AdventureSmart is a national program dedicated to encouraging Canadians
and visitors to Canada to “Get informed and go outdoors”. The AdventureSmart
program was created by the British Columbia Provincial Emergency Program
with the assistance of the National Search and Rescue Secretariat, the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the British Columbia SAR Association.
AdventureSmart combines online and on-site awareness with targeted outreach
to try and reduce the number and severity of Search and Rescue Incidents.
By following three easy steps, AdventureSmart believes that outdoor
recreationalists will significantly improve their chances of survival should
they become hurt or lost.
Trip Planning (write a trip plan
before you go and leave it with a friend or family)
Training (obtain the skills and knowledge you need before heading out)
Ten Essentials (carry the 10 essentials and know how to use them)
Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) has 12,000
members who provide assistance across the country on ground and inland water
search and rescue incidents. These skilled volunteers have partnered with
AdventureSmart to deliver this key message in their local communities.
AdventureSmart is divided into 3 sections for various age groups and conditions
Snow
Safety Education Program
This presentation is aimed at children in Grades 4-6, teaching ski hill
safety and signage, and backcountry information including “Out of Bounds”
hazards.
Survive Outside Program
This presentation is aimed at people aged 12-99. It focuses on Trip
Planning and the Code of Responsibility, Training and Tips for safe travel
and the 10 Essentials.
Hug
a Tree and Survive Program
This presentation is aimed at children in Grades K-6. It teaches children
how not to become lost in the woods, and what to do if they should become
lost.