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BC AdventureSmart
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BC AdventureSmart enhances awareness among enthusiasts to reduce the impact on search and rescue while contributing to the safety culture in British Columbia.

Instagram & Facebook @BCAdvSmart + https://bcsara.com/outdoor-education/
🚨 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
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December 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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!
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Nutrition for Nature: Powering Your Winter Pursuits
YouTube video by BC Search and Rescue Association
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December 23, 2025 at 2:45 AM
❄️ 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.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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 🏔️🥪💧

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December 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🗻 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.
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Mountain Tragedy: A week, a month, a year later
YouTube video by BC Search and Rescue Association
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December 13, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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!
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December 11, 2025 at 4:26 AM
❄️🔥 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!🧤
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The Secret to Staying Warm in the Winter
YouTube video by BC Search and Rescue Association
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December 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🌄 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 👇🏽
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December 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
❄️ 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
December 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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
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November 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
ICYMI here's our Expert Webinar Series event from November 25, 2025 with Avalanche Canada 🇨🇦
#snowsafety #avysavvy #knowbeforeyouSNOW
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How do you know if you're in Avalanche Terrain?
YouTube video by BC Search and Rescue Association
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November 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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 🔗
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November 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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

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November 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🎙️ 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
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UFV speaker event to showcase local women on the frontlines
CHILLIWACK - Four women on the frontlines of research and emergency response are heading down to the Universit...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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
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BC AdventureSmart Receives Prestigious John MacGregor Award for Exemplary Service in Search and Rescue - BC Search and Rescue Association
BC AdventureSmart has been awarded the 2025 John MacGregor Memorial Award in recognition of its vital role in advancing public safety and prevention across British Columbia. The award acknowledges the...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
❄️ 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
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B.C. adventure non-profit launches winter safety campaign
YouTube video by CityNews
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November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This campaign is a fantastic example of regional + industry teamwork. When we work together, we’re stronger—and winter ❄️ enthusiasts benefit.
October 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
🔔 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.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:33 AM
❄️🎙️ 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:
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October 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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

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Trailblazing Women: Shaping the Future of BC SAR
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September 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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
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Building Trust, Saving Lives: Indigenous Engagement in SAR Prevention
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September 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🎙️ 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!
Beyond the Call: Equity and Inclusion in SAR Volunteering
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September 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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
September 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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!

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September 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM