Survive Outside February 26, 2009

A seminar on how to stay safe for adults who love to play outdoors.

Topics:

* planning your run in the boonies
* hints and tips for outdoor travel from the pros
* video about a true outdoor story
* back country code of responsibility
* what happens when you screw up: Search and Rescue in BC
* discussion about your outdoor questions and experiences

Speaker:

Sandra Ferguson is the Team Coordinator for AdventureSmart. This is a provincial program which is mainly supported by the Provincial Emergency Program, the National Search & Rescue Secretariate and BC Search & Rescue Association. We all work closely to help reduce the number and severity of search and rescues in the province. Before joining AdventureSmart 4 years ago, Sandra was a Park Ranger for BC Parks. She has lived on the North Shore for over 20 years and is keen to meet some kindred spirits from Club Fat Ass.

Official Website: http://www.clubfatass.com/events/speaker-night-survive-outside