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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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Our program @bcadvsmart.bsky.social enhances enthusiasts awareness to help lessen the impacts on search and rescue while adding to the safety culture in B.C.

Check out and follow their Instagram!

www.instagram.com/bcadvsmart?i...

03.03.2026 02:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Leaders from across the province are in Chilliwack this weekend planning, collaborating & synergizing about what's next for search and rescue in British Columbia.

Strategy. Strategy. Strategy. πŸ‘πŸΌ

28.02.2026 18:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent news πŸ“£!
We greatly appreciate the support @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social πŸŽ‰

23.02.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for your support @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social πŸ™

23.02.2026 19:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Winter on the North Shore always has so much to offer, even during unique winters like this 2025-26 one. This campaign is helpful for the North Shore mountains and where ever else you πŸ‚ ⛷️, thanks to all the partners involved & helping local SAR members on North Shore Rescue.

05.02.2026 16:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš“ Ever wondered how police & Search and Rescue work together?

Join our webinar β€œBehind the Badge: How Police Support SAR”

πŸ—“οΈ Feb 3, 2026
⏰ 6–7 PM PT
πŸ’» Zoom
⭐️ Guest: Constable Christie Falk (RCMP)

Learn how SAR tasking works in British Columbia.
shorturl.at/9kbhA

02.02.2026 01:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ We’re hiring!
We’re looking for a Fundraising Contractor to help grow & sustain Ground SAR across B.C.

πŸ“ Remote (within BC)
πŸ—“ Apply by Feb 10, 2026
πŸ’Ό 1-yr contract | $50,000 yr

Help support 78 GSAR groups & 3,200+ members.
πŸ“© sarsupport@bcsara.com
bcsara.com/48455-2/

26.01.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It takes a village! Big thanks to BC AdventureSmart’s Executive Director, Sandra Riches, for coordinating such awesome guests in the expert webinar series. Thanks also to Canadian Ski Patrol, Whistler Blackcomb Patrol and everyone along the way that backs our programs outdoor education.

25.01.2026 19:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Prescription: Go Outside β€” How Nature Heals Us
Prescription: Go Outside β€” How Nature Heals Us YouTube video by BC Search and Rescue Association

🎧 New Good Chat episode from B.C. AdventureSmart!

We explore Healthy by Nature + the PaRx Prescriptionβ€”helping healthcare pros β€œprescribe” time outdoors for wellness. πŸŒ²πŸ’š

βž•simple ways anyone can feel better outside!
#Podcast
youtu.be/oFY2CzBehaY?...

07.01.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

More episodes coming out! πŸŽ‰
Here’s where you’ll find the current ones & where new ones get uploaded!
bcsara.com/good-chats-p...

05.01.2026 20:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’ve rescheduled this webinar.

Previous date: Jan. 6, 2026
New date: Jan. 27, 2026
Same time: 6:00–7:00 PM PT

EXPERT GUEST - Whistler Blackcomb Ski Patrol ⛑️ ⛷️ πŸ‚

See you on January 27, 2026!
#treewells #snow #snowsafety

03.01.2026 23:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Winter Mountain Safety
πŸ’» 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. ❄️ 🌲 πŸ”οΈ
#knowbeforeyousnow
shorturl.at/InPpo

29.12.2025 23:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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❄️ KNOW BEFORE YOU SNOW ❄️
BC Parks, 1 of our campaign partners, helps keep you safeπŸ‘

βœ”οΈ Check advisories
βœ”οΈ Plan ahead & pack essentials
βœ”οΈ Have avalanche training + gear (transceiver, shovel, probe)

⚠️ Avalanche terrain includes many 30–45Β° ❄️ slopes, bowls, gullies, overhead terrain.
shorturl.at/ZDlPl

18.12.2025 21:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Secret to Staying Warm in the Winter
The Secret to Staying Warm in the Winter YouTube video by BC Search and Rescue Association

❄️πŸ”₯ 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?...

10.12.2025 16:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŒ„ 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 πŸ‘‡πŸ½
shorturl.at/Efwc0

06.12.2025 16:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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❄️ 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

01.12.2025 17:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Such an awesome combo! SAR insights + Brent’s outdoor expertise = major value for this series. Thanks to you both for everything you bring to the community!

01.12.2025 17:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On Nov 25, B.C. we’re hosting an expert webinar with Avalanche Canada. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

Learn how to identify risky terrain, spot warning signs in the snowpack & make smarter decisions in the backcountry.

πŸ‘‡πŸ½ direct registration πŸ”—
bcsara.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

21.11.2025 16:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

πŸŽ™οΈ Nov 26 at UFV! Hear from 4 amazing local women β€” 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! πŸŒ„βœ¨
#StaySafeStaySmart #WomenInSAR
fraservalleytoday.ca/2025/11/16/u...

17.11.2025 17:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We’re extremely proud of our program BC AdventureSmart! It was an honour to award them with the 2025 John McGregor memorial award. πŸ’™πŸ”οΈ

10.11.2025 22:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
B.C. adventure non-profit launches winter safety campaign
B.C. adventure non-profit launches winter safety campaign YouTube video by CityNews

❄️ 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?...

06.11.2025 15:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Know Before You SNOW - BC Search and Rescue Association North Vancouver, October 29, 2025 β€” BC AdventureSmart and North Shore partners are launching a season-long winter safety campaign to help locals and visitors plan smarter, travel prepared, and reduce ...

This will help lessen the impacts on SAR (NSR) and add to the safety culture in BC! To all the campaign partners and supporters - THANKS for working with our program BC AdventureSmart on this initiative! bcsara.com/2025/10/know...

06.11.2025 15:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Know Before You SNOW: North Shore partners launch winter safety campaign to reduce search and rescue impacts and strengthen B.C.’s safety culture. - BC Search and Rescue Association North Vancouver, October 29, 2025 β€” BC AdventureSmart and North Shore partners arelaunching a season-long winter safety campaign to help locals and visitors plan smarter, travelprepared, and reduce im...

We back β€œKnow Before You SNOW”—a North Shore winter safety push with BC AdventureSmart, Grouse Mtn, Mt Seymour, Cypress, Metro Van, BC Parks, AvalancheπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦, North Shore Rescue, Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism, Vancouver Coastal Health & school districts.
#KnowBeforeYouSNOW ❄️

bcsara.com/2025/10/know...

29.10.2025 18:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ”” 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!

πŸ‘‰ Learn how it works, where it helps, and what you’ll need.
bcsara.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

14.10.2025 04:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

11.10.2025 19:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Big love and gratitude to the women of SARβ€”you keep B.C. safer every day. πŸ’›

E03 of Good Chat: Trailblazing Women β€” barriers busted, lives saved! Featuring Dr. Renata Lewis (Whistler SAR). Real talk, grit, laughs, & big wins! πŸ† Listen now!
#GoodChat #Podcast #BCSAR #WomenInSAR

26.09.2025 15:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Tune in πŸ‘‰πŸ½ E02 of 'Good Chat' podcast from BC AdventureSmart! πŸŽ™οΈ

#GoodChat #Podcast #BCAdventureSmart #Indigenous πŸͺΆ #Engagement

25.09.2025 16:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ep1 of Good Chat is an inspiring start! πŸ”₯ Big congrats to BC AdventureSmartβ€”Good Chat is live! πŸŽ™οΈβœ¨

24.09.2025 15:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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

17.09.2025 21:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⛑️ 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 πŸ™ to all the dedicated SAR volunteers!

10.09.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0