A national outdoors safety advocacy group is urging British Columbians to be informed before heading outside.
BC AdventureSmart has a team based in Revelstoke this year, as the community has one of the highest rates of search and rescue incidents in the province at approximately 80 calls per year.
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The organization will have information booths at the following:
Jan. 16: Boulder Mountain Parking Lot / 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Jan. 17: Revelstoke Mountain Resort Base / 8 a.m. -3 p.m.
If you’re traveling in avalanche terrain, the organization said to make sure your group has proper avalanche training. No matter which backcountry sport you choose – skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or snowmobiling – always be thoroughly prepared before you head out.
Ensure that you:
■make a plan and leave a plan (AdventureSmart Trip Plan App)
■understand and recognize weather patterns
■can read alpine terrain
■know the avalanche dangers
■carry and practice with an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel
■ check conditions before heading out