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Road Trip Camping Spots: Ryan’s Top Picks

Road Trip Camping Spots: Ryan’s Top Picks

August 26, 2019

Avid road-tripper and SCI BC Peer Coordinator, Ryan, has created a map of the numerous places he's travelled across North America. Here he's gathered his top 3 in BC, and top 3 elsewhere, based [...]

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    “Were You Nervous?” Solo Camping with an SCI

    “Were You Nervous?” Solo Camping with an SCI

    February 19, 2019

    SCI BC's Peer Support Program Coordinator Ryan reflects on his first solo camping trip of many, after his spinal cord injury.

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      Adventure with SCI: Ryan’s Vancouver to New Orleans Road Trip

      Adventure with SCI: Ryan’s Vancouver to New Orleans Road Trip

      August 3, 2017

      Ryan Clarkson savours both the challenge and adventure of the open road. Read along as he drives from Vancouver to New Orleans adventure—and back!

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        Adventure with SCI: Road Trip Tips

        Adventure with SCI: Road Trip Tips

        June 5, 2017

        Do you feel like going on an adventure? Consider a few simple tips and tricks that will make make a huge difference in your travels.

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          Adventure with SCI: Overnight Camping Tips

          Adventure with SCI: Overnight Camping Tips

          April 27, 2017

          A night in nature can be daunting, but camping is still possible (and enjoyable) after SCI! Here are our top camping tips for a successful sleepover in the Great Outdoors.

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            We acknowledge that our provincial work takes place on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have lived on and cared for the land for time immemorial. SCI BC’s head office, GF Strong resource centre, and shared Victoria office are located on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Coast Salish peoples – Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, and Lekwungen Nations. Our Prince George regional office is on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation.

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            19augAll Day21Whistler Adrenaline Weekend 2022(All Day) Whistler Athlete's Centre

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            *Please note that this event is now full and waitlist only.* You are invited to join SCI BC for our annual Whistler Adrenaline Weekend! What’s

            Event Details

            *Please note that this event is now full and waitlist only.*

            You are invited to join SCI BC for our annual Whistler Adrenaline Weekend! What’s that, you ask?! It’s one of SCI BC’s biggest events of the year and we’re so excited to be offering it again after a couple years hiatus due to Covid-19.

            Each summer we partner with Whistler Adaptive Sports Program to offer a weekend of outdoor adapted activities! This includes mountain biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, outdoor rock climbing and so much more! This weekend event is open to your family members as well – we have both Moderate (sleeps 1) and Standard (sleeps 2) rooms available.

            When: August 19 – 21, 2022

            Where: Whistler Athletes Centre, Whistler, BC

            Cost: $100 per person – this includes accommodation, food, and activities for the whole weekend!

            Registration: Please register here.

            If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Ryan at rclarkson@sci-bc.ca.

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            Time

            august 19 (Friday) - 21 (Sunday)

            Location

            Whistler Athlete's Centre

            Organizer

            Ryan Clarksonrclarkson@sci-bc.ca

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            LURE Restaurant and Bar100 Harbour Rd

            19aug12:00 pm1:30 pmAneurysm & Stroke Group12:00 pm - 1:30 pm LURE Restaurant and Bar, 100 Harbour Rd

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            Join our free-flowing conversation about a variety of topics, sometimes deep, sometimes not so, but always caring and supportive. New members are always welcome to join in. If you have any

            Event Details

            Join our free-flowing conversation about a variety of topics, sometimes deep, sometimes not so, but always caring and supportive. New members are always welcome to join in.

            If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

            Time

            (Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

            Location

            LURE Restaurant and Bar

            100 Harbour Rd

            Organizer

            Scott Heronsheron@sci-bc.ca | 250-812-0773

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            Dairy Queen20492 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge

            19aug1:00 pm3:00 pmMaple Ridge Ice Cream Meetup1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Dairy Queen, 20492 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge

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            What’s a better summer treat than ice cream?? Come cool off with us and enjoy some tasty ice cream and good conversations with your peers. RSVP to Rod at rbitz@sci-bc.ca to

            Event Details

            What’s a better summer treat than ice cream?? Come cool off with us and enjoy some tasty ice cream and good conversations with your peers.

            RSVP to Rod at rbitz@sci-bc.ca to attend.

            Time

            (Friday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

            Location

            Dairy Queen

            20492 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge

            Organizer

            Rod Bitz

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            19aug7:30 pm9:30 pmOnline Games Night!7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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            ZOOM connection info is below Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of games! Choose an old favourite, or venture into the unknown and

            Event Details

            ZOOM connection info is below

            Make staying inside fun! Hang out with SCI BC peer Nicole for a night of games! Choose an old favourite, or venture into the unknown and learn a new one. Join in, connect, play and have a great time! You’ll need to register for a free account from Board Game Arena https://www.boardgamearena.com/ beforehand to be ready to play.

            How to Connect to Zoom:

            • From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/83870102526
            • From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 838 7010 2526
            • Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 838 7010 2526
            • If not in BC, find your local number here: zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

            If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.


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            (Friday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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            Creekside Paddling Centre1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC

            21aug10:00 am2:00 pmKayaking with BCMOS10:00 am - 2:00 pm Creekside Paddling Centre, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC

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            Join SCI BC and BCMOS for an exciting day on the water! Whether you’re a kayaking pro or want to try something new, everyone is welcome. Date: Sunday, August 21 Time:

            Event Details

            Join SCI BC and BCMOS for an exciting day on the water! Whether you’re a kayaking pro or want to try something new, everyone is welcome.

            Date: Sunday, August 21
            Time: 10 AM – 2PM
            Location: Creekside Paddling Centre across from the Creekside Community Centre at False Creek

            RSVP to Rod at rbitz@sci-bc.ca to save your spot!

            Learn more about BCMOS’ Paddling Program: bcmos.org/paddle

            Time

            (Sunday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

            Location

            Creekside Paddling Centre

            1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC

            Organizer

            Rod Bitz rbitz@sci-bc.ca

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