SPRING BACKPACKING YOUTH TRIP

May 20-29, 2025


Join us on an 8-day expedition into the heart of the coast mountains

Let the mountains empower you to be bold, work as a team, and make lasting friendships in the deep wild of the coast mountains


WHY JOIN?

You feel called to an experience of being immersed in the deep wild with your peers. You have a sense of adventure and are looking for ways to meet your personal edges. You wish to find your people and a place of wild belonging.

WHAT'S INVOLVED?

  • Backpacking during late spring in the mountains for 8 days and7 nights in a small group

  • Learning and practising navigation techniques to route-find our way off-trail

  • Learn how to identify and respectfully gather medicinal & edible plants

  • Learn how to read the track and sign track wildlife and birds

  • Connecting to your own wildness and freedom in the natural world

  • Practice personal and group responsibility

WHAT’S REQUIRED?

Backcountry overnight camping gear (lightweight sleeping mat, sleeping bag, tent), personal dishes, hiking boots, suitable outdoor clothing for all weather conditions, etc. A detailed list can be sent upon inquiry.

YOUR GUIDES (Click the guides name to see their bio)

Fern Yip & Canis Lupis

DETAILS

Who: Youth ages 13-18

Dates: May 20 - 29, 2025

Where: Coast mountains, Anderson Lake, BC

Cost: $1000-1200 (sliding scale)

Max participants: 8