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Be AdventureSmart in BC Parks this winter!<\/h1>\n
Education<\/a>, <\/span>Responsible Recreation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n
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Guest blog by BC AdventureSmart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that BC Search and Rescue volunteers respond to 1,900 incidents each year?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that over 30% of those incidents, in winter, are for user groups such as snowmobilers, backcountry skiers, winter hikers and snowshoers?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that the majority of those winter incidents are in the East Kootenays and Sea to Sky region?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know the top three causes for search and rescue in BC are people getting injured, lost\/disoriented or exceeding their abilities?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heading outdoors this winter into BC Parks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with BC AdventureSmart and get informed before you go outdoors<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the past 17 years, BC AdventureSmart has been increasing awareness to help reduce the number and severity of search and rescue (SAR) incidents by providing outdoor education and encouraging best practices for outdoor safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enthusiasts rarely head out for an outdoor adventure expecting that something will go wrong, and, most times, everything will go right. However, the one time that the unexpected happens\u2026your investment in trip safety can mean the difference between a successful outcome and becoming a statistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This winter as you plan your adventures in BC Parks, always remember the three Ts;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trip Planning, Training, and Taking the Essentials.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying these safety tips can help lessen the risk and ensure your outdoor adventures in BC Parks are safe and responsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TRIP PLANNING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To increase your chances of having an enjoyable and safe outdoor adventure within BC Parks, trip planning is essential. This will ensure you know exactly where you\u2019re going, what the conditions and terrain are like, and the weather you can expect on the day. It will also allow authorities to quickly find you if anything does go wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re trip planning, always do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n