Conservation Volunteer Experience – Mountain Goats at Castle Peak Summary: Conservation volunteer, Lisa, got the opportunity to discover how mountain goats meet their nutrition needs thanks to a distinctive mineral deposit in Castle Peak. It was a beautiful sunny day in … Read More
Time never flew so fast as in the last 3 months of my practicum at Wilderness Trails. I finished my studies at the end of September and flew directly to Canada to start my practicum at Wilderness Trails. My goal … Read More
Education and Experience: The Value of Work Experience Summary: What I learned about the diffenences between education and experience from my work experience at Wilderness Trails There are a lot of challenges to face when transitioning from a student into … Read More
I spent nearly two weeks with Wilderness Trails where I had a true wilderness experience. Through teamwork, trail riding and many other new experiences, I had a transformation. This is my story.… Read More
Here, we find and define our purpose. Life in the wilderness will make you view life differently, it is a tough transformational journey, but the rewards are totally worth it. Every day, we do something new for the first time, whether that’s learning a new skill or growing in confidence. Everything we do here shapes us as we experience personal growth… Read More
I learned many things during my time at the ranch. These lessons and the transformation that came from them, I took with me back to the Netherlands. This is how I put them into practice in the Netherlands. I want to inspire you with my story, to show you what’s possible.… Read More
I came to Wilderness Trails to learn to be a horseback guide. Along the way, I learned how to face and overcome my challenges, accept myself and find some answers. Now, after my journey with Wilderness Trails, I can reflect on my transformation.… Read More
Wilderness Trails offered exactly what I was in search for after my studies because of the focus on self-development, nature and challenges. I needed a break and wanted to see more of the world, experience something new and connect with nature. My first weeks of my internship in Tourism Management pushed me out of my comfort zone by being in a new place, working with horses and getting to know the daily life on the ranch. … Read More
This is a story about the power of nature. The way it moves us to experience transformation and connection is addictive. Whether you have a wilderness experience with Wilderness Trails, or visit your local park, the benefits of spending time in nature are extraordinary.… Read More
If you’ve been following the stories of Dash, Spruce and Teco, our three new horses, on our social media channels, we thought you’d be interested to see how we train them. Our horses need to be calm, stable and reliable to safely lead guests through the mountains. This is just one of the ways they become that way. This is a story about a big step in the training process – their first ride.… Read More