BC AdventureSmart enhances awareness among enthusiasts to reduce the impact on SAR while contributing to the safety culture in British Columbia.
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Jun 10
Dave @PrinceGeorgeSAR & Sean @YellowheadHeli 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 comms device or call 911 if 📲 service is avail.
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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
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Meet Dave Merritt, our expert guest on June 8!
A member @PrinceGeorgeSAR since 1991, Dave brings 35 yrs of SAR exp.
Join us as he shares practical tips on🚨group dynamics, scene mngt, comms, decision-making & what enthusiasts can do before SAR arrives.
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May 31
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.
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May 27
Join us as Shauna (hiker) shares her harrowing story from last yrs grizzly bear attack on her & her husband, alongside Kathy @wildsafebc , who shares important tips for recreating safely in bear country.
@PrinceGeorgeSAR responded to this call.
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May 25
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.
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May 25
Meet Kathy @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
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May 21
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
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May 21
🔎 LOST & FOUND
Listen to the break down of this 73-hour 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.
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BC AdventureSmart retweeted
May 15
“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, @NorthPeaceSAR . “Preparation is critical when help isn’t immediately accessible.”
#longweekend
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BC AdventureSmart retweeted
May 13
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-search…
#BCSAR #BCAdventureSmart
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May 13
SAR looks different across BC.
From coastal terrain to remote northern wilderness, geography, weather & access all shape how SAR groups respond.
Sandy Ross @NorthPeaceSAR & Joan Bachand (Bailey 🚁) share real-world rescue insights from Northern BC.
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May 12
Join SAR Managers Chris Mushumanski & Paul Berry for a webinar on the 73hr 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.
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ICYMI
Northern BC’s vast wilderness can turn small mistakes into big trouble. 🌲
Join expert guide Jordy Shepherd to learn how distance, daylight, & decision-making impact your safety—& how to plan smarter, travel confidently & avoid risk.
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SAR in BC looks different depending on where you are. Each region presents challenges that shape how SAR teams respond.
In this webinar @NorthPeaceSAR will share insights how geography, weather, access & resources influence operations.
May 11 @ 7-8PM
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Apr 27
🌲 May 4: Kickoff webinar!
Join an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides @ACMGca guide as we cover distance, daylight & decision-making.
👉 Distance, Darkness & Decision-Making: Avoiding Trouble in Northern BC’s Big Wilderness
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Apr 26
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!
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Apr 25
Heading into summer with wildfires already burning in BC, now’s a great time to watch our webinar with meteorologist @MetBrett
Topics include @BCGovFireInfo dashboard, ⚠️ratings, weather forecasting, wildfire risk, safety tips & more👇
#preventwildfires
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Apr 25
Wildfire traps hikers. Watch to hear how this unexpected incident unfolded.
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