20th ANNIVERSARY EVENT – BC AdventureSmart
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PST
Location: Online
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Details: Celebrate with us ONLINE!
It’s our pleasure to officially invite you to our BC AdventureSmart 20th anniversary celebration, via webinar!
We’d be delighted to have you join us as we reflect on the past two decades and look forward to future initiatives.
20th ANNIVERSARY EVENT Live – BC AdventureSmart
Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST
Location: 501 Belleview Street, Victoria, B.C. (outside event)
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Details: Celebrate with us IN PERSON!
It’s our pleasure to officially invite you to our BC AdventureSmart 20th anniversary celebration in person on the Parliament Buildings grounds, near the BC Search and Rescue SAR Volunteer Memorial in Victoria, B.C.
We’d be delighted to have you join us as we reflect on the past two decades, look forward to future initiatives and commemorate BCSARA’s program, BC AdventureSmart.
Recognizing Avalanche Terrain
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PST
Location: Online
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Details:
Recognizing avalanche terrain takes a keen eye, insight and ‘training’! Learn from the experts and let Avalanche Canada introduce you, or remind you, to the key elements of safe backcountry travel.
Avalanche Awareness
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PST
Location: Online
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Details:
If you’re a hiker or snowshoer this event will offer you professionally studied insights! Our special guest will focus on the avalanche awareness study from Simon Fraser University specific to snowshoers and hikers.
Pilot Perspectives
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PST
Location: Online
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Details:
A ‘birds eye view’ is exactly what our special guests have as they pilot helicopters during search and rescue tasks in B.C. in some of the most sought-after mountains in BC, that have some of the most search and rescue incidents in the country.
Pilot veterans Jarrett from Talon Helicopters and James from Blackcomb Helicopters will share their stories and experiences from some of the most active regions in Canada for search and rescue. They both have a demonstrated history of working in the public safety industry and are highly involved in strong community support.
Newcomers Visiting Parks
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PST
Location: Online
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Details:
Are you new to British Columbia and want to explore the beautiful parks the province has to offer? Then this is the webinar for you!
Our expert guest Clara Blye, Assistant Professor and Principal Instructor, University of Alberta, will share her case study on newcomers visiting parks, their expectations, experiences and knowledge pre park visits.
No Ice Is Without Some Risk
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PST
Location: Online
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Details:
Because no ice surface is without some risk, ensure you become ice aware and take all necessary precautions before you venture out. If not, you could literally find yourself on thin ice! Join the experts from the Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch to learn more and become ice-smart!
Communications and Technology V2
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PST
Location: Online
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Details:
In an emergency, communicating with first responders requires technology, knowledge, and understanding of the steps necessary to make the right call. Join us to learn how the provincial system works, how Apple SOS emergency alerting works and be communications-smart for your next adventure. Special guests are from the BC SAR Technology Committee and Apple. Need help from SAR? Call 9-1-1, stay put.
Prepare | Protect | Pet Safe
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PST
Location: Online
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Details:
Raw pads, twisted ankles, punctured tongue, torn ear, ripped due claw, exhaustion, heat stroke, ‘wild mushroom experience’, getting separated or lost from you or any unexpected incident that your dog experiences on your adventures can be a challenge for them, you and search and rescue members.
Learn from the experts at B.A.R.K. (Backcountry Aid Rescue Kit), back by popular demand!