Trails to Empowerment
We are an international group of people dedicated to personal development, nature conservation and nature connection in a unique wilderness environment.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 77
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2022
A New Adventure in British Columbia, Canada
In this podcast, Suzanne tells the story of her first few weeks at the ranch, the responsibilities she took on and the new experiences she had.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about why Su…
Parallels between the Trails to Empowerment Community and Matriarchal Societies
In this podcast, Charlie defines patriarchal and matriarchal cultures using these as a parallel for society and Trails to Empowerment's community culture.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn a…
Environment, Social and Governance Factors: Investment in yourself
In this podcast, Lea explains environment, social and governance factors, how these have been implemented in the Trails to Empowerment community for 30 years and how you can use them in your own pers…
A New Definition of Work: Intentional work at the ranch
In this podcast, Lea explains intentional work and how her own experiences with different internships highlighted the importance of this.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about the definiti…
The Chilcotin Ark, the Shangri-La of North America
In this podcast, Charlie tells her and Lisa's comparison of Shangri-La with North America's equivalent, the Chilcotin Ark
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about the mythical Shangri-La and …
Interview with community partner Elke Tukker
In this podcast Dorine Interviews our community partner Elke Tukker about her projects, her reasons for coming to the ranch, and her crowdfund.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Be inspired to fo…
Protecting Vulnerable Species
In this podcast Dorine reads the blog story "Protecting Vulnerable Species" published in the blog section.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about the conservation five years plan of British…
Adventurous Life
In this podcast, Charlie tells Lea's story of experiencing a nature connection at the ranch, learning English in the wilderness and overcoming challenges to experience personal growth
How you can bene…
One Step Further in the Wilderness
In this podcast, Charlie tells Florence's story of returning to the ranch and the new experiences she had.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about Florence's motivation to return to the ranc…
Accounts and Measures for managing Identified Wildlife
In this podcast Dorine reads the blog story "Accounts and Measures for managing Identified Wildlife" published in the blog section.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about the management str…
Being a Guide at the Ranch
In this podcast, Charlie tells Raphaëlle's story of guiding a family on a Dude Ranch Experience
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about Raphaëlle's initial nerves about being a guide
- Discover…
Managing the Ranch After Two and a Half Weeks
In this podcast, Charlie tells the story of Marilen's second week as an intern
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about the opportunities Marilen took on
- Discover how she faced challenges but …
The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
In this podcast, Elke introduces you to the North American Wildlife Conservation Model and many different ways it is implemented.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about the principles of No…
Leckie Camp
In this podcast, Charlie tells the story of a horse pack trip to Leckie Camp and what can be experienced in this area.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about the facilities at Leckie Camp
- Di…
The Key to Self-Empowerment? Accomplishment
In this podcast, Charlie tells Molly's story of how she became a wilderness mentor guide and how this impacted Molly.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about Molly's process of becoming a wi…
Stewardship – A Forest Practices Board Perspective
In this podcast, Lisa identifies B.C. Forest Practices Board's conservation policies and how the Chilcotin Ark Institute implements these policies.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about th…
Big Creek Camp
In this podcast, Charlie tells a story of a pack trip to Big Creek and all the experiences along the way.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about the mountains and wildlife around Big Creek …
Kitchen Helper to Cook Manager
In this podcast, Melvin tells the story of how he began his internship in the ranch kitchen and progressed to the owner of a successful restaurant in France.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Lear…
How to Balance Sustainable Resource Use and Improve and Maintain Wildlife Habitat
In this podcast, Lisa reviews Mike Morris' strategic advice from 2015 about sustainable resource use and how to improve and maintain wildlife habitat
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about …
Spruce Lake Camp
In this podcast, Charlie introduces you to Spruce Lake Camp and what you can expect from a wilderness experience here.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about the facilities at Spruce Lake C…