Meeting with a Black Bear
on June 11, 2020
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How an encounter with a mother bear changed my mindset towards nature and our connection to it.… Read More
How I Came to Chilcotin Holidays
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
The Health Benefits of Birch Water
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
Nature Addiction
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
Back in the Saddle
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
Being a Mentor Guide on a Pack Trip
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
Female Empowerment – Breaking into a Male-Dominated Industry as a Licensed Hunt Guide
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
What Mountain Biking Taught Us About Nature
We came to Chilcotin Holidays for a mountain biking wilderness experience, but along the way, we began to really feel a connection with the nature around us. We found a real appreciation for the nature in this area and a desire to conserve this unique environment, this was our transformation. An inspirational story written by our guests. … Read More
Our Weekend Escapade to the Chilcotin Mountains
The Chilcotin mountains are a place of undisturbed nature where you can have a true wilderness experience. On our hike journey, we were accompanied by one of Chilcotin Holidays’ mountain horses who taught us an important lesson about slowing down to enjoy the moment. It’s about the journey, not the destination. An insight from our Pack Trip guests. … Read More
We Did it All: Wildlife Viewing Trip with Charlotte and Cosima
uiding guests on a wilderness experience with Chilcotin Holidays, provides plenty of opportunity for personal transformation, wildlife viewing and empowerment. Yet, every pack trip is different, every guest is different, there’s always something new to learn and experience.… Read More