🎙️ New Good Chat Podcast episode is out! We’re joined by John Ribes from AllTrails 🥾🌲 to chat: BC’s most searched trails, why preparedness matters, & how BC AdventureSmart + AllTrails help keep adventures safe + fun. 🤩 open.spotify.com/episode/7F9B...

Winter safety campaign well underway! BC AdventureSmart + North Shore partners are helping locals & visitors plan smarter, travel prepared to reduce impacts on SAR—while building a stronger outdoor safety culture across the North Shore. Stay tuned all winter! bcsara.com/2025/10/know...

🎧 New Good Chat episode from B.C. AdventureSmart! We explore Healthy by Nature + the PaRx Prescription—helping healthcare pros “prescribe” time outdoors for wellness. 🌲💚 ➕simple ways anyone can feel better outside! #Podcast youtu.be/oFY2CzBehaY?...

🎙️NEW GOOD CHAT PODCAST rolls out 1/7/2026 @ 6AM 📍BCSARA website & YouTube E#06: Prescription: Go Outside—How Nature Heals Us. We dive into Healthy by Nature + PaRx, helping #healthcare pros prescribe nature for wellness. #bcadventuresmart #podcast @bcparksfoundation.ca @drmelissalem.bsky.social

🚨 Winter Mountain Safety 💻 Webinar: Jan.6 @ 6-7PM PT TREE WELLS & SNOW IMMERSION incidents are serious & easy to overlook. Join our webinar with special guest Whistler Blackcomb Ski Patrol for practical prevention + response strategies. ❄️ 🌲 🏔️ #knowbeforeyousnow shorturl.at/InPpo

Low on energy halfway through a winter outing? 🥾⛷️ Our webinar Nutrition for Nature: Powering Your Winter Pursuits shares simple tips on fueling, smart snacking, and hydration to help you stay energized, make better decisions, and recover stronger. Watch here & fuel up! youtu.be/UrqAxKq0Jpk?...

❄️ KNOW BEFORE YOU SNOW ❄️ BC Parks, 1 of our campaign partners, helps keep you safe👏 ✔️ Check advisories ✔️ Plan ahead & pack essentials ✔️ Have avalanche training + gear (transceiver, shovel, probe) ⚠️ Avalanche terrain includes many 30–45° ❄️ slopes, bowls, gullies, overhead terrain. shorturl.at/ZDlPl

Fuel your winter adventures the smart way ❄️🔥 Dec 15: Join BC AdventureSmart for a tasty webinar on winter nutrition—more energy, better performance & faster recovery. From smart snacks to hydration tips, stay strong in BC’s backyard 🏔️🥪💧 shorturl.at/KNKtz

🗻 New Webinar: Healing in Herds: Finding Support for Traumatic Events in the Mountains. Sydney Badger from Mountain Muskox talks about finding support after trauma in the mountains. She shares tools for navigating grief, finding community & accessing support. youtu.be/pqIpTr_TotQ?...

Your legs don’t run on vibes alone. 😉 From trails to lakes to snowy peaks, what you eat fuels every moment out there. This week’s episode breaks down: ✨ Smart snacks for steady energy 💧 Hydration that keeps you safe ⚡ Recovery foods your body will thank you for Fuel up! bcsara.com/good-chats-p...

❄️🔥 You CAN stay warm in winter!
 Outdoor Educator Brent Hillier & Ren Bessette from Revelstoke SAR break down smart layering, cold-weather tips & what to do if you’re stuck waiting for rescue. Level up your winter confidence!🧤 youtu.be/GYO6jxefM7s?...

🌄 Healing in Herds Join B.C. AdventureSmart + Mountain Muskox Mentorship for a webinar on finding support after traumatic events in the mountains. We’ll explore recovery tools, support networks & community resilience. Join us 👇🏽 shorturl.at/Efwc0

❄️ Winter’s calling, are you ready? 
Join our next Winter Webinar with experts Brent Hillier (Cap U - Outdoor Rec Instructor) & Ren Bessette (Revelstoke SAR), sharing tips on layering, gear, moisture management & staying safe in cold-weather adventures. Register shorturl.at/l41hn #BCAdventureSmart

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 shorturl.at/3HtVm

ICYMI here's our Expert Webinar Series event from November 25, 2025 with Avalanche Canada 🇨🇦 #snowsafety #avysavvy #knowbeforeyouSNOW youtu.be/6HOuvquhdNY?...

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...

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 bcsara.com/2025/10/know...

🎙️ 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 fraservalleytoday.ca/2025/11/16/u...

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 bcsara.com/2025/11/bc-a...

❄️ 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 youtu.be/Rkfs1IQOzoc?...

This campaign is a fantastic example of regional + industry teamwork. When we work together, we’re stronger—and winter ❄️ enthusiasts benefit.

🔔 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...

❄️🎙️ 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: bcsara.com/outdoor-educ...

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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 open.spotify.com/episode/0uxs...

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 open.spotify.com/episode/3cYC...

🎙️ 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!

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

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! www.facebook.com/share/166iaK...

🌍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

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/

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

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.

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

Love 💗 seeing search and rescue AND outdoor safety (us) get national attention! 🙌 Big shoutout to Chris for repping the crew!

🌄 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🎒 youtube.com/playlist?lis...

🐾 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! youtu.be/15IFUP9w9_A?...

🐾 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

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?...

🚨 Hanes Valley Trail is Officially Open for Summer 2025 – But Read This Stream Before You Go! 🥾🌲 📽️ BEFORE YOU HIKE: Watch our B.C. AdventureSmart trail video for Hanes Valley. #HikeSmart 💪🌤️ youtu.be/W1RMKXQ7Ryg

📡 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.

From BC 🇨🇦 ➡️ 🌍!
 AdventureSmart was launched (& created) by @bcsara.com 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-adventure...

🏔️ 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 🆘 🎥 features North Shore Rescue & @coquitlam-sar.bc.ca youtu.be/wbtJf8kmjNI?...

“The largest group requesting help from search & rescue in B.C. are those in the 20-29 age category.” “When incidents happen that are tragic, our hearts go out to the families & it also makes us think... how can we be better at what we do?” said Riches ED @bcadvsmart www.nsnews.com/highlights/w...

🚨 BC’s #1 SAR cause? Slips, Trips, Falls! #Injury 🥾⛰️ Join BC AdventureSmart’s free webinar July 8, 2025: “Trail Trouble” with SAR veteran Doug Pope from North Shore Rescue sharing real-world tips to stay safe on BC’s trails. 🌲⛑️ Free! shorturl.at/Kq8i0

⚡️International LIGHTNING SAFETY Day! ⚡Ground current causes 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! #WhenThunderRoarsGoIndoors youtu.be/zz2nVOcxaPA?...

Hikers, trail runners, outdoor explorers — don’t miss this! 🏔️ Join BC AdventureSmart’s “Trail Trouble” webinar on SAR’s top cause: injury from slips, trips & falls - July 8th @ 6pm PT. 🎤 With North Shore Rescue! ⛑️ 🎁 ZOLEO & 105 Hikes📕prizes! 🔗 bcsara.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

3 yrs ago we teamed up with then-Parliamentary Secretary Kelly Greene (now Minister of Emerg Mngt & Climate Readiness @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social & author @stephenhui.bsky.social re: ExplorePACKS @ Richmond Public Library! With a library 🪪 you can borrow a 🎒full of hiking gear, ➕ safety essentials.

🚨PSA: Lost with low signal? ❌ waste time trying to change your voicemail, you can’t without service. ✅ Call 911 📍 Ask for Police ⛑ SAR will be activated 🔋 Save battery: • Texts use less power • SAR may text you • ❌call friends #NoChargeForRescue www.adventuresmart.ca/making-the-r...

⚡️Right place. Right time. Join us June 24 @ 6PM PT for our Summer Series webinar:
‘Everything Hikers Need to Know About Lightning Safety’ 🔗 shorturl.at/Cbne4
Guests: Ron Holle + Gabor Fricska #BCAdventureSmart #LightningSafety #Webinar