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Learning english on the job
It's crazy to me to think that a couple years ago I didn't speak English at all. I probably don't consider myself as bilingual or completely fluent yet, but each time I am surprising myself thinking in...
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The Wolf habitat
Wolf Tracking in ChilcotinThe wolf is common throughout British Columbia. The current population is approximately 8’500 wolves in B.C. The B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource...
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Why you should never run from a bear
Black Bear TrackingGrizzly Bear TrackingBefore I came to Canada, my first instinct would have been to run from a bear. I think I even read it somewhere that depending on what kind of bear you encounter...
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Pack Trip to Spruce Lake
There’s always a lot to do before leaving on a pack trip. The horses need to be run down, saddled up, duffel bags readied and the pack horses need to be loaded up. Everything needs to be secured, lots...
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Learning Mechanics at the Ranch
I started driving a little later in life, I’m not sure why, possibly because I was always travelling and never really needed one at home. Once I learned and got a car though, it was hard for me to...
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Survival Kit
I recently went on a bush craft survival course while at the ranch. It was something I was very interested in doing while I was here. When you live in populated areas with all of life’s modern...
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Mountains and Photography – an endless source of inspiration
What exactly is it about mountains that you like? As for me, I haven't been able to quite pin it down, but maybe it is just in my genes? My grandma has been hiking extensively ever since she was young....
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Guiding in Eldorado
Going guiding on a pack trip in Eldorado is something I will never forget. It all starts with the packing; it is after all a pack trip. I have to remember it all, there is no plan ‘’b’’ if I forget...
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Eldorado camp assistant
Early in the morning morning I was awoken by my lead guide asking me about if I wanted to join a pack trip that same morning. I checked the watch and it said 5:45. It took me a while to form a coherent...
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One saddle horse, one rifle, and one shaker of salt...
A man on a Chilcotin Holidays has one saddle horse, one rifle one shaker of salt, and nothing more.. he s gloriously free... Paul St Pier quote-at Chilcotin HolidaysAfter stoking up on breakfast, Kevan...
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A tribute to seven wranglers at Chilcotin Holidays
This story is a tribute to seven wranglers at Chilcotin Holidays, who shared the knowledge, experience and laughter of the One Week Wilderness Guide Training Program that would last a lifetime. To...
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I rode 3 different horses at Chilcotin Holidays
If you're looking for fun and adventure, Chilcotin Holidays is the place. For me, it was worth the long drive. The week spent up there was fun.I went up with my sister. She was in Guide school. When I...
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My memories from the past
Last year, I randomly bumped into you at the lunch spot in Cache Creek. It's been 10 years since I left Chilcotin Holidays, where I spent 3 summers as a Wilderness Guide, and had some of the most...
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Our Big Trip to the High country
We left home with great anticipation…Dad Pete, Mom Kathy, daughter Erica and son Andy.We arrived and were rewarded by a great lunch prepared by Lorie, cook extraordinaire. We headed out to meet our...
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Lasso Lesson 101
We call it “Catch the chickens”, except no chickens were lassoed in the making of the activity. There is only one way to lasso, but 3 steps to go through to perfect the western technique.The first step...
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I had a dream…
Oh high mountains and sunny skies,Where the eagles fly upon clear, blue lakes.All around pure wilderness and green hills,And flowers are beautifulAs in the first days of the world.Clear water flows in...
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Hut to hut Hiking
Hiking though the valley or over the mountain tops is preferred to riding a horse by some. But, having a nice camp set up and completely stocked to arrive at in the late afternoon is preferred by...
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Healthy lifestyle's poem
Hey young people...Maybe you think you should run a mile,Then you would start a healthy lifestyle!But maybe only ten sit upscan be a good part from your warm ups!Your muscles like it when you have a...
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Learning to build two log cabins in one week
When the opportunity for a Chilcotin Holidays chainsaw training program arose, I signed up with the aim of improving my chainsaw skills and applying these new skills to building log cabins. I had some...
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Extreme Baking – Rebecca Cameron
The best meals are always a family occasion. Forget the restaurants, being surrounded by your loved ones makes any food taste better, even the humble shepherds pie. So arriving at the ranch,...
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