BC AdventureSmart / Survive Outside Program

AdventureSmartis a national program dedicated to encouraging Canadians and visitors to Canada to“Get informed and go outdoors”. AdventureSmart combines online and on-site awareness with targeted outreach to try and reduce the number and severity of Search and Rescue Incidents.Uniquely in British Columbia there are over 1,600 search & rescue (SAR) incidents in the province each year, which is more than the rest of Canada combined.  There are 80 SAR groups in the province with 2,500 volunteers who respond to those incidents.  BC AdventureSmart increases awareness to help reduce the number and severity of those incidents.Get informed & go outdoors!#AdventureSmart#SARprevention#surviveoutside#tripplan #train #takeessentials

BC AdventureSmart

Do you like to ski, snowshoe, snowmobile, snowboard, hike, camp, explore the outdoors and come home safe?  Here's a workshop for you!
BC AdventureSmart is excited to be in Prince George on December 7, 2017 presenting the 'Survive Outside Program', joined by members of your local Prince George SAR group.
Statistics show that each year across BC there are approximately 1,600 ground Search and Rescue incidents. They involve all types of outdoor enthusiasts, from hikers and skiers to backcountry travellers and boaters. 
BC AdventureSmart encourages you to have fun and play, but always be informed and prepared before you set out. Time spent gaining this extra knowledge and skills can help reverse the SAR incident trend. 
Three steps to safety outside ...
By following three easy steps, we believe that outdoor recreationalists will significantly improve their chances of survival should they become lost or in distress. 
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<LI>Trip Planning. Plan your travel route. Know the terrain and conditions. Check the weather and always fill out a <A HREF="https://www.adventuresmart.ca/tripplan/tripplan.php" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">trip plan</A>. </LI>
<LI>Training. Obtain the knowledge and skills you need before heading out. Know and stay within your limits.</LI>
<LI>Taking the Essentials. Always carry <A HREF="https://www.adventuresmart.ca/tripplanning/planning.htm" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">these essentials</A>, and know how to use them. Add other equipment specific to your chosen activity, season and location.</LI>
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Your local Prince George SAR group is 1 of the 80 SAR groups in BC, assisting those who are lost, in trouble or hurt.  Learn more;
http://www.bcsara.com
http://www.pgsar.ca
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
No.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
https://www.unbc.ca/search/parking
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
bccoordinator@adventuresmart.ca
Presentation Room: Wildwood Theatre

University of Northern British Columbia

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