AdventureSmart is a national prevention
program that helps Canadians and visitors
to Canada effectively prepare for their
outdoor excursions. The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada,
in partnership with Parks Canada, is pleased to announce the development of
the new AdventureSmart Trip Plan App ( video Link) and it is now available as
a free download for iPhones (on the Apple App Store) and Android (via the
Google Play store). Developed with the knowledge and expertise that comes
from decades of experience, the AdventureSmart Trip Plan App is a
tremendous new aid for those heading outdoors, especially when it comes to
the “Three T’s”:
•
Trip Planning - Let the AdventureSmart Trip Plan App walk you through a
comprehensive trip plan, then easily share it with a responsible party,
family or friends, with just a couple of clicks.
•
Training – Use the AdventureSmart Trip Plan App as a reference for
outdoor survival tips, suggestions for appropriate clothing and additional
information specific to your outdoor activity.
•
Taking the Essentials – The AdventureSmart Trip Plan App offers a handy
guide to help with the essentials of any equipment list, including those
specific to your chosen activity, season and location.
Trip Tips
Travel with a companion: A companion can give you a hand to overcome difficulties or emergencies. Be prepared: Ensure everyone with you understands what to do in case of an emergency. Don’t depend solely on technology: Equipment failure and lack of reception are very possible in the outdoors. Consider carrying a map and compass as a backup.
Three steps to safety outside ...
By following three easy steps, AdventureSmart believes that outdoor recreationalists will significantly improve their chances of survival should they become lost or in distress. 1. Trip Planning. Plan your travel route. Know the terrain and conditions. Check the weather and always fill out a trip plan. 2. Training. Obtain the knowledge and skills you need before heading out. Know and stay within your limits. 3. Taking the Essentials. Always carry these essentials, and know how to use them. Add other equipment specific to your chosen activity, season and location. Under "normal" circumstances, a person can survive for only: • 3 minutes without air • 3 days without water • 3 weeks without foodWater is a more pressing need than food.
Whether you’re out for a leisurely day-hike or trail run through park trails or a strenuous multi-day trek through the backcountry wilds, ensure your trip is a safe one: • Check the weather before you leave and be prepared for it to change. • Carry extra food & clothing – a good rule of thumb for day-trippers is to be able to stay out overnight, in case of trouble. • Be bear aware and cougar aware. Bears and cougars aren’t just in the backcountry – our parks and cities encroach on their habitat. Ensure you know what to do if you meet one. Canada’s trails are for everyone, so while you’re out there remember: • Keep to the trail. Shortcuts contribute to erosion and can destroy sensitive growth. • Slow your pace and announce your presence/intentions when approaching other users. • Share the trail. Downhill yields to uphill. Hikers yield to horseback riders. Enjoy!
Annapolis County Ground
Search and Rescue Service Area
CONTACT US
Annapolis County Ground Search and Rescue, P.O. Box 234, Bridgetown N.S. B0S 1C0 info@ACGSAR.ca
We gratefully acknowledge our supporters.
Without them…. We would be lost!
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Survive Outside
Statistics show that each year across Canada there are
approximately 5,000 ground Search and Rescue incidents.
They involve all types of outdoor enthusiasts, from hikers
and skiers to backcountry travellers and boaters.
AdventureSmart encourages you to have fun and play, but
always be informed and prepared before you set out. Time
spent gaining this extra knowledge and skills can help
reverse the SAR incident trend.
We gratefully acknowledge our supporters.
Without them…. We would be lost!
Annapolis County Ground
Search and Rescue Service Area
CONTACT US
Annapolis County Ground Search and Rescue, P.O. Box 234, Bridgetown N.S. B0S 1C0 info@ACGSAR.ca
FOLLOW US
Three steps to safety outside ...
By following three easy steps, AdventureSmart believes that outdoor recreationalists will significantly improve their chances of survival should they become lost or in distress. 1. Trip Planning. Plan your travel route. Know the terrain and conditions. Check the weather and always fill out a trip plan. 2. Training. Obtain the knowledge and skills you need before heading out. Know and stay within your limits. 3. Taking the Essentials. Always carry these essentials, and know how to use them. Add other equipment specific to your chosen activity, season and location. Under "normal" circumstances, a person can survive for only: • 3 minutes without air • 3 days without water • 3 weeks without foodWater is a more pressing need than
food.
Whether you’re out for a leisurely day-hike or trail run through park trails or a strenuous multi-day trek through the backcountry wilds, ensure your trip is a safe one: • Check the weather before you leave and be prepared for it to change. • Carry extra food & clothing – a good rule of thumb for day-trippers is to be able to stay out overnight, in case of trouble. • Be bear aware and cougar aware. Bears and cougars aren’t just in the backcountry – our parks and cities encroach on their habitat. Ensure you know what to do if you meet one. Canada’s trails are for everyone, so while you’re out there remember: • Keep to the trail. Shortcuts contribute to erosion and can destroy sensitive growth. • Slow your pace and announce your presence/intentions when approaching other users. • Share the trail. Downhill yields to uphill. Hikers yield to horseback riders. Enjoy!
AdventureSmart is a national prevention
program that helps Canadians and visitors
to Canada effectively prepare for their
outdoor excursions. The Search and Rescue
Volunteer Association of Canada, in
partnership with Parks Canada, is pleased
to announce the development of the new
AdventureSmart Trip Plan App ( video Link)
and it is now available as a free download
for iPhones (on the Apple App Store) and
Android (via the Google Play store).
Developed with the knowledge and
expertise that comes from decades of
experience, the AdventureSmart Trip Plan
App is a tremendous new aid for those
heading outdoors, especially when it comes
to the “Three T’s”:
•
Trip Planning - Let the AdventureSmart
Trip Plan App walk you through a
comprehensive trip plan, then easily
share it with a responsible party, family
or friends, with just a couple of clicks.
•
Training – Use the AdventureSmart Trip
Plan App as a reference for outdoor
survival tips, suggestions for
appropriate clothing and additional
information specific to your outdoor
activity.
•
Taking the Essentials – The
AdventureSmart Trip Plan App offers a
handy guide to help with the essentials
of any equipment list, including those
specific to your chosen activity, season
and location.
Trip Tips
Travel with a companion: A companion can give you a hand to overcome difficulties or emergencies. Be prepared: Ensure everyone with you understands what to do in case of an emergency. Don’t depend solely on technology: Equipment failure and lack of reception are very possible in the outdoors. Consider carrying a map and compass as a backup.
In an emergency…
Don’t panic
STOP
Sit, Think, Observe and Plan.
Stay put
It reduces time and search area
for the authorities looking for you.
Seek shelter
Protect yourself from the
elements by staying warm and dry.
Signal for help
AdventureSmart is a national
prevention program that helps
Canadians and visitors to Canada effectively prepare for their
outdoor excursions. The Search and Rescue Volunteer
Association of Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada, is
pleased to announce the development of the new
AdventureSmart Trip Plan App ( video Link) and it is now
available as a free download for iPhones (on the Apple App
Store) and Android (via the Google Play store). Developed with
the knowledge and expertise that comes from decades of
experience, the AdventureSmart Trip Plan App is a tremendous
new aid for those heading outdoors, especially when it comes to
the “Three T’s”:
•
Trip Planning - Let the AdventureSmart Trip Plan App walk
you through a comprehensive trip plan, then easily share it
with a responsible party, family or friends, with just a
couple of clicks.
•
Training – Use the AdventureSmart Trip Plan App as a
reference for outdoor survival tips, suggestions for
appropriate clothing and additional information specific to
your outdoor activity.
•
Taking the Essentials – The AdventureSmart Trip Plan App
offers a handy guide to help with the essentials of any
equipment list, including those specific to your chosen
activity, season and location.
Trip Tips
Travel with a companion: A companion can give you a hand to overcome difficulties or emergencies. Be prepared: Ensure everyone with you understands what to do in case of an emergency. Don’t depend solely on technology: Equipment failure and lack of reception are very possible in the outdoors. Consider carrying a map and compass as a backup.
CONTACT US
Annapolis County Ground Search and Rescue, P.O. Box 234, Bridgetown N.S. B0S 1C0 info@ACGSAR.ca
We gratefully acknowledge our supporters.
Without them…. We would be lost!
Annapolis County Ground Search and Rescue Service Area
FOLLOW US
Three steps to safety outside ...
By following three easy steps, AdventureSmart believes that outdoor recreationalists will significantly improve their chances of survival should they become lost or in distress. 1. Trip Planning. Plan your travel route. Know the terrain and conditions. Check the weather and always fill out a trip plan. 2. Training. Obtain the knowledge and skills you need before heading out. Know and stay within your limits. 3. Taking the Essentials. Always carry these essentials, and know how to use them. Add other equipment specific to your chosen activity, season and location. Under "normal" circumstances, a person can survive for only: • 3 minutes without air • 3 days without water • 3 weeks without foodWater is a more pressing need than food.
Whether you’re out for a leisurely day-hike or trail run through park trails or a strenuous multi-day trek through the backcountry wilds, ensure your trip is a safe one: • Check the weather before you leave and be prepared for it to change. • Carry extra food & clothing – a good rule of thumb for day-trippers is to be able to stay out overnight, in case of trouble. • Be bear aware and cougar aware. Bears and cougars aren’t just in the backcountry – our parks and cities encroach on their habitat. Ensure you know what to do if you meet one. Canada’s trails are for everyone, so while you’re out there remember: • Keep to the trail. Shortcuts contribute to erosion and can destroy sensitive growth. • Slow your pace and announce your presence/intentions when approaching other users. • Share the trail. Downhill yields to uphill. Hikers yield to horseback riders. Enjoy!
