️🚁 Join us October 19 for Five Nights Lost – A Hiker’s Story.

How can you help our SAR volunteers? Watch this. Do this. Share this.

DO YOU PACK LIKE A PRO? 🤔

This is one you’ll want to hear. 👀 Five nights lost. One massive SAR response. And now, both sides of the story — directly from the hiker and Squamish SAR. Real experience. Real lessons. Lots to learn. 📅 Oct. 19 | 6–7 PM PCT 💻 Free + live on Zoom

We’re big fans of learning from those who’ve been there, done that. 😉🏔️ Mentorship builds skills, confidence and better decision-making in the mountains. Great one to revisit from BC AdventureSmart ! 🎥 ❄️ And stay tuned… a brand NEW 8-part Expert Series kicks off Nov. 30! 👀

Every call. Every community. Every time. Every donation helps support the training, communications, equipment and operational readiness that keep BC's volunteer SAR groups ready to respond. ❤️ Help strengthen SAR readiness across BC: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities... #BCSAR #Volunteer

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+

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

We’re profoundly saddened by the passing of Mike Coyle from Coquitlam SAR. 🧡 We extend our deepest condolences to Mike’s family, friends, Coquitlam Search & Rescue family & broader SAR community. Our thoughts are with you all during this incredibly difficult time. Mike will be deeply missed. 💐

Almost 65% of British Columbian households have pets, so even a small impact on pet owners can have significant consequences during emergencies.

This is why collecting quality SAR data matters. It helps us understand trends, improve public safety messaging, and ultimately help more people make informed decisions before they head outdoors. 👏📊

Our very own Data Guru 💫 is the final guest of the B.C. AdventureSmart Summer Series! Don’t miss it! Missed it? Catch the replay on our YouTube channel. 👌🏽

If you could ask one question about BC Search and Rescue data, what would it be? 👇

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/...

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

3 decades of SAR experience. Maria has a lot to share. Don’t miss it!

While recent rescues in the Sea to Sky region are an important reminder to be prepared, BC SAR data shows a 🔸DECREASE in SAR🔸 call volume during the 1st half of 2026 compared to 2025, including a 5% decrease in the Southwest Region—one of BC's busiest SAR regions. www.youtube.com/live/1dbCrAP...

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?...

This 4 part series was excellent! With so many summer adventurers ahead we strongly encourage sharpening your navigational skills & to share these helpful videos.

This session takes a deep dive into the key elements of creating a successful plan for your next adventure. A special thanks to Maria from Lions Bay SAR for sharing her expertise as our guest speaker!

🗺️ 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 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?...

🧭 Navigation challenges are the #2 reason for SAR calls in B.C. Great to see Alex Mack @theacmg.bsky.social & @bcadvsmart.bsky.social + Granite Adventures helping adventurers build skills beyond the blue dot. Safer adventures start with better navigation! ⛰️🙌

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/

Dave’s got some stories to share, time under his belt and expertise to pass along ~ this will be a good one! Thanks for all you do Dave Merritt! ⛑️

Your prep and quick thinking can help our 3,250 search and rescue volunteers a lot! Learn how! ⏬ Direct registration 🔗 l1nq.com/grkeoz6

This is a MUST WATCH! 👀 To say it’s a story of survival is an understatement.

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

🔎 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

BC is a pretty amazing place to explore — but search and rescue can look very different depending on where you are in the province. Big thanks to Sandy & Joan for sharing their stories and experience from Northern BC. Lots of great insight for anyone spending time outdoors. 👏🏔️🚁

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

Thank you, @bcsara.com, Peninsula Emergency Measures Organization, Metchosin Search and Rescue - as well as certified SAR dog, Venna and her handler, Sandra - for representing SAR at our Emergency Preparedness Expo at the B.C. Legislature today! 💚🐕🙌

Northern BC SAR groups face unique opportunities (& challenges) responding to a call for help in their region. Here’s your chance to learn more and support these dedicated volunteers!

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...

Did you know 24 of our 78 BC SAR groups are based in Northern BC? This summer, our program @bcadvsmart.bsky.social is highlighting this part of the province through an outreach series supporting the Cariboo Chilcotin, Bulkley Nechako, Northeast, and Northwest regions. 👏 👌🏽

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?...

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 AdventureSmart Summer 2026 Webinar Series is coming! Proud to support this lineup of SAR volunteers and outdoor experts sharing real tips to help you stay safer out there. 📅 May 4 – July 20 ⭐️ Northern British Columbia Themes! #BCSARA #BCAdventureSmart

A ☕️ with Minister of Emergency Management & Climate Readiness @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social & MLA Higginson sounds AdventureSmart to us!👌🏽 Grateful to volunteers from @bcadvsmart.bsky.social & Ladysmith SAR for sharing insights on outdoor ed, reducing SAR impacts & strengthening safety culture.

Here’s the first webinar in BC AdventureSmart’s Expert Summer Series—stay tuned, more sessions coming soon!

Leaders from across the province are in Chilliwack this weekend planning, collaborating & synergizing about what's next for search and rescue in British Columbia. Strategy. Strategy. Strategy. 👍🏼

Excellent news 📣! We greatly appreciate the support @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social 🎉

Winter on the North Shore always has so much to offer, even during unique winters like this 2025-26 one. This campaign is helpful for the North Shore mountains and where ever else you 🏂 ⛷️, thanks to all the partners involved & helping local SAR members on North Shore Rescue.

🚓 Ever wondered how police & Search and Rescue work together? Join our webinar “Behind the Badge: How Police Support SAR”
 🗓️ Feb 3, 2026 ⏰ 6–7 PM PT 💻 Zoom
⭐️ Guest: Constable Christie Falk (RCMP) Learn how SAR tasking works in British Columbia. shorturl.at/9kbhA