Many hands make light work!!
These canoes can be slightly stubborn to move at the best of times. All hands on deck make for a much easier task at hand.
🛶: DOE Qualifying Journey #4
🗺️: Pitt Lake
📸: @liamneumann29
As we send off the final group for the last Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey of the summer, we’re filled with pride. From those embarking on their very first Bronze Award Journey to the Silver participants returning with newfound skills and independence, and the Golds confidently tackling the final challenge, each has shown remarkable growth and achievement. It’s been incredible to witness a small part of their journey to completing all levels of the Award! Congrats to all on such a successful Adventurous Journey season.
There will be one final opportunity in October for those Bronze participants looking to complete their full AJ! Also, Silver Award level participants, don’t miss the Qualifying Journey scheduled for October as well. Details can be found at https://ridgewilderness.com/duke-of-edinburgh/
📸: @jasonlau819
Hope your summer’s been packed with safe adventures and unforgettable moments! 🏕️ But if you’ve ever had a close call or want to boost your confidence in the backcountry, now’s the time to gear up. Never taken Wilderness First Aid before? This is your chance! Check out our upcoming courses across BC, AB and beyond at www.ridgefirstaid.com. See you out there!
Dear Summer,
Please slow down…we beg you…
With love,
Ridge
🛶: DOE AJ #3 Qualifying Journey
🗺️: Pitt Lake
📸: @liamneumann29
Young or old…the mud flats are always a hit! Who doesn’t want to have fun like this? A little mud between the toes ignites the child in all of us 🙌!
🛶: Youth Big Canoe Experience- August 10th
🗺️: Pitt Lake
📸: @the_lantern_way
We recently wrapped up an incredible Wilderness First Aid session with the Kamloops DFO team! From simulated rescues to hands-on scenarios, these folks nailed it. Proud to see such dedication to safety and preparedness in the wild. Great job, everyone!
🚨: Wilderness First Aid (40hr)
🗺️: Kamloops, BC
📸: @the_lantern_way
A little throwback to early June and some incredible training with the Government of Alberta!
🚨: Remote First Aid
🗺️: Grand Prairie, AB
📸: Marcel W
These incredible humans from the Sto:lo Nation, dedicated 9 days of their summer to furthering their expertise through our 80 hour Wilderness First Responder course! Huge accomplishment…well done 🙌🚨.
🚨: Wilderness First Responder
🗺️: Chilliwack, BC
📸: @jacquelinehamm
Duke of Edinburgh Qualifying Journey #1 of the summer at Pitt Lake! 🛶✨
📸: @liamneumann29 & @jasonlau819
A roundup of awesome photos and videos from Rachel’s week with the Skwlax Band Land Guardians in Chase! Congratulations on successfully earning your 40hr Wilderness First Aid certifications 🚨🙌.
🚨: Wilderness First Aid with CPR C & AED
🗺️: Chase, BC
📸: @the_lantern_way
The first Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Practice Journey of the season was smoothing sailing…or smooth paddling if we are being literal! These participants honed in on their skills and are now out completing their Qualifying Journey 🙌🛶.
Paddles up!
🛶: DOE Adventurous Practice Journey #1
🗺️: Alouette Lake
📸: @jasonlau819
🎥 WFA Highlight: Skwlax Band in Chase 🎥
🤌 Clear communication, slow and steady helmet removal, impeccable c-spine handoff…huge applause all around! 🙌
🚨: Wilderness First Aid
🗺️: Chase, BC
📸: @the_lantern_way
No music or caption needed - just enjoy the canoe vibes on this sunny day with these epic guides!
🛶: DOE Practice Journey #1
🗺️: Alouette Lake
📸: @jasonlau819 featuring @liamneumann29
If DQ can do it, so can we! 🍦💪 Watch our Kamloops Public WFA participants master the art of securing improvised stretchers. Tilt, test, and secure—no one’s falling out on our watch! 🛠️👏
🚨: Wilderness First Aid (40hr)
🗺️: Kamloops, BC
📸: @the_lantern_way
#WildernessFirstAid #ImprovisedStretchers #Kamloops #Teamwork #SkillsInAction #SafetyFirst
What an example of teamwork and top-notch skills on this improvised splint from last week’s public Wilderness First Aid in Kamloops! Well done…very well done!
🚨: Wilderness First Aid with CPR C and AED
🗺️: Kamloops, BC
📸: @the_lantern_way
More incredible photos from the @bchelicopters Survival course! These helicopter pilot students in training will be well-rounded pilots, ready to take on the industry with so many skills under their rotor blades! 🚁💪
Note: These photos were taken before the province wide fire ban that started today at noon. Please adhere to all fire regulations and stay safe out there!
🚨: Custom Survival Course for BC Helicopters
🗺️: Abbotsford, BC
📸: @the_lantern_way
#HelicopterSurvival #PilotTraining #FuturePilots #BCAdventure #SkillsUnderTheirRotorBlades
Shoutout to the Camp Squeah crew, now first-aid certified and ready to rock this summer! 🏕️ From band-aids to big smiles, they’ve got it all covered. Let the adventures begin!
🚨: EFA
🗺️: Camp Squeah
📸: @the_lantern_way
#CampSqueah #EFA #SummerSafety #AdventureReady
It was an incredible week with the Secwepemc Child & Family Services Agency! These dedicated participants completed their 40hr Wilderness First Aid at Heffley Lake. Through difficult scenarios and tough terrain, you all deserve a huge congrats for your success during this intense training session 🙌🚨.
🚨: Wilderness First Aid
🗺️: Heffley Lake
📸: Marcel W
A little Remote First Aid action with the CANFOR Prince George crew back in May! Mixing up some serious skills with some serious fun 🩺🌲
🚨: Remote First Aid
🗺️: Prince George, BC
📸: Marcel W
#Remotefirstaid #CANFORcrew #Wildernessskills #RidgeWilderness