BC AdventureSmart
@BCAdvSmart
BC AdventureSmart enhances awareness among enthusiasts to reduce the impact on SAR while contributing to the safety culture in British Columbia.
Five tips to stay safe while adventuring in the Sea to Sky Following recent deaths and rescues in the corridor, BC Adventure Smart’s Sandra Riches shares her expertise. @BCAdvSmart #Squamish squamishchief.com/local-news/fiv… via @squamishchief
🐾 Join us for a paws-itively awesome event July 29 featuring Central Okanagan SAR’s @okrescue very own Terry Downs & K-9 Barrett! 🎤 Hear about real rescues, K-9 training, & teamwork in the backcountry. 📍 Register now: shorturl.at/tZc5j #BCSAR #K9Hero #BCAdventureSmart
Mountain Minds: Why We Decide What We Do Check out our latest Summer Series webinar: 🎥 Social Psychology for Outdoor Enthusiasts. From trailhead group vibes to critical calls in high-stress moments — this one's all about the human side of outdoor rec. youtu.be/b7zTe77_69s?si…
🌊 National Drowning Prevention Week | July 20–26, 2025 🌊 This wk, we’re shining a 💡 on 💦 safety & saying a big 🙏 to the @lifesavingBCYK for all they do to keep our communities safe. In lakes, on rivers or @ beaches, stay alert & BE WATER WISE!💙 lifesaving.bc.ca/watersmart-edu…
📡 Improving Backcountry Safety with Better Connectivity. BC AdventureSmart welcomes Rogers’ new satellite-to-mobile service as a big step forward for public safety in BC’s remote areas.
“We welcome Rogers’ new satellite-to-mobile service as a big step for public safety in BC’s remote areas. Text & text-to-911 from uncovered zones will greatly aid SAR ops. Better backcountry connectivity means improved responder coord & public safety.” about.rogers.com/news-ideas/rog…
BC 🇨🇦 ➡️ 🌍! AdventureSmart was launched (& created) by @BCSARAssoc in BC in 2004, went national in 2009, & we’re proud to see our safety messages being mirrored for global audiences as well! Huge pride in what this program has become & where it’s going. wsa.wales/be-adventuresm…
🏔️ Planning a #hike soon? Think you’ll never twist an ankle, slip, trip or fall? THINK AGAIN! It’s the🔸#1 reason🔸for SAR in BC. ✅ Plan ahead (for injuries) ✅ Choose safe routes (& 🥾) ✅ Know what to do in 🆘 #spreadtheword 🎥 🌟ing @NSRescue youtu.be/wbtJf8kmjNI?si…
🚨 BC’s #1 SAR cause? Slips, Trips, Falls! #Injury 🥾⛰️ Join BC AdventureSmart’s free webinar: “Trail Trouble” with SAR veteran Doug Pope from @NSRescue sharing real-world tips to stay safe on BC’s trails. 🌲⛑️ Free! shorturl.at/Kq8i0
International Lightning Safety Day! ⚡Ground current cause 40–50% of ⚡️injuries 🏠Safest: a 🏠 w/ plumbing or a metal-topped vehicle ⏱️Stay sheltered 30 mins after last thunder 🚫Avoid ⛺️ , 🌲& small unpowered shelters ⚠️Avoid 🪟, 🚿& sinks during storms! youtu.be/zz2nVOcxaPA?si…
Outdoor lovers! 🥾⛰️ Join BC AdventureSmart’s next webinar: “Trail Trouble: Slips, Trips, and Falls”-BC’s top SAR cause. Learn how to prevent injuries + win a ZOLEO communicator or 105 Hikes📕! 🌟Guest @NSRescue ⛑️ 🎟️ Register: bcsara.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #BCAdventureSmart #BCSAR
3 yrs ago we teamed up with then-Parliamentary Secretary Kelly Greene (now Minister of Emerg Mngt & Climate Readiness @KellyRichmondBC ) & author @StephenHui re: ExplorePACKS @RPLBC ! 📚🌲 With a library 🪪 you can borrow a 🎒filled with hiking gear, including safety essentials.
