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Land Activities > Hiking
Taking The Essentials
- Flashlight
- Fire making kit
- Whistle or mirror
- Extra food and water
- Extra clothing
- Navigational / communication aids
- First aid kit
- Emergency shelter
- Pocket knife
- Sun protection
specific to Hiking
- Layered clothing
- Bug spray
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Hydration system
- Appropriate footwear
- Moleskin
- Micro-spikes
- Gators
- Hiking stick
- Wool socks
Hiking > AdventureSmart Trail Specific Safety Videos
Let AdventureSmart guide you through the Three Ts helping you plan, and prepare, these famous trails in Western Canada.
DISCLAIMER These videos are for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be legal or other expert advice and reliance on such information or content of this video is solely at your own risk. This video is not to be used in place of proper planning, preparation, and professional advice. AdventureSmart and its affiliates make no representations, warranties or disclosures of any kind and do not assume any liability for the information provided on this video.
Plan ahead and be prepared. If you find yourself in an emergency situation, use your communication device to call 9-1-1.
The British Columbia Search and Rescue Association supported this initiative.
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BC AdventureSmart Summer Series 2024
May 9, 2024: Hiking with Clara Hughes (yes, 'that' Clara Hughes!) Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PST Location: Online Register: https://bcsara.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aIs0ODxESB2L3HTCuBcMYg Details: Also known as...
Trip Planning: Where every adventure starts and ends.
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ALL IT TAKES IS A SPARK
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Compass Basics!
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Heat Exhaustion VS. Heat Stroke
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AdventureSmart Trail Specific Safety Videos
Welcome! The BC Search and Rescue Association is excited to provide an exclusive series of provincial trail specific safety videos. These videos, from high search and rescue call volume regions in BC, provide the viewer with an in-depth visual...
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Hiking, Navigation, Wilderness Survival and Scrambling
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