Wilderness Trails

On a conservation trip you will get first-hand experience on how you can contribute to the conservation of the Chilcotin Ark. Our trusted mountain horses will take you through the rugged wilderness of the Chilcotin Ark to learn more about the nature around you and within you. Our conservation trips provide you with hands-on experience in wildlife identification, behaviour and habitats and conservation projects. This allows you to make your contribution to conservation, grow and gain a new perspective on life. Join us for our Mountain Goat Kid Count or our California Bighorn sheep Lamb Count. Our yearly population counts provide great insights into population numbers and helps us to shape our conservation efforts. This is a unique experience to discover the wilderness and to connect to nature.

Are you looking for a self-guided back-country skiing experience that allows you to disconnect from city life and reconnect to nature? With our hut-based back-country skiing experience, take your skiing skills to the next level. Ski into our mountain hut and use this as your base to explore the surrounding area. The cabin is located at tree line (6500 ft) and provides you with open meadows and side hills to ski on right out of the cabin. With extensive rolling and unmarked slopes, deep powder snow and panoramic views; it’s the perfect place to enjoy skiing at its best. A snow-covered playground full of nature connection opportunities, confidence-building challenges and endless opportunities for skiing exploration. You will need back-country skiing and wilderness experience for this trip, as well as a higher level of fitness. Are looking for a sustainable alternative to access the back-country of the Chilcotin Ark? You will ski into our hut under your own power contributing to real-world conservation. By staying at one of our fully-stocked satellite research huts, you only need to bring your personal and skiing equipment, sleeping bag and fresh food. Allowing you to explore the mountains sustainably under your own power and to enjoy a true nature connection. Looking for something a little less rough? With our ranch-based back-country skiing experience, many trails start right from our ranch. The range of trails allow you to build up the difficulty of your skiing experience. Start with simple trails close to the ranch, then as you increase your confidence and skill with skiing in the area, take on gradually more difficult trails. You can also include ice-fishing in your winter adventure. Stay in our comfortable log cabins at our ranch.