What a wildlife tracking trip taught us about taking responsibility and teamwork Yesterday and all night it had snowed, now we had 10 cm of fresh snow. Outside looked like a painting, a perfect winter wonderland. This is also the … Read More
My journey back to the wilderness A well needed wilderness lifestyle and nature connection at Chilcotin Holidays and what to expect from all the new experiences you get to have I grew up in the country side, riding horses and … Read More
Mysterious Elk Find A mysterious Elk find opens up new possibilities in conservation. One Elk could be the beginning of a new population of Elk in the Chilcotin Ark. My first thought was it was a moose. My second thought … Read More
How an encounter with a mother bear changed my mindset towards nature and our connection to it.… Read More
Chilcotin Holidays 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
Every spring, we have the opportunity to tap birch trees and harvest food from nature. Here, I explain the health benefits of drinking birch water and why it should only be consumed in moderation. Harvesting from nature means we are responsible, as wilderness stewards, for ensuring these trees are conserved into the future.… 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 Chilcotin Holidays, 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
A wildlife viewing pack trip with Chilcotin Holidays is the perfect opportunity for our guests to reconnect with nature and experience personal growth. But this also happens for us, the mentor guides, as every trip we gain a greater sense of empowerment and experience our own personal transformation. This is how my first time as a mentor guide transformed me.… Read More
Being the first female hunt guide in British Columbia wasn’t easy in a male dominated industry, but Gerry stuck to her will to see what is out there.… Read More
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