BC Search and Rescue Association
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BC Search & Rescue Association represents 3,400 volunteer SAR members across BC. Account is not monitored 24/7. If you need help, please call 911.
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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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This award reflects the shared commitment of our SAR community. 💙🏔️
#BCAdventureSmart #OutdoorSafety
bcsara.com/2025/11/bc-a...
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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❄️🎙️ 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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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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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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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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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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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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🎙️ 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 — 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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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
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!
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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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🌍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
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/
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/
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.
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.
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Comox Valley SAR responds for an injured skier in the backcountry.
This isn't a story from last winter. It happened in August.
#BCSearchandRescue
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This isn't a story from last winter. It happened in August.
#BCSearchandRescue
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Comox Valley Search and Rescue activated for injured skier in mid-August - Comox Valley Record
Search and Rescue crews dispatched near sunset for remote rescue
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🌄 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🎒
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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🎒
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Outdoor Safety Checklist: Packing to Survive your BC Adventures! - YouTube
Get ready to unleash your inner adventurer with BC AdventureSmart’s “Pack Like a Pro - Essentials for Outdoor Adventures!” videos!Featuring 10 short, enterta...
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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.
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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?...
Mind Over Mountain: How Psychology Can Boost SAR's Impact
YouTube video by BC Search and Rescue Association
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