❄️ 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

❄️🔥 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

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...

🎙️ 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 extremely proud of our program BC AdventureSmart! It was an honour to award them with the 2025 John McGregor memorial award. 💙🏔️

❄️ 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?...

We back “Know Before You SNOW”—a North Shore winter safety push with BC AdventureSmart, Grouse Mtn, Mt Seymour, Cypress, Metro Van, BC Parks, Avalanche🇨🇦, North Shore Rescue, Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism, Vancouver Coastal Health & school districts. #KnowBeforeYouSNOW ❄️ bcsara.com/2025/10/know...

🔔 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...

That's quite the line up folks, nice prep work for this series! To everyone (experts) supporting our program @bcadvsmart.bsky.social — 'thanks'!!

Big love and gratitude to the women of SAR—you keep B.C. safer every day. 💛 E03 of Good Chat: Trailblazing Women — barriers busted, lives saved! Featuring Dr. Renata Lewis (Whistler SAR). Real talk, grit, laughs, & big wins! 🏆 Listen now! #GoodChat #Podcast #BCSAR #WomenInSAR

Tune in 👉🏽 E02 of 'Good Chat' podcast from BC AdventureSmart! 🎙️ #GoodChat #Podcast #BCAdventureSmart #Indigenous 🪶 #Engagement

Ep1 of Good Chat is an inspiring start! 🔥 Big congrats to BC AdventureSmart—Good Chat is live! 🎙️✨

Cheering on BC AdventureSmart’s Good Chat podcast 🎧 Dropping Sept 24—bite-sized wisdom that keeps adventures fun and reduces SAR callouts. Let’s go! 💫

⛑️ Global SAR Day! Today, we celebrate SAR volunteers worldwide and especially here in BC, where Sept 10, 1982, marked history. That’s when the 1st ever COSPAS-SARSAT rescue saved 3 people in northern BC. This tech still helps save lives every day.🌎 A huge 🙏 to all the dedicated SAR volunteers!

Lost for four days! 😬 Here’s a great webinar to join before any of your upcoming fall hikes!

"Twenty years ago, we started BC AdventureSmart — and seeing our principles embraced by international affiliates today is truly humbling and inspiring!"

Leaving a trip plan helps us help you. For our 3,200 volunteer search and rescue members, a trip plan means we can find you faster and often in better condition. That can make the rescue easier and less serious.

Be bright, be seen, be found!

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

Skier rescued in summer! yup!

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!

Let’s all PACK LIKE A PRO and know before you go — it all helps our 3,200 BC SAR members!

🐾 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?...

In a nutshell, the session was great! ✅ the theory of planned behavior, ✅ different types of attitudes; cognitive & effective, ✅ the idea of gamifying outdoor education, ✅ the awareness & unawareness of enthusiasts (how that affects decision-making) & so so so much more! #WorthTheWatch 👀

🚨 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

“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 coordi & public safety.” Quotes BCSARA about.rogers.com/news-ideas/r...

🇨🇦🌍 We’re proud to announce Michael Coyle @oplopanax.ca & Scott Montague @hiker-scott.bsky.social‬ of Coquitlam SAR will speak at Galileo SAR Meet 2025 in Prague! They’ll share BC’s unique SAR challenges, tech, & stories on the global stage. 👏 Join us in congratulating them!
#BCSAR

“No one plans to wake up, head out for a hike, and end up with a broken ankle, twisted knee, slip, or fall—but it happens more than any other incident in British Columbia! This is a must-watch if you’re a hiker.”

“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?...

This is our #1 reason for search and rescue in BC ~ INJURY ~ 😣 🩹 Learn about the real-life consequences of these common mishaps, how they’re treated in the field, and most importantly, how to prevent them.

📚From Library Shelves to Forest Trails! The Minister of Emergency Management & Climate Readiness, circa 2022 as Parliament Secretary @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social joined our programs director @bcadvsmart.bsky.social encouraging accessible outdoor gear for library members. #GreatInitiative #Backpack

⚡️TONIGHT! We're fired up to welcome lightning legends Ron Holle & Gabor Fricska to our Summer Series webinar! From storm science to safety, they bring serious spark. Let’s get struck by knowledge—not lightning.⚡️ #LightningSafety #BCAdventureSmart #BCSAR

It’s back! (unfortunately) . . . thanks BC AdventureSmart (again) for clearing up the mud and providing reliable advice and tips!

BC AdventureSmart is lighting up their Summer Series! ⚡️ This timely topic highlights how ongoing climate change is creating new challenges for outdoor enthusiasts—and how we can adapt our preparedness to stay safe in evolving environmental conditions.

Honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day🪶 BC AdventureSmart partnered with Ktunaxa, Tsilhqot’in & Nłeʔkepmxcín Nations to translate Hug-a-Tree & Survive into 3 Indigenous languages, also now in Saulteaux, Michif, Dene, Plains & Woodland Cree.🌿 #ReconciliationInAction #BCAdventureSmart #NIPD2025

AI is going to kill people, it's only a matter of time. It is going to make SAR teams busier as well. I cannot stress enough how terrible an idea this is. Thanks to Sandra from @bcadvsmart.bsky.social for speaking to this. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/17/n...

Calling all ridge-line roamers & forest-bound explorers! Learn how to prepare, react & stay safe when thunder rumbles & lightning ⚡️ sparks up, all while helping reduce preventable SAR calls. #BCAdventureSmart #LightningSafety #Lightning www.facebook.com/share/1ESw5t...

AI can be the starting point (re: trip planning for outdoor recreation), BUT not the ending point! 🧠

🤖🏞️ Should you use ChatGPT to plan your next adventure? Join @BCAdventureSmart’s free webinar: “ChatGPT: Is It a Smart Choice for Pre-Adventure Planning?” 🎁 Win a ZOLEO or 105 Hikes book! 📅 Learn, ask questions, stay safe. #BCAdventureSmart #AIOutdoors #AI bcsara.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🚁Drone Safety🚁 During a recent Squamish SAR 🚁 rescue, a drone flew dangerously close. It left when signalled to do so. ❌ Drones in BC Parks Flying near 🚁 is illegal under Transport 🇨🇦 rules ⚠️ : drones risk SAR crews, pilots & those needing help Keep drones grounded, your cooperation saves lives.

🚨ADIONA ALERT🚨 enhances outdoor safety by monitoring severe weather & sending real-time alerts to your devices. Stay informed about hazards like storms ⛈️ & wildfires🔥 so you can reach your destination 🏠 safely! 🎁 ZOLEO Device & 2nd Edition of 105 Hikes In & Around Southwestern BC shorturl.at/zadne

Thanks Global News for helping us increase awareness for long weekend adventurers! We can all help lessen the burden on our 3,200 BC SAR volunteers, who respond to 1,960 SAR tasks per year, with a little prep & being rescue ready! globalnews.ca/video/111835...

Familiar Territory, False Security: 95% of BC Search & Rescues Involve Locals As British Columbians prepare for the Victoria Day long wkd, the BC SAR Association reminds everyone that most SAR calls involve local residents — not travelers or tourists. #LongWeekend #BC bcsara.com/2025/05/fami...

ICYMI here’s our first SUMMER SERIES webinar from May 7, 2025 with Zoleo! Dave says it best: “It’s like the anti-worrying machine! Your family knows you’re OK thanks to the text feature — I use it all the time.” 📡💬 #ZOLEO #BCAdventureSmart #SummerSeries2025 #StayConnected youtu.be/2CDe-DEdEcY?...

Kicking off our #BCAdventureSmart Summer 2025 Series May 7 with “ZOLEO in Action: Safety & Connectivity”! Learn how Zoleo keeps you connected for adventures in BC! 📡🌲 Free + online 👉 shorturl.at/ZU7t1
#ZOLEO #StayConnected #ExploreBC #SAR

The BC Search and Rescue Association is proud to support BC AdventureSmart’s Summer 2025 Webinar Series! 🌲 It boosts safety, reduces impacts on SAR 👍🏼, and helps build a smart, adventure-ready community across B.C. 💪💬 #BCAdventureSmart #BCSAR #OutdoorSafety