By following three easy steps, AdventureSmart believes that outdoor recreationalists will significantly improve their chances of survival should they become hurt or lost.

• Trip Planning (write a trip plan before you go and leave it with a friend or family)
• Training (obtain the skills and knowledge you need before heading out)
• Taking the Essentials (carry the essentials and know how to use them

Parkland Search and Rescue has members trained to facilitate the Hug a Tree and Survive and Survive Outdoors presentations under AdventureSmart. For more information on these programs, see the links above, or go to adventuresmart.ca. To request a presentation, you can contact our co-ordinator at adventuresmartcoord@parklandsar.org.