The community environment at this First Nations Pow-Wow was strong, it complement our own ranch mindset, helping us on our transformational journey to personal growth. The First Nations communities were brought together through the common interest of song and dance.

Juan and Joaquin's wildlife viewing wilderness experience was the perfect opportunity for personal development and transformation, nature connection and conservation, our Three Pillars. With nature connection, we facilitate the opportunity for our guests to learn from and appreciate nature. By experiencing animals in their natural habitat, a desire to conserve them is created. Every learning experience is an opportunity for self-development and transformation. And that's exactly what happened on Juan and Joaquin's pack trip.

Our mentor guides come in many forms, but it was one of our horses, Tatla, who taught me what was truly important. I learned huge amounts from her on my transformational journey of personal growth. Tatla taught me courage and to have a positive outlook, we became a team and the results were incredible.

Many of us are held back by fear which stops us fully appreciating life. But breaking out of our comfort zone leads to exceptional results. Fear becomes an excuse not to act and it works against us. Facing our fears creates exceptional results as we are inspired by others and find our sense of purpose.

On our hike journey, we were taught an important lesson about slowing down to enjoy the moment by one of Chilcotin Holidays' mountain horses. The Chilcotin mountains are a place of undisturbed nature where you can have a true wilderness experience. It's about the journey, not the destination.

WSF contributes to the sustainability of the Mountain Goat herds through population surveys. Lisa shares her trip, in which she counted Mountain Goats and explains why this is important.

Do you have the strength and initiative to make a change to realign your values? Jasmin thought she knew what was most valuable to her, but then she realized time was what was really most important. This is how Jasmin made a change to ensure she spends time well.

A wilderness experience with Chilcotin Holidays provides personal transformation, wildlife viewing and empowerment opportunities for both guests and guides. Yet, every pack trip is different, every guest is different, there's always something new to learn and experience.

One of the ways we commit to nature conservation as wilderness stewards is by managing invasive plants and educating you about them. One of these is burdock, we'll tell you how it’s a threat in the Chilcotin Mountains, but also explain some of its benefits.

At the ranch, Dana gained a sense of self worth, responsibility and purpose. She experienced personal growth and shares with you her transformational journey, explaining how she found herself again.