Wild Earth Adventures

Last Chance to Book your DREAM trip

blue — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:16:51 +0000

We are starting to finalize the plans for the summer. The bulk food shopping has been done and all the batteries have been recharged! The guides are getting super excited to spend some time with our guests in this pristine Canadian Wilderness. We have some repeat clients….or FRIENDS coming back to visit and looks of excited newcomers.

There is a floatplane access canoe trip in August with a couple of hot seats available. This is a great mixed group of people from all corners of the world and a range of ages and backgrounds. The two guides are highly experienced and super knowledgable. This might be the highlight of the summer.

If there are any families looking for a trip then we have space at the beginning of August. Another fabulous trip with a stellar guide. Floatplanes and canoes are the most ALL CANADIAN experience for anyone seeking a little adventure in the mountains.

Our trips are suitable for all! Whether you are travelling alone or with family members we will cater for everyone.

Hope to see you on the trails. Hit the CONTACT button at the top of the page if you have any questions.

See you out there!

Wilderness & Bushcraft Availability

blue — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:07:46 +0000

There are a few spots available on our canoeing and bushcraft trip in August…a really great group of people already signed up and two dashing guides to entertain, look after and instruct you…it’s a very informal trip and great if you just want to experience the raw wilderness for a few days!

Summer is here!!!

blue — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:12:23 +0000

Are you still trying to decide about where to go this summer? It;s holiday time here….just look at this forecast.

Feedback from the Pilcher Family

blue — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:47:57 +0000

“Thank you for showing us a wonderful countryside of Bella Coola and the Turner Lake Chain. We have loved our time with you (and Chilco the amazing backflip dog) and we wish we could stay longer. Food was incredible (even though you didn’t grow all the food – we’ll let you off this time!) You couldn’t have been kinder and more patient and we will tell all our friends about our time here. Thanks again!” Anna, Simon, Rachel, Tom, Josh, Xandy, Jonny p.s. Card chosen by Anna!

Trekking with Packhorses

blue — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:39:43 +0000

We have a few spots left! Don’t wait to grab them! This trip was seen on TV earlier this year and it is a classic! It’s exclusively trekking with packhorses to remote camps in the Chilcotin Wild West. You will be one of a handful of people to travel these trails this summer. It’s a trip not to be missed – come and enjoy this pristine wilderness before it’s too late! It’s an amazing experience.

“The Mackenzie Trail changed the way I think.” James Besley, 2005

Bushcraft in the Wilderness

blue — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:55:06 +0000

Fancy a REAL wilderness experiences with awesome guides that not only cook for you and make you coffee in the morning but also teach you some bushcraft skills?! Do you know how to make a fire from nothing? Or how to build a storm proof shelter with a piece of string? What about tracking animals and catching fish? This is a vegetarian friendly trip open to everyone. So come and join the fun for a real holiday to remember!

Life at the Gold Rush Homestead

blue — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:46:45 +0000

We run our Wild Earth Adventures business from our office in Nelson, deep in the heart of the Kootenay Rockies. Only 20 minutes south is our home base, a recent purchase, an original homestead in the historic gold rush mining town Ymir (Why-mer). It’s one of the last original properties from the gold rush era in town and full of character. When it came up for sale we had to jump at the chance to own this soulful mountain retreat and rare piece of gold rush heritage. The property was first established in 1894 (according to local stories) by two Swedish brothers that built a house (needs a fresh lick of paint), an animal shed (now converted to a cosy cabin that we live in), and classic woodshed (almost empty after a long winter).

Historical character:

At the height of the gold rush era Ymir was a wild town with a population of approx. 11,000…and rumour has it our old derelict house was one of the original brothels! The train that used to run through the town has long stopped running and the railway now serves the public as the ‘rails to trails’ right of way running along the Salmo River. The Ymir town population of approximately 350 is made up of mostly young families and known for it’s strong sense of community. It’s only 20 minutes from the characterful hub of Nelson and the award winning Whitewater ski resort. At 9pm every night the air raid siren sounds as the unofficial curfew. It’s a tradition leftover from the mining era when the siren signalled the shift change. By night the trails around the town are taken over by roaming packs of coyotes, bears and occasionally wolves.

Inspired by the active mountain lifestyle, the laid back Kootenay time and mining era heritage we are now developing new gold rush adventure packages. With a more relaxed pace we want to explore the mountain trails with you and venture into a new wilderness of ghost towns and history. The easy to access mountain trails, hot springs and lakes mean that we can blend adventure with heritage while enjoying the relaxed Kootenay lifestyle!

More pictures coming soon to our new blog http://kootenaycabin.wordpress.com/

Join Wild Earth Adventures this summer 2013!

Wild Earth features on Award Winning Family TV Show

blue — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:44:32 +0000

Last summer we were excited to be filming with this Parents Choice award winning TV show, Born to Explore with Richard Wiese.

“Born to Explore with Richard Wiese, airs on Saturday mornings on most ABC stations. While that’s the traditional programming block for children’s programming, Born to Explore will appeal to adventurers, animal lovers, and anthropology enthusiasts of all ages. This excellent half-hour magazine-format television program is extremely engaging, thanks to a big budget, capable production team, and likable host—Richard Wiese, who became the youngest president of the100-year-old Explorer’s Club in 2002.

The best part of this program is its commitment to storytelling and faithfulness to the subject matter. Each episode focuses on one topic. These include protecting endangered cheetahs in Namibia, tracking polar bear migration in Canada, and caring for and training horses in Chile with the help of a horse whisperer.

Viewers will be treated to much more than a video travelogue in Born to Explore. Storytelling never flags; these are informative, character-driven documentaries focusing on engaging feature topics, with solid research and reporting and exceptional and creative videography. Viewers will appreciate insights into lifestyles and life forms around the world, and they’ll come away enriched by the solid educational content.”

For the full story click here: http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=31609

Holidays now cheaper with tax cuts!?

blue — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:55:56 +0000

The harmonized sales tax was officially phased out April 1, which sent final prices down 7% for restaurant food, haircuts and cinema tickets, among many other items.

The HST was a value added tax applied to consumers at the till before voters struck it down in a referendum in 2011.

“The cost of eating out will be reduced by $5.60 on an $80 bill and the cab ride home will be less expensive.”

Women Only! Hiking and Yoga Fun

blue — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:09:07 +0000

Don’t miss out this summer! Are you a woman looking to spend some time in the mountains…a wilderness retreat of yoga and hiking? Open to all ages and abilities but limited spaces….join Sarah, our fantastic yogi and wilderness guide next summer…..floatplane access cabin retreat awaits you (and a hot tub!)……want to find out more? Contact us today and we’ll tell you all about it!