He looks AdventureSmart to us! (& 💪😁)

Sharing these informative events before the new series (TBA soon!) is a really helpful plan to gear up for what’s ahead. 👍🏼👍🏼 to North Shore Rescue’s Dr. Alec Ritchie for his support with prevention (& his specialized skills with response).

Love ❤️ these throwbacks leading up to summer 2024.

Two of our Technology Committee members, from Sparwood SAR & Coquitlam SAR, were on this panel, check it out!

What does RESCUE READY mean to you? #RescueReady

Prepping for play & being rescue ready sounds AdventureSmart to us!

Let’s all look 👀 back (to last summer) as we look 👀 forward to this summer.

Leading up to our Summer 2024 Webinar Series (TBA soon!) we’re amping you up with a little #ThrowbackThursday

Every Thurs (Mar 28-May 2) we’ll share 1/6 webinars from last summer helping you prep for this summer!

Let’s prep for play & be rescue ready! #bcadventuresmart

Spring is upon us! Take a page from the season of renewal and do something that makes you feel rejuvenated. The CISM team encourages you to get outside today and take in all that nature has to offer. #CISM Saturday #CISM #BCSAR

This weekend, the best riding will probably be where you can find dry snow. This will also be where you're most likely to be able to trigger the persistent slab problem in some of our interior regions!

Get the forecast at avalanche.ca

Warm weather warnings from pooch pros Dyna & Pika.

⚠️⛷️🏂 within ski area boundaries
⚠️follow the Alpine Responsibility Code
⚠️check backcountry avy ‼️ level
⚠️choose terrain wisely
⚠️carry/know how to use avy gear
⚠️need help? 📲 911 ASAP
⚠️in 🆘 👉🏼 stop-think-observe-plan

Avalanches in British Columbia are no joke. Be prepared and make informed decisions before heading into avalanche terrain.

Check Avalanche Canada for conditions. Visit Prepared BC and BC AdventureSmart for more info on how to safely explore BC's backcountry.

cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

While skiing & snowboarding during heavy snowfall don’t forget about the hazards of ⚠️SNOW IMMERSION & TREE WELLS⚠️.

What’s snow immersion❓
It happens when ⛷️ 🏂 falls into an area of deep unconsolidated snow & becomes immobilized, suffocation can occur.
#snowimmersion

Today we celebrate all women, young and old, adventurous or not, sister, Mother, Aunt, Nana, cousin, friend or daughter, today is YOUR day.
#International_Womens_Day

Our last winter webinar is Mar 7.

DYK what the 7 principles of #LeaveNoTrace are?

LeaveNoTrace Canada applies in winter too. Well cover;
- outdoor ethics
- respecting others
- heritage protection
- respecting the mountain
- Leave No Trace principles
Join⤵️
bcsara.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

UPDATE: The Special Public Avalanche Warning has been extended until end of day Thursday, March 7, as dangerous conditions persist. (1/2)

On Saturday, March 02, we remember those search and rescue volunteers who have died in the line of duty and honour all who serve in BC. Please join us in a wreath laying ceremony at the SAR Volunteer Memorial in the Garden of Honour on the Victoria legislature grounds at noon.

Un avertissement spécial d'avalanche est émis pour la plupart des régions de prévision de la Colombie-Britannique et de l’Alberta. Cet avertissement entre en vigueur dès maintenant immédiatement et se poursuivra jusqu’à lundi 4 mars en fin de journée. (1/3)

📣 EMERG EVAC WITH PETS
2/29/2024 ~ 6pmPT

Celine Rytz is a veterinary pro, certified #pet first aid instructor & owner of Backcountry Aid + Rescue Kit (BARK).

BARK is all about pet safety re: emerg preparedness, education & the safe mngt of 🐕 outdoors.
bcsara.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We're in the dog days of winter, the perfect time to remind everyone of the value of Mindfulness! More than a buzzword, Mindfulness has measurable benefits for anyone, especially SAR members. A simple mindfulness practice is to observe your breathing - try it on  #CISMSaturday

As we head into Wildfire season earlier than ever before, we're doing a webinar on the challenges of evacuating with pets.

Anyone on #EMGTwitter from anywhere is welcome to attend and we'll make a recording available if you want to refer to it during local Evacuation Alerts.

Hundreds (!) of people have signed up to hear about the challenges of evacuating with pets on Thursday!

Anyone on Twitter have stories about trying to get your pets ready to go in a hurry?

#wildfires #floods