In the event of an avalanche, a banana is probably not going to save you. North Vancouver’s Sandra Riches, a longtime outdoor enthusiast and safety advocate, has seen a lot of eye-opening things in ...

In her 15 years with the AdventureSmart program, B.C. executive director Sandra Riches said the severity of waterfall-related incidents last summer was extreme. It's part of the reason why she's ...

There’s plenty to see and do in beautiful British Columbia. However, if you plan on heading outdoors, either for a simple hike or snowmobiling in the backcountry, B.C. Search and Rescue says outdoor ...

Every year thousands of people enjoy New Zealand’s outdoors and for the vast majority it’s an enjoyable and safe experience. However, sometimes unfortunate incidents do occur and often they involve ...

So you likely heard about those two international visitors who recently used an app to find a hiking trail in the North Shore mountains, then had to be rescued when they ran into rough conditions.

Be prepared, campers! How? Scouts Canada has shared it’s top 10 summer camping safety tips — dealing with everything from bears to bugs, to getting lost and being found — to make sure Canadians stay ...