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❄️🎿🏔️⛑️As the days grow shorter and the nights stretch longer, the first signs of winter begin to creep in, bringing the promise of crisp air and snow-covered landscapes. Whether you’re gearing up for skiing, snowshoeing, or a winter hike, it’s essential to be prepared for all your upcoming adventures. That’s where AdventureSmart comes in—a fantastic resource to help ensure you’re ready for the unique challenges winter can bring.
From packing the right gear to checking weather conditions and planning your route, @bcadvsmart offers tools and tips to keep you safe in the outdoors. Before heading out, make sure you know the terrain, dress appropriately for the cold, and always let someone know your plans. Winter adventures are exhilarating, but preparedness is key to enjoying them to the fullest. Stay safe, stay smart, and embrace the season! ❄️🎿🏔️
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❄️🎿🏔️⛑️As the days grow shorter and the nights stretch longer, the first signs of winter begin to creep in, bringing the promise of crisp air and snow-covered landscapes. Whether you’re gearing up for skiing, snowshoeing, or a winter hike, it’s essential to be prepared for all your upcoming adventures. That’s where AdventureSmart comes in—a fantastic resource to help ensure you’re ready for the unique challenges winter can bring.
From packing the right gear to checking weather conditions and planning your route, @bcadvsmart offers tools and tips to keep you safe in the outdoors. Before heading out, make sure you know the terrain, dress appropriately for the cold, and always let someone know your plans. Winter adventures are exhilarating, but preparedness is key to enjoying them to the fullest. Stay safe, stay smart, and embrace the season! ❄️🎿🏔️ ... See MoreSee Less
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@albernivalleyrescue *REPOST*
Rescue 🚨 Recap:
On Monday October 7th members of Alberni Valley Rescue Squad and Arrowsmith Search and Rescue regional Class D Fixed Line (CDFL) team were tasked by the Pacific Rim National Parks Visitor Safety Team to assist with the rescue of an injured hiker on the West Coast Trail.
The hiker had fallen and tumbled down a very steep embankment, landing only a few metres away from a cliff edge. The subject was initially located by the Parks Canada Visitor Safety Technicians who were able to communicate the location to the CDFL team.
The CDFL team with Airspan Helicopters inserted two techs via fixed line where they were met by the Parks Canada Visitor Safety Technicians who had already accessed the subject and rendered first aid. The hiker fortunately only appeared to have sustained a lower limb injury. The CDFL team flew the hiker to Port Renfrew to meet BC Ambulance and was subsequently transported to the nearest hospital.
Today the West Coast Trail is officially closed for the season and this was one of the last hikers of the season. The AVRS CDFL team has responded to multiple calls on the WCT. Additionally, AVRS has been tasked with two other calls in the Alberni Valley over the past 24 hours that were quickly resolved.
Thank you Arrowsmith Sea @parks.canada and Airspan #arrowsmith #arrowsmithsar #search #albernivalleyrescuesquad #avrs #rescue #searchandrescue #volunteer ... See MoreSee Less
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Oh WOW! Way to go!!
Wow! Glad it was a successful callout and everyone got to go home! Thank you for everything you do. ❤️
Great job
❤️⛑️Arrowsmith Search and Rescue have been serving the community for over 50 years, relying heavily on volunteer commitment and public donations to maintain operations. Arrowsmith SAR is also active in promoting safety through initiatives like AdventureSmart, which educates the public on outdoor safety and preparedness, emphasizing the importance of trip planning and carrying essential equipment .
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#community #training #coastguard #emergency #donations #mountainrescue #RescueHelicopter #Volunteer #searchandrescueteam #SAR #arrowsmith #qualicum #searchandrescuetraining #medic #parksville #volunteering ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you!
⛑️❤️We are a volunteer-based organization that provides emergency search and rescue services in the Arrowsmith area of British Columbia, Canada. Our team of highly trained volunteers use specialized equipment and techniques to locate and rescue lost or injured individuals in remote or challenging terrain. We work closely with local authorities and other search and rescue teams to provide timely and effective assistance to those in need. ⛑️🌲
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#searchandrescue #SAR #rescue #helicopter #community #training #coastguard #emergency #donations #mountainrescue #RescueHelicopter #Volunteer #searchandrescueteam #SAR #arrowsmith #qualicum #searchandrescuetraining #medic #parksville #volunteering #mountainrescue #climbing #mountaineering #mountain #ropeaccess #wildernesssurvival #wildernessskills #wilderness #mountains ... See MoreSee Less
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⛑️⛰️🌙By training at night, SAR members become adept at navigating difficult terrain in the dark, using specialized equipment such as headlamps, night-vision gear, and GPS. It also helps them practice managing the challenges that arise from fatigue, colder temperatures, and limited visibility. Night training hones their ability to stay calm and focused under stressful circumstances, ensuring that they are fully prepared for real-life emergencies that could occur at any time, day or night. 🌙⛰️⛑️
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#searchandrescue #SAR #rescue #helicopter #community #training #coastguard #emergency #donations #mountainrescue #RescueHelicopter #Volunteer #searchandrescueteam #SAR #arrowsmith #qualicum #searchandrescuetraining #medic #parksville #volunteering #mountainrescue #climbing #mountaineering #mountain #ropeaccess #wildernesssurvival #wildernessskills #wilderness #mountains ... See MoreSee Less
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you have night vision?
* POST: @albernivalleyrescue Rescue Recap *
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Yesterday afternoon members of the Alberni Valley Rescue Squad and Arrowsmith Search and Rescue regional Class D Fixed Line (CDFL) team were tasked by the Pacific Rim National Parks Visitor Safety Team to assist with the rescue of an injured hiker on the West Coast Trail.
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The hiker had fallen approximately 20 feet landing on a steep section of jagged rocks. The AVRS/ASAR CDFL team staged at Gateway Marina and responded to an area known as Thrasher Hill. A team of two CDFL techs were inserted via fixed line where they were met by Parks Canada Visitor Safety Technicians who had already accessed the subject and rendered first aid. The hiker had sustained moderate injuries and was unable to continue on the trail. The CDFL team flew the hiker back to the staging area where they were met by BC Ambulance and subsequently transported to the nearest hospital.
Thank you @parks.canada on the West Coast TrArrowsmith Seathsar @bc_ehs and Airspan Helicopters.
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🌟 Celebrating 50 Years of Dedication: 𝐊𝐞𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧 🌟
This weekend, we honored a true hero in our community — Ken Neden, who marked 50 incredible years of service with Arrowsmith Search and Rescue.
In grateful appreciation of your extraordinary commitment and dedication to volunteer service bringing the lost and injured home. Your selflessness and compassion have made an indelible impact on countless lives, and your legacy of service will inspire generations to come.
From all of us, and the many people whose lives you’ve touched — thank you, Ken and to your family. Your unwavering dedication is a beacon of hope, and we are forever grateful for#thankyouv#50YearsOfService #CommunityHeroi#searchandrescueo#arrowsmithsarc#VolunteerHeroS#InspirationForGenerationstionForGenerations ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations Ken, well deserved!
What a milestone and major accomplishment. Thank you from a community that truly appreciates each of you and all that you do for us.
Way to go Ken!! We'll see you out there!!
Congrats Ken
Loved the look on your face when you walked into the hall ❤ Congratulations Ken, thank you for all you do for your team & all the other teams incluiding ours that you've assisted along the way 👍
Congratulations Ken I remember when you joined what was then Distric 69 Search and Rescue. Your Dad Izac and Bill MacDonald senior were our leaders. Lue Biggimann taught us repailing. We started with the brown Van with an old cornbine siren on it. Lol. So proud of you continuing on in your father's legacy. So well deserved. Peter Tryon
Congrats & thank you for your Service.
Thanks for your service, Ken! You are a great leader and mentor to ASAR and the community!
Wow 50 years! Congratulations!
Congratulations, Ken. And thank you!
Congrats Ken. It was always a pleasure working with you. I really miss ASAR because of all the great people like you.
Congratulations Ken.
Congratulations Ken!
What an incredible feat! Congratulations Ken!!! Your dedication, professionalism, commitment, and passions have spanned five decades and made incredible differences in the enthusiasts you brought home to safety, and for those who learned more about personal preparedness. Thank you for all you’ve done and to your family for supporting you all these years years. 🌟
👏 👏 👏 Ken, congrats!!!!!🎉
congratulations Ken you have touched many lives,thankyou for your service.
Well deserved! Congratulations Ken. Our community is lucky to have dedicated volunteers like you!
Congratulations on that milestone
Congratulations Ken, Thanks for your hard work and dedication.
Thank you Ken!
Ken is an unbelievable community leader who has helped countless families over the decades and has saved many lives along the way. I am forever grateful for the unwavering support and dedication that Ken committed to the Oceanside Detachment during my tenure there from 2008 to 2016.
Ken, what an incredible milestone! Your dedication, professionalism, and passion over the past fifty years have truly made a difference. You've not only kept countless people safe but have also inspired so many to be more prepared and aware. Thank you for everything you’ve done, leadership and humor over the years. Your impact stretches across the province. We appreciate you! 🌟
Congratulations Ken!!! Your dedication is inspiring!
Congratulations Ken!
Congratulations Ken, well deserved and earned. BZ
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❤️To save lives by bringing the lost and injured home
100% volunteer and on-call 24/7, 365 days a year.
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#searchandrescue #SAR #rescue #helicopter #community #training #coastguard #emergency #donations #mountainrescue #RescueHelicopter #Volunteer #searchandrescueteam #SAR #arrowsmith #qualicum #searchandrescuetraining #medic #parksville #volunteering #mountainrescue #climbing #mountaineering #mountain #ropeaccess #wildernesssurvival #wildernessskills #wilderness #mountains ... See MoreSee Less
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I’m sure all hikes and others thank you and appreciate Knowing you are there for them in time Of need.
⛑️❤️We are a volunteer-based organization that provides emergency search and rescue services in the Arrowsmith area of British Columbia, Canada. Our team of highly trained volunteers use specialized equipment and techniques to locate and rescue lost or injured individuals in remote or challenging terrain. We work closely with local authorities and other search and rescue teams to provide timely and effective assistance to those in need. ⛑️🌲
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#searchandrescue #SAR #rescue #helicopter #community #training #coastguard #emergency #donations #mountainrescue #RescueHelicopter #Volunteer #searchandrescueteam #SAR #arrowsmith #qualicum #searchandrescuetraining #medic #parksville #volunteering #mountainrescue #climbing #mountaineering #mountain #ropeaccess #wildernesssurvival #wildernessskills #wilderness #mountains ... See MoreSee Less
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⛑️⛰️It has been an exceptionally busy week for Arrowsmith Search and Rescue. On the night of August 25, we were called by the RCMP to assist in the search for a missing dirt biker in Mosaic’s Northwest Bay Division. Our team searched through the night, covering the roads along the subject’s planned route. The search resumed the next morning with the support of Ascent Helicopter and the RCMP Air 8 helicopter. Sadly, the subject was located from the air, having tragically fallen off the side of a bridge into a river. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and everyone impacted by this unfortunate accident.⛰️⛑️
🌲⛰️From 28 to 30 August, Arrowsmith SAR was once again engaged in a prolonged search, this time for a man missing in the Horne Lake area. With the upcoming holidays and long weekend, we sought mutual aid from all SAR teams across Vancouver Island, including those from Saltspring Island and Powell River. The effort expanded to involve teams from the Lower Mainland, with members from North Shore and Central Fraser Valley arriving on-site Friday. Fortunately, the missing man was found when his mother, driving along a logging road, called out to him and heard his response. Rescue teams quickly moved in to assist in bringing him out of the forest and transporting him to the hospital.⛰️🌲
⛑️We extend our deepest thanks to the numerous SAR teams who collaborated seamlessly throughout these operations. A special thank you to Airspan Helicopters, RCMP Air 8, and the dedicated SAR Techs from 442 Squadron, who were training nearby and stepped in to help with the res#searchandrescuer#SARd#rescue##helicopter #communityr#trainingt#coastguard #emergencyd#donationsy#mountainrescueu#RescueHelicopteru#Volunteerr#searchandrescueteamn#SARc#arrowsmith #qualicumt#searchandrescuetrainings#medici#parksville #volunteeringvo#mountainrescueu#climbingu#mountaineeringu#mountainn#ropeaccess #wildernesssurvivaln#wildernessskillse#wilderness #mountainss #mountains ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for your unwavering commitment and long long hours ♥️
Thank you for everything you do, no matter the time of day or weather.
Thank you. You are all heroes
You are all ROCKSTARS 🌟🌟🌟🌟 for all you do!! RIP ...
Thank you for all you do!
Thank you 🙏
Thank you for everything you do 💞
Thank you so much everyone for all your help this last week. ❤️
You do exceptional work
I am just so proud of all of you and what you do for our community and further afield. Thank you!
Feel so fortunate to have this team on the island with such dedicated members.
Well done everyone
The Horne Lake Community Association extends a huge thank you to all the volunteers involved including residents of the Spider Lake Community, and Horne Lake Security team. The quick response from all agencies exemplifies what community is meant to be.
Thank you for you exceptional service this past week. Huge thank you from Horne Lake residents. My deepest condolences for the family of the unfortunate dirt biker ❤️
Reminder your donation will help Arrowsmith Search & Rescue continue to provide land and inland water search and rescue services and wilderness public safety education in the Oceanside Arrowsmith Region.
We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful search and and rescue organization in our area. Thank you to all the team.
Thank-you for everything you do.
What an amazing organization Arrowsmith SAR is 👏
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⛰️🌲𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐃𝐎𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐃? 🌲⛰️
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𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗣 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡:
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AdventureSmart is a national program dedicated to encouraging Canadians and visitors to Canada to ”Get informed and go outdoors”.
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AdventureSmart balances key safety messages with an individual’s responsibility for safety; encouraging the public to obtain the knowledge, skills and equipment necessary for them to enjoy their outdoor pursuits. By being AdventureSmart, outdoor recreationalists make informed decisions, mitigate risk and ultimately reduce the number and severity of search and rescue (SAR) incidents.❤️#searchandrescue.#SARa#rescuee#helicopterr#communityi#trainingo#coastguarda#emergencys#donationse#mountainrescuen#RescueHelicopter #Volunteeri#searchandrescueteame#SARa#arrowsmithm#qualicumr#searchandrescuetrainingh#medicc#parksville##volunteeringil#mountainrescueg#climbingi#mountaineeringn#mountaini#ropeaccessu#wildernesssurvivalw#wildernessskills #wildernesss#mountainsderness #mountains ... See MoreSee Less
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⛑️It is important to always listen to your intuition and trust your instincts in situations where you believe someone is missing or something is not right. If you feel the need to call for assistance, do not hesitate to to call 911, emergency responders and Arrowsmith SAR are always prepared and ready to help in times of need.⛑️
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Well written. Thank you.
A very true statement if there ever was one “Time is of Essence”, if your person is missing it is not the time to hesitate! If he/she turns up quickly everyone, including ASAR, is happy.