Self Sufficiency in the Remote Wilderness
Are you ready to embark on a journey that will empower you to become self-sufficient in the remote wilderness? At Wilderness Trails, you’ll live by our Six Principle philosophy, including nature connection, nature conservation, self-sufficiency, personal development, empowerment, and consciousness and awareness. Today, we’re excited to share how self-sufficiency will be part of your experience.
Self-sufficiency is the ability to thrive independently in nature by mastering the essential skills and adopting a mindset of capability and resilience. Self-sufficiency involves learning vital wilderness skills such as fire-making, wild edible identification, and natural shelter construction. It also means developing the mindset to overcome challenges, make decisions autonomously, and take full responsibility for your actions and well-being in the wilderness. This lifestyle fosters a deeper connection with nature, promotes your personal growth, and increases your awareness of your impact on the environment, ultimately leading to a more empowered and conscious way of life.
At Wilderness Trails, you’ll invest in yourself, learning essential skills, knowledge and mindsets that will enable you to thrive in the remote wilderness and look after the environment you are benefiting from. Our immersive programs will equip you with the tools and knowledge required to become truly self-sufficient in the wilderness.
1. Hut-based Wildlife Tracking & Conservation Horse Pack Trip
Embark on a transformational journey as you become self-sufficient in all aspects of your conservation trip.
– Learn to saddle and care for your own horse
– Track bears and other animals, following their migration routes
– Harvest wild potatoes (pictured below), onions, and berries like the grizzly bears
– Develop essential wilderness skills: fire-starting, campfire cooking, drinking fresh creek water
There is only one week left at the end of June for the unique opportunity to forage for wild potatoes.
Contact us for details.
2. Wilderness Horseback Guide Training
Develop the practical skills and solution-orientated mindset to be self-sufficient in the remote wilderness.
– Master horse saddling, shoeing, and packing
– Learn essential wilderness survival skills
– Understand wildlife safety protocols
– Identify local flora and fauna
– Navigate using the mountains as your compass
Whether aspiring to be a wilderness horseback guide or seeking a wilderness lifestyle experience, this training will equip you to be truly self-sufficient in the remote backcountry.
Wilderness Training Academy: Guide School Preview
Prepare yourself and get a taste of our hands-on guide training with the Wilderness Training Academy online course. This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the skills and knowledge you’ll gain as part of our guide school.
3. Log Cabin Building Training
Turn your dream of living a self-sufficient lifestyle into a reality by building a wilderness log cabin.
– Learn fundamental skills for log cabin construction
– Gain practical knowledge from material selection to roof finishing
– Receive hands-on training from experienced instructors
– Practice newly acquired construction skills
This course empowers you to create your own self-sufficient shelter in the wilderness.
Make Your Contribution
Our partnership with the Chilcotin Ark Institute contributes towards our self-sufficiency by self-financing our conservation efforts, ensuring our work remains independent and focused on essential conservation projects and long–term ecological impacts.
All of our guests make a stewardship contribution of 5% of their trip value which goes directly towards conservation projects in the Chilcotin Ark.
Ready to make a difference?
Donate towards the Chilcotin Ark Institute and directly contribute towards protecting the unique biodiversity of the Chilcotin Ark for future generations.
We look forward to sharing a Six Principle wilderness experience with you,
Your Wilderness Trails & Chilcotin Ark Institute community
