How to stay AdventureSmart in the backcountry this winter

By Megan Lalonde
AdventureSmart staff educates backcountry users on winter safety and search-and-rescue prevention

BC AdventureSmart staff spent a weekend earlier this month in the sun-drenched Sea to Sky corridor, educating outdoor enthusiasts of all ages about how to stay safe in the backcountry before heading off on their winter weekend adventures. AdventureSmart outreach educators PJ Richards and Kelly Uren were onhand at Callaghan Country’s Alexander Falls touring centre trailhead on Saturday, Jan. 12 and Sunday, Jan. 13 to increase awareness around snow and mountain safety and outdoor preparedness, in addition to sharing search-and-rescue (SAR) prevention resources, tips on necessary gear and AdventureSmart resources.…

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• Whistler News

January 31, 2019

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