Feeling safe and well prepared for an outdoor adventure is key to having a good time! It’s hard to enjoy an experience when you’re worried that the trail might be more challenging than you can handle or that maybe you’ve packed the wrong gear.

But never fear, because today we have Sandra from BC AdventureSmart to help you! Sandra knows exactly what you need to do to make sure you and your family stay safe and reach your final destination, which is not the summit, but your home.

Tune in to hear:

• What your kid needs to know in case they ever get lost [06:52]
• The Three Ts you need to remember for every adventure [09:06]
• The amazing volunteers who respond to rescue calls in Canada [12:01]
• Why search and rescue incidents have increased in the last few years [20:57]

Find out more about all the programs and information that we discussed here:

• Hug a Tree and Survive Program
• Survive Outside Program
• Book AdventureSmart programs here
• Three Ts
• Three Ts promotional video
• Summer Stoke vide
• BC AdventureSmart Summer Series
• BC SAR Association outdoor education

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