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Being prepared & knowledgeable in this region helps Whistler Search & Rescue.

Thanks Tourism Whistler for your commitment to outdoor safety for #Whistler locals and visitors!
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Tourism Whistler & BC AdventureSmart have teamed up to keep mtn & backcountry adventurers safe while exploring Whistler’s 🏔️ landscapes! This blog offers something for everyone, from seasoned pros to 1st timers, empowering locals & visitors to make smart choices!

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Backcountry Safety in Whistler with AdventureSmart
We talk trip planning, training and taking the essentials when we discuss backcountry safety in Whistler with AdventureSmart.
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January 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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🐾 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 💦 !’

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#BCSAR #K9Hero #BCAdventureSmart
July 25, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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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

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ZOLEO in Action: Safety and Connectivity
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May 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Tune in 👉🏽 E02 of 'Good Chat' podcast from BC AdventureSmart! 🎙️

#GoodChat #Podcast #BCAdventureSmart #Indigenous 🪶 #Engagement
bcadvsmart.bsky.social BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · Sep 25
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 4:41 PM
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⚡️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
June 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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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
August 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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FYI 📰 ℹ️ 📊

Last week was Tourism Week
(April 7–11, 2025).

Q: Are #tourists a high % of people requiring SAR in BC?

A: ⤵️
1. Local residents
2. Regional visitors
3. British Columbians
4. 🇨🇦 residents
5. Tourists

#BCAdventureSmart #BCSearchandRescue #Data
April 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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🤖💬 This webinar sparked great discussion!

We explored if (& how) AI can support enthusiasts trip planning. While ChatGPT can be helpful, it should never replace official sources/safety tools.

⚠️ AI is a starting point, not an ending point.

#AI #BCAdventureSmart #ChatGPT
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SAFELY using A.I. for Trip Planning
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June 13, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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⚡️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
June 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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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
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September 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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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
bcadvsmart.bsky.social BC AdventureSmart @bcadvsmart.bsky.social · May 1
🌞 Make waves with BC AdventureSmart’s Summer Webinar Series: May 7 - July 29!

Sessions on lightning safety ⚡, Rogers satellite📲, injuries 🚨, K-9 SAR teams 🐾, #ChatGPT, emerging tech & more!

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#BCAdventureSmart #Outdoors #Summer #Hikes #BCSAR 🎒
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May 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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❄️ 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
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November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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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
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June 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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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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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
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🌲✨ Ready to hit the trails this summer? Join us starting May 7 for the BC AdventureSmart Summer Series! There’s 8 awesome webinars lined up with expert guests from SAR, tech, #ChatGPT & outdoor recreation. 🥾🌞

Your prep helps ⬇️ impact on SAR members.
#BCAdventureSmart

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BC AdventureSmart Event Listings
Welcome to our outdoor education online special events! We cover numerous important topics, along with invited expert guests, to make sure your outdoor experience is a safe one for loved ones and frie...
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May 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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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
May 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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🎉 Happy New Year from B.C. AdventureSmart! 🎉

Cheers to 2025, adventurers! Here’s to epic trails, new spots, and unforgettable memories. Stay safe, plan ahead, and let’s make this year the best one yet! 🥾🌲✨

#BCAdventureSmart #NewYearNewAdventures
January 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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🤖🏞️ 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

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June 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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🌞 Make waves with BC AdventureSmart’s Summer Webinar Series: May 7 - July 29!

Sessions on lightning safety ⚡, Rogers satellite📲, injuries 🚨, K-9 SAR teams 🐾, #ChatGPT, emerging tech & more!

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#BCAdventureSmart #Outdoors #Summer #Hikes #BCSAR 🎒
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May 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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. . . and we’re one of BCSARA’s programs. We provide reliable outdoor education for enthusiasts to get informed before they go outdoors.

We’re the ‘one stop shop’ if you’re into outdoor recreation!
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Be AdventureSmart! Resources and links on trip planning and outdoor safety.
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December 6, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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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
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