WAPITI LAKE TOUR - Aug. 16-19, 2024 - Join us for a 4-day backpacking tour into Wapiti Lake & surrounding area. This is a great hike for all to explore Tumbler Ridge backcountry at its finest. The trail is well-established, filled with fresh berries, and lush forest, and has many view points along the way. We can't wait to see you on the trails this year! If you’re looking for a backpacking vacation, we highly recommend this one! I've been wanting to go back to the Wapiti trail for some time now and can't wait to hit the trail this year with you all. We will have our backpacking bag tutorial video out soon for you to watch to help you get ready for all those outdoor goals you have planned for the year. #backpacking #wapitilake #bcparks
Have you ever had to stop a trip? Or walk anyone back? Yes, I can't tell you what's going to happen on a trip. For instance, this video is me leaving after getting an Inreach message from Jeremy saying a helicopter is coming to get you, your mom is going for emergency brain surgery tomorrow. From 6 AM on the Wokkpash trail to 5 PM in Vancouver. Left on day 4 of a 9-day trip. I've had to walk a few people out, yes. From heat exhaustion to an infected spider bite, we have seen some things just to name a few. I've had a client scratch their eye and the fastest way to continue a trip was to hire a private helicopter. The best thing about going with a guide is we are prepared for anything, and I mean anything. Our first aid kit is packed, learning from each experience. This is what we are trained for. It's all fun and games on the trail until it's not. I've seen people come by our camp, soaked, dealt with a bear all night, crossed a river where he shouldn't have, in survival mode to be honest with you. Cold and soaked. A warm fire, some heat warmers and a hot beverage changed that immediately for him. This post isn't meant to scare you. But be safe out there this season. Be prepared. Carry the 10 essentials with you, because when the time comes you'll wish you did. Tell someone where you're going for the day, leave a trip plan. These little things that take minutes of your time to prepare for, will indeed save your life. What are the 10 essentials? 1. Navigation - phones die remember that. 2. Sun Protection - heat stroke and exhaustion are not fun. 3. Light - a flashlight on your phone isn't enough. 4. First Aid - Always check your first aid kit. Epi-Pen is a must. 5. Shelter - Emergency blanket can go along ways! 6. Repair Kit and Tools - A leatherman is your best friend. 7. Fire - Always carry fire starter. Rain sucks sometimes. 8. Nutrition - Snacks and more snacks. 9. Hydration - A little lifestraw goes along ways. 10. Extra Layers - Dry socks and an extra coat can c
The winter solstice. - A night that we were supposed to be hitting the ski trails, the event got postponed due to the lack of snow here in FSJ. Who knew we would have no snow this year around this time.
Not the way I wanted to end the year, but with an outdoor company you never know what the weather is going to be and unfortunately can't control. What we can control is turning darkness into light.
This holiday season the most common answer I'm getting with are you excited for Christmas... Is no. It seems heavy to quite a few people. I hope most find the light in these dark days. To embrace the longer nights ahead. We survived this far and going into the New Year with another round of faith and being hopeful for a year for our bodies to carry us to the light for another lap around the sun.
As I right this I just looked up and seen 1:11, the end of the year marks 12/31/23. There are signs every where. I've been taking them as much as I can. There is light coming, and I'm excited for it to fill mine and your space with joy and happiness and most of all adventure.
Tonight, I celebrate that I've made it through another year of light to dark, and now I'm excited to go from dark to light. 🤍❄️
#wintersolstice
Sometimes this life doesn't seem real. The days aren't easy. The days are long. But, then some days look like this. We're coming up on my favourite season, fall! Who wants to chase some colours around?! Hikes will be announced as the colours come. The mornings are getting colder, the layers are getting packed, and those stars are making an appearance from shorter days. 🤍 - keep watching our page and website for adventures announced in BC, Canada! #getoutside #exploremore #explorebc
It’s just rocks. #rocks #bullmoosefalls #tumblerridge #waterfall #frozenice #winter #canada #explore #travel #rocklayers
Have you ever wanted to get into backpacking but scared on where to start? Don’t have the gear? Don’t know where to go? Want to see views in every direction that go on for miles and miles?
Join us for a 4-day beginner friendly backpacking weekend up in Stone Mountain Provincial Park! This weekend we will be making one camp to base out of there is no packing up until the day we leave! We’ll be day hiking for the two days around camp, we climb mountains, we share laughs around the camp fire and make sure you have the best time showing you what this sport is all about! Tons of prizes to be won!
Heart of the MacDonald
Aug. 5-8, 2022
$575
Gear rentals available - Not included in fee.
For inquiries please email Jocelyn at [email protected] or message me on here!!
We have a walking boy on our hands. A whole new level of busy!
When I was gone this past weekend he started taking some steps. He has for awhile now but would never commit and just go! Now this week he really is on the move. A hard part of my job will always be the chance of missing some moments. When I'm gone, I'm gone unfortunately. We have contact by inreach but that's it and that's if your message isn't stuck in a rain cloud. That whole weekend I was like I bet you he takes off walking... And he sure did. 🤍
This past weekend he was with his dad and boy did they have a great time. I thank god everyday for Jeremy and his family to share this life with. Without them these trips wouldn't be possible and that's a fact, this job takes a tribe on and off the trail.
A huge moment at our house this past weekend of our cute little man who is growing way too fast!!
#grateful #walking #firststeps #workingmom #babiesfirststeps
2021 - A lot of life lessons and beautiful moments & adventures. My beautiful son.
2022 - Embrace the unknown and take it day by day. Enjoy the little moments which are the big moments.
Happy New Years everyone and wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and adventurous year ahead!
Thank you all for supporting me this far and I have a good feeling 2022 is going to be one of the best years yet.
#grateful #business #timetogrow #letsdothis #floatplane #backpacking #liardair #wokkpashlake
Save the date!!!! Wild Women Take The North!!
July 17-25, 2022
Website is almost done and all registration will be done online!! A new thing that’s been in the works that will make life a lot easier for clients and myself! 👍
This is a little clip how I feel about Wild Women dates booked and the new website feature!
Wokkpash Lake, BC!
#backpacking #wildwomen #northernbc #bctourismmatters
