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Preparedness Conversation with Sandra Riches, the Executive Director of AdventureSmart BC
Description
Headed to the backcountry? Thinking of snowmobiling this winter, or hiking to your favourite destination for a night out? AdventureSmart BC provides life saving information to those who enjoy the outdoors, in order to ensure that everyone makes it home safe and has an incredible adventure. In this conversation we discuss SAR, the mission of AdventureSmart BC, the preparedness messaging challenges and a host of wonderful content.
Sandra is a passionate individual who brings both personal expertise and corporate skills to the mission of ensuring that adventuring is done in the safest manner possible. Accidents do happen, so when they do, how can you prepare to be equipped to manage through the indigent and engage SAR? Excellent advice for all levels of backcountry expertise, don't make the mistake of believing that your decades of experience protects you from uncertainty. Plan every trip, prepare for eventualities and then chase the incredible opportunities that exist in the outdoors.
Please visit adventuresmart.ca to download checklists and information designed to facilitate an awesome and safe adventure.