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
Bighorn Sheep Scouting
In this podcast, Molly explains the challenges of scouting for Bighorn sheep on horseback through the mountain snow.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn how Molly scouted for sheep
- Discover wha…
Living in an International Community
In this podcast, Elke describes what it means to live in our international ranch community.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn how we bring our differing strengths and interests to create a c…
Why I came to Chilcotin Holidays
In this podcast, Marilen describes her transformational journey at the ranch and how she responded to challenges.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about Marlien's first impressions of and e…
The Health Benefits of Birch Water
In this podcast, Charlie explains some of the health benefits of drinking birch water and why it's important to have it in moderation. Harvesting food from nature deepens our nature connection and in…
Nature Addiction
In this podcast, Charlie reviews an article about the positive benefits of spending time in nature and how we facilitate this at Chilcotin Holidays.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn why hum…
Back in the Saddle
In this podcast, learn from Charlie how we train our horses to guide guests safely through the mountains
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn how Charlie, Dale, Manon and Kevan rode Dash, Spru…
Five Benefits of Nature
In this podcast, Charlie explains five of the benefits of spending time in nature and how this can inspire in you the desire to conserve the environment and become a steward of the land.
How you can b…
Have Crazy Experiences and Write about Them
In this podcast, Charlie tells the story of a week's worth of crazy experiences in the wilderness with two very special mentor guides, our horses, Tatla and Crazy Jack.
How you can benefit from this e…
Being a Mentor Guide on a Pack Trip
In this podcast, learn about Kathrin's experiences as a mentor guide.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn how Kathrin took initiative to ensure she was fully prepared to be a mentor guide
- Disco…
My Role in Conservation
In this podcast, learn from Molly about recording wildlife and the importance of why we do this.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn what conservation means to Chilcotin Holidays and the Wilde…
One Week In, Want Out?
In this podcasts, Marilen guides you through Moira's journey at the ranch.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn how Moira initially felt on arriving at Chilcotin Holidays
- Discover how Moira lear…
International Women's Day Interview with Gerry Bracewell
In this podcast, Gerry Bracewell shares her experiences as the first female licenced hunt guide in BC.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn why Gerry wanted to be a hunt guide in the wilderness…
Female Empowerment - Breaking into a Male-Dominated Industry as a Licensed Hunt Guide
In this podcast, Marilen tells you about Gerry Bracewell's experiences as the first female licenced hunt guide in BC.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn how Gerry faced sexism with good humou…
Whitebark Pine – A Key Species for Ecosystems in the South Chilcotin Mountains
In this episode, Fenja explains the Whitebark pine story, their importance in the ecosystem and their mutualistic relationship with the grizzly bears, squirrels and Clark's nutcrackers that depend on…
The Strength to Stand as Equals
In this podcast, Charlie explains to you how our remarkable ranch culture creates a team of equals all committed to supporting each other on their transformational journeys.
How you can benefit from t…
A Thank You Note
In this podcast, learn about Fenja's transformational journey and what she experienced along the way.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn how Fenja's journey at the ranch gave her new perspect…
The Powerful Impact Nature and Horses will Forever Have on Me
In this podcast, Lea describes how she found her purpose at the ranch.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn what Lea's ordinary life was like
- Discover what Lea experienced on her transformationa…
The Trail to Self-Actualization is a Rugged Mountain Slope
In this podcast, learn about Charlie's transformational journey from lacking confidence to achieving self-actualization, the challenges and successes which were the milestones of this journey.
How you…
What Mountain Biking Taught us about Nature
In this podcast, Marilen describes how our guests, Norina, Balthasar, Patrick and Kevin, experienced a connection to the wilderness of the Chilcotin Mountins which created in them a desire to conserv…
How do you Take Responsibility for our Environment?
In this podcast, Elke describes how her perspective on living sustainably and conserving the environment developed.
How you can benefit from this episode:
- Learn about the unsustainable practices which …