BC AdventureSmart Summer 2020 Final Report

BC AdventureSmart Summer 2020 Final Report

BC AdventureSmart has once again met key milestones and successfully provided outdoor education, even during these unforeseen times, by continuing to support our very active, healthy province. Summer 2020 was a unique season, for everyone, however with creativity and...
Get informed ~ Labour Day Long Weekend Public Safety

Get informed ~ Labour Day Long Weekend Public Safety

Public Safety Announcement ~ BC AdventureSmart September 4 – 7, 2020 Media liaison: Sandra Riches ~ 604-671-2241 ~ execdirector@adventuresmartbc.ca “Will you be the one?” Will you… plan for your long weekend adventure? prepare effectively...
Highest Number of Searches and Rescues Recorded for July

Highest Number of Searches and Rescues Recorded for July

The BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) is greatly concerned over the highest number of searches and rescues ever recorded in the month of July. In July, Emergency Management BC recorded a total of 333 search and rescue (SAR) related events. “This is an...
RECCO Reflectors Now Available on the BCSARA Online Store

RECCO Reflectors Now Available on the BCSARA Online Store

The British Columbia Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) in partnership with RECCO is pleased to announce the availability of RECCO attachable reflectors on the BCSARA online store  (www.shop-bcsara.com). RECCO reflectors are built into outdoor clothing and gear...
CISM Program Support During COVID-19 Outbreak

CISM Program Support During COVID-19 Outbreak

Fellow SAR Volunteers, We are all in the midst of an unprecedented public health emergency. The COVID-19 outbreak affects everyone, but first responders are affected more than many others. Along with the physical health and safety risks you face, this outbreak has a...
Victoria Day Long Weekend

Victoria Day Long Weekend

Victoria Day Long Weekend Date: May 16 – 18, 2020 Contact: Sandra Riches, Executive Director & BC Coordinator, BC AdventureSmart 604.671.2241 / execdirector@adventuresmartbc.ca Media requests welcome. The May long weekend is the ‘kick off to...
Reducing SAR Incidents

Reducing SAR Incidents

Public Safety Announcement May 9 – 10, 2020 Contact: Sandra Riches, Executive Director, BC AdventureSmart, 604-671-2241, execdirector@adventuresmartbc.ca Media request welcome. As we all continue to socialize uniquely in our communities with family, friends and...
Easter Long Weekend Public Safety

Easter Long Weekend Public Safety

Public Safety Announcement ‘Easter Long Weekend’ Date:            April 10 – 13, 2020 Contact:     Sandra Riches, Executive Director & BC Coordinator, BC AdventureSmart 604-671-2241 This long weekend will be celebrated uniquely with family and friends. As we...
Search and Rescue Unpaid Professionals Urge Additional Caution

Search and Rescue Unpaid Professionals Urge Additional Caution

The BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) wants to thank the public for helping to flatten the curve and driving down the requests for assistance but urges everyone to use extra caution as we approach one of the normally busiest long weekends of the year –...