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In 2 weeks time I’ll be in Benasque, Spain gearing up for my first mountaineering trip of the year.
But first, I must climb the summit known as the Level 1 SAR Manager course @ JIBC this week. Wish me luck (and sanity). – at Coquitlam, British Columbia
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This past weekend, 5 members of Coquitlam SAR along with members of 17 other SAR teams across the province attended a rope rescue exercise hosted by @okrescue at Myra Canyon
Good morning from Central Okanagan Rope Exercise @CoquitlamSAR @okrescue – at Kelowna, British Columbia
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#Minnekhada Regional Park is now fully open to the public, restoring access to areas that were closed following last year's wildfire. Visitors are strongly urged to stay on designated trails for safety, and smoking is strictly prohibited. Details: ow.ly/xQYa50Nkyl7
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Thanks to everyone who voted and here's the true breakdown of our poll list in a thread. But, first, our thanks to BCSARA's staff data scientist, Dr. Nicole Sugden. This data applies to B.C. search and rescue only although it may be similar in other provinces and states.
🚨What thing on this list is most likely to result in a call to search and rescue for help in British Columbia? #SAR #poll #vote #backcountry #beautifulbc #outdooradventures #explore #hellobc @BCAdvSmart
40%Poor sense of direction
6%Wildlife attack
42%Poor footwear
12%Being intoxicated
72 votes • Final resultsManaged to find a comfy spot waiting for Steve to be released from outpatient surgery. More ottomans in waiting areas please! – at North Vancouver, British Columbia
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⛑Urban Search and Rescue might be outside the everyday #SAR jurisdiction for SARVAC, however we’d like to honour these Canadians from Burnaby USAR who just returned home from having boots on the ground in Adiyman, Turkey 🇹🇷in response to the #earthquake that devastated the area.
Selling some gear on FB Marketplace and buyer ended up being from another SAR team up north. Small world!! – at Coquitlam, British Columbia
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Bad news: I forgot my lunch today
Good news: I don’t have to make lunch for tomorrow
Life is bittersweet, isn’t it?
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Having a nice chill day after a long drive to Canmore yesterday. Topping it off with a nice dinner out tonight. Resting up for 5 straight days of ice climbing. – at Canmore, Alberta
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It’s a sad anniversary in Canadian avalanche history that changed a lot of practices. I’m thinking about all avalanche victims and the people & communities they left behind. Play safe & look after each other out there ❤️
📸 by @AvalResearch
A little boost for one of my favourite SM content creators @nerdyaboutnatur aimed at outdoor recreation. Worth a watch and an IG follow. youtu.be/9kguCOy1r64 – at Coquitlam, British Columbia
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Almost suffocating my son transporting my sister’s balloon bouquet. – at Maple Ridge, British Columbia
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Constructive expert advice from Search and Rescue Manager Mark Jennings-Bate with Kaslo Search and Rescue, Ryan Buhler from @avalancheca , Elliot Hoyt (skier), Zoe Ryan @ Avalanche Canada and the Honourable @BowinnMa
squamishchief.com/highlights…
Very disappointing and misleading content from @BackpackerMag – at Coquitlam, British Columbia
We recover the bodies of 100 recreationalists a year in BC. We have the data that proves this study is wrong and sends a dangerous message. Please keep taking the essentials with you. Your life may depend on it and it greatly helps our SAR responders too
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Can be applied in so many parts of life. But most definitely here!
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In 2022 Coquitlam SAR members completed 325 tasks and training events for a total of 15,683 volunteer hours
