Guided By Adventure

Name: Guided By Adventure
Address: Penticton, BC, CA
Telephone: +12506143193
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Professional Guiding Company - Exploring The Okanagan & Northern BC - Backcountry Adventures - Outdoor Education

01/19/2025

Here's to the best kind of humans. That welcome you like family and share their passions, kindness and stoke with you. Adventuring in the Cariboos is my favourite way to spend time, all because 11 years ago I wandered to the small town of Wells and met some of my favourite humans, Dave & Cheryl.

I look forward to one day calling Wells home base and spending many hours rambling around the woods together.

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01/17/2025

🥾 ACCOMMODATION BOOKING NOW OPEN 🥾

If you are attending the 2nd annual Little Hiking Festival it's time to book your accommodation. All venues are open for booking now except for the Lowhee campground. If you would like to rent a site or cabin from the Lowhee then bookings open minded February.

This year there is a large group accommodation available at the Willow River Inn. Head to stayinwells.ca or call to book.

⛰️ Wells Hotel The Wells Hotel

⛰️ Whitecap Motor Inn - call these folks for booking at the hotel and for the Nugget RV & campsite - 250 991 1020

⛰️ Beckers Lodge - Becker's Lodge Bowron Lake Adventures Resort is located about 45 minutes from the town of Wells, set amongst the famous Bowron Lakes Chain. Although it's a bit further from the festival site it's a wonderful spot to stay and explore.

We can't wait to see you all again, June 20th - 22nd 2025

01/15/2025

19 of us wandered through the snowy forest. No set path and breaking trail...snowshoes can take you to wonderful places.

01/14/2025

Until next year ✌️

Thanks to .pfeifer for allowing us to flow through the weekend. Thanks to for letting us take over the hotel and for the wonderful service and amazing meals. Thank you to for sharing the pillowy, wonderous snowshoe paradise with us.

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01/08/2025

Night hikin' into January 😍

Thanks to Lisa for leading tonight's moonlight & micro spikes......

Next up, Snow & Flow in Wells!

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12/29/2024

From our crew to yours we wish you a new year filled with good humans and lots of adventures.

This year our annual New Years Eve snowshoe is being held in the Okanagan so we are missing our Northern Guided By family. We are looking forward to getting back up north for a spring and summer of courses and trips.

My New Year's resolution is to spend more time on mountain tops ⛰️❤️

12/22/2024

Sean is running an AST 1 for snowshoers in PG this January!

If you are someone who likes backcountry winter adventures, this course is for you! Check him out at Robson Backcountry Adventures Sean Prockter

12/18/2024

Another winter night, another beautiful wander.

Make sure to check out the adventure club tab on our website to stay up to date with club outings!

12/11/2024

The best part of winter is wandering around the dark with this crew....

Going into our 5th year of night time adventures...feeling grateful for these adventures and for a reason to get outside even on a chilly winter evening.

More club adventures coming up. Stay tuned to the socials : )

Thanks to our amazing trip leaders for making sure these events happen and to everyone that comes out and builds this community ❤️

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12/09/2024

Micro spikes & Moonlight

Tuesday December 10th - 6pm - Lower Pidherny

Meet at the lower pidherny parking lot off North Neckako rd. This hike be be about 3.2 km. It will start on the “climb-it” trail (yes the name says it all) We will be gaining elevation for about 1 km. Then we will gradually go downhill on Backdoor, mcleod and shady lane trails for the rest of the walk.

Please dress properly for the elements, come with mirco spikes & headlamp.

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12/05/2024

I've sat in room with techs and professionals as an ACMG Snowshoe guide arguing for access to education and support for people wanting to get into the backcountry, but on snowshoes. The avy professionals smirked and said, no I think you just need to become a better skier.

These attitudes and beliefs are the same reason it took me so long to feel I could find space in outdoor adventures. It felt like an elitists club that I wasn't athletically skilled enough for. That I couldn't enjoy the deep backcountry or rugged mountains unless I wore the right clothing and took the biggest risks. Of course this was a reflection of my own insecurities as well and have since found a wonderful outdoor community. However based on my not so distant interaction with folks that are leaders in their field, it left me remembering that feeling. Like if we don't fit into their box then we don't belong.

So when the Canadian Avalanche Association tells me there will never be a professional level course for a snowshoe guide to take because it will only be taught on skis or sleds and those folks can then teach a snowshoe course, I find it hard to get excited. I find it hard to want to be trained by the same people that laugh at the idea of snowshoeing instead of skiing.

But the good news is access to education for snowshoers is growing, as snowshoeing keeps growing. You don't have to be a skier or sledder to seek out life saving and enjoyment giving education. Take up space. Ask your local AST providers for snowshoe based courses, practice with your avy gear with some like minded snowshoers, go on a guided snowshoe trip and ask lots and lots of questions.

We go outdoors because being connected to nature makes us feel at home. Everyone should be able to adventure however they want and be supported doing so.

12/04/2024

We are all about those snowshoe tracks. If you have adventured with us you know we are about getting people outdoors and into the backcountry, no matter the mode of transportation. You don't have to be a skilled skier or have a need for speed. You just have to have the desire to be outside, move your body and to try new things.

You can go into deep powder and into breathtaking backcountry all just with a pair of snowshoes. Of course proper safety gear, repair kit and knowledge of the terrain and area is vital...or come with us on a guided snowshoe trip and you can learn all about how to make the most out of your winter adventures!

Have any snowshoe or winter adventure questions? Ask below! 👇

11/16/2024

Counting down the days until we are back in our favourite place, doing what we love most.

Wells BC Snow & Flow Adventure January 10th-12th 2025....only two spots left.

11/07/2024

Flash back to fall of last year...we were dropping this awesome crew off at the Red Mountain trail head. They had a long family history with the area and had flown all the way out from Ontario to complete the hike and stay at the cabin for over a week.

They reached out to us knowing we had knowledge of the area, extra gear they could rent and that we could provide transportation and hiking info. A week later we headed back to grab them and we went off on another journey down the Torpy FSR for a side fishing adventure.

It was an absolute blast meeting this family and showing them some of our backcountry spaces.

Looking forward to some private tours of our wild spaces next summer 😍

10/25/2024

I want to get outside more, I want to take on bigger hikes, bigger adventures or even just start hiking....

But I don't know where to start...what if I can't find the trail head, what is access like, what if I'm injured, run into a bear, get turned around....

This is why joining a guided hike can be so meaningful. Guiding is a tool to empower & teach. Learn about what to wear, pacing, using a gps, animal awareness and meet like minded people.

Peace of mind knowing your guides are wilderness first aid certified, carry In-Reaches, track your route via Gaia, understand what to look for while travelling through bear country, know the terrain you are travelling through and work hard to make sure groups feel comfortable while your are doing something maybe new and challenging.

Taking a guided hike is a great first step to gain some experience in backcountry travel in a safe and fun way.

We will have guided day hikes and backcountry camping trips on the Cariboos, Northern BC & the Okanagan next summer. But for now it's time to dig out the snowshoes 😜

10/22/2024

Looking back at the past few summers Guided By trips...the people we have met and the relationships we have formed...the height comparisons we enjoyed laughing at
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But the real point of this post...is Meg really tall or Tracey really short.

10/21/2024

🥾PRINCE GEORGE 🥾

Night Hike - Tuesday October 22nd - upper Pidherny - 6pm

There is no snow or ice on the ground (yet) so these evening wanders can't claim the annual event total or micro spikes and moonlight. But maybe rain jackets and muddy boots?

Still nothing better than getting outside to wander around the woods with good people.

Meeting at upper Pidherny parking lot. Hike starts at 6pm. Please bring layers, water and head lamp. Rea is trip leader for tomorrow's wander, so if you're new just call out to her (or sing) and herself and the crew will get you sorted!

Happy Hiking

10/20/2024

🥾 Fall hikes in the Okanagan...loving the extended season down here.

We are wrapping our summer/fall season and hibernating until winter is upon us.

While we might be heading into the shoulder season we are always available for custom tours....private guided adventures for family, friends, work groups..if you are looking for a unique adventure, we can plan it!

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Every summer we get excited about our "bucket list" adventures. While our natural state is in the mountains we live for these wild in town adventures that always included an adventure collab with another amazing tour company! This May long our guests will get to take part in a Canyoning adventure right near Kelowna, BC. This Adrenaline canyoning tour offered by @okanagancanyoning May 16th - 19th 2025 - Okanagan Getaway.....guided hikes, canyoning adventure, glow paddle, wineries...we've never been so excited for May long! Head to our website and overnight trips to book your spot today! 📹 cyrielle.fuchs

📍Naramata Creek Falls 🥾 2.4 km in and out trail gaining around 80 metres of elevation This beautiful trail takes you from wine country into the wilds. You are quickly in the bush with a creek along one side and towering cliffs on the other. We also found a creepy clown in a tree trunk 🤷🏻‍♀️ The trail is short but you can choose a narrow grind to the upper falls or stay lower and follow the creek. Some adventure is thrown in with some cable crossings over the creek and your prize for making it through the jungle is a GORGEOUS water fall and little pools you could even dip into to. Happy Hiking

Finding hidden gems...come with us 🙌

This was such a funny moment......I had bear spray in hand heading out on a short solo wander and posted at the trail head was this sign. Then shortly down the trail another sign stating "rattlesnake was seen here" pointing to a log along the trail. It's like being a first time hiker all over again, nervous about the un knowns. My heart started racing, I was looking all over. I was even looking up at the trees feeling like I was in a Jlo movie and an anaconda was going to swing down and get me 😂 But I carried on and thankfully my nerves settled and the absolute beauty of the trail occupied my mind instead of snakes. Happy Hiking 🐍🐍

If you are part mountain goat, this trails for you! This West Kelowna hike ascends 540 metres in just 2.5 kms!That's a wild grind and it's done on rocky, steep and for many parts, narrow terrain. The total hike is 5km and can be completed in a loop. We took our time to smell the wild flowers and even foraged some St.Johns-wort which we will be making into tincture, thanks Kim! ❤️ British Columbia is a big & beautiful place with so much diverse landscape, flora & fauna and we are so grateful to be able to keep exploring new places. Would love some Okanagan recommendations! Where's your favourite hike!? 👇👇👇

Come spend a season adventuring with us 🙌

Sunsets, Songs and Sips 2024!!! Thank you, crew! Another one in the books ! The weather blew in, but it didn’t blow your spirits away- just our butts back to shore to wrap up the concert on land! Sometimes things done go as planned... no matter how hard you try to control the weather & study the forecast, nature seems to keep us on our toes... But laughing as we sailed safely back to shore, being serenaded by the lovey Terrie Marie, everything felt quite alright!

We've gotten to explore so many wild places.... Come find out what adventuring with us is all about!

Snow & Flow 2024 in the books! Another blissful collaboration with our good friend @jaylene.pfeifer ......... We had flow, lots of snow, fire side chats, good food, good laughs and we can't wait to do it all again! Wells, B.C is one of our favourite communities to adventure in and we cannot thank @historicwellshotel enough for making our stay so memorable! The whole town is so welcoming & you can truly disconnect and relax here. If you are planning a visit to this gem make sure to check out @historicwellshotel @froginwells @sunset_theatre .......