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Trails to Empowerment
by Trails to Empowerment
We are an international group of people dedicated to personal development, nature conservation and nature connection in a unique wilderness environment.
Episodes
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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 Suzanne was attracted to a practicum with Wilderness Trails Discover how she took initiative to…
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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 about matriarchy, as an egalitarian, supportive societal concept Discover how the Trails to...
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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 personal development How you can benefit from this episode: Learn about environment, social and...
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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 definition of intentional work Discover how the Trails to Empowerment Community facilitates intentional...
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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 North America's real equivalent, the Chilcotin Ark Discover the unique biodiversity and…
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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 follow your dreams, and take your passion to the next level Learn about crowdfunding for nature...
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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 Columbia from 2013 to 2017 Discover how this template can help environmental workers to manage...
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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 benefit from this episode: Learn about Lea's life before the ranch and the differences she…
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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 ranch Discover how she enthusiastically jumped into new challenges that she had avoided before See…
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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 strategy for Identified Wildflife Discover how this template can help environmental workers to…
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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 how she stepped up to the challenge and took responsibility to make the trip a success See how...
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Managing the Ranch After Two and a Half Weeks
In this podcast, Charlie tells the story of Marilen's second week of her practicum How you can benefit from this episode: Learn about the opportunities Marilen took on Discover how she faced challenges but persevered to overcome them See how our community philosophy is weaved into everything we…
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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 North American Wildlife Conservation Model Discover how these principles are applied in hands on...
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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 Discover the nearby mountains, landscapes and wildlife See how you can have a wilderness…
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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 wilderness mentor guide Discover how this experience empowered and amazed Molly See how you can…
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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 the conservation policies of the BC Forest Practices Board Discover how the Chilcotin Ark…
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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 Camp Discover how Big Creek Camp is unique among our camps See how the guests in this story...
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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: Learn about Melvin's first experiences in the ranch kitchen Discover how Melvin took responsibility...
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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 the condition of wildlife habitat in British Columbia Discover the five recommendations made on...
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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 Camp Discover the wildlife and landmarks that bring the Spruce Lake area to life See how you…
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More than an Ordinary Office Practicum
In this podcast, Charlie tells Kathrin's journey as an office practicum student, taking responsibility and leadership to contribute to the community. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn how Kathrin began the process of self-reflection during her application process Discover how Kathrin...
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The Impacts of Climate Change on BC's Ecosystem
In this podcast, Elke reviews A New Climate for Conservation: Nature, Carbon and Climate Change in British Columbia by Dr. Jim Pojar and identifies six key recommendations How you can benefit from this episode: Learn about climate change in British Columbia Discover the six recommendations that...
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Eldorado Camp
In this podcast, Charlie introduces you to our Eldorado Camp and some of the mountains, wildlife and wildflowers you can experience here. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn about the unique features of Eldorado Camp Discover the wildlife, mountains and wildflowers of this captivating...
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Chapters One and Two: Spiritual Partnership Chapter Summaries
In this podcast, Charlie continues our spiritual partnership series, delving into why we would have a spiritual partnership by summarizing Gary Zukav's Spiritual Partnership How you can benefit from this episode: Learn some key words and concepts for spiritual partnerships Discover new…
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Tourism and Its Impact on the Environment
In this podcast, Charlie discusses how tourism is marketed to inspire tourists to visit British Columbia and asks the question what is being done to conserve the wilderness to make tourism sustainable? How you can benefit from this episode: Learn how the pure nature of BC is marketed for tourism...
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Connecting to Nature by Tracking Bears
In this podcast, Charlie tells the story of how Kim and Nick connected to nature by participating in a bear tracking pack trip, learning about scouting, tracking and conservation. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn the characteristic features and behaviour of grizzly and black bears...
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Prologue and Introduction Chapter Summary of Spiritual Partnership by Gary Zukav
In this podcast, Charlie introduces you to the concepts of spiritual partnership and what it means to grow spiritually by summarizing Gary Zukav's Spiritual Partnership How you can benefit from this episode: Learn about multisensory perception and authentic power Discover the meaning of a…
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Mule Deer and Our Role in Conservation
In this podcast, Charlie tells you about mule deer in the Chilcotin Ark and our work in conserving population numbers. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn about distinguishing features of mule deer Discover how the Chilcotin Ark Institute takes action to conserve mule deer populations…
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Tyax Camp
In this podcast, Charlie tells a story about Tyax Camp and the guest's participation and personal growth while staying here. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn about the facilities at Tyax Camp Discover the wildlife and mountains around Tyax Camp See how two guests connected to nature…
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The Importance of Exposure
In this episode, Ethan recounts what he'd learned during his 12-week practicum at the ranch. At Trails to Empowerment, we strive to empower you on your transformational journey of personal growth by sharing our own experiences with you. We use our Six Principles of Nature Connection, Nature...
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A Transformational Experience at Brett Camp
In this podcast, Charlie tells a story about Brett Camp and a family's transformation while staying here. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn about the facilities at Brett Camp Discover the wildlife and mountains around Brett Camp See how a family connected to each other during a trip to...
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Embracing Change & Personal Growth
In this podcast, Ethan recounts the growth and change he experienced during his first three weeks at the ranch. At Trails to Empowerment, we strive to empower you on your transformational journey of personal growth by sharing our own experiences with you. We use our Six Principles of Nature...
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Three Months at the Ranch Turned out to be More than Just a Practicum
In this podcast, Marilen tells the story of her transformational journey at the ranch. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn why Marilen chose to come to the ranch Discover what Marilen experienced on her transformational journey See how Marilen grew and evolved At Trails to Empowerment…
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My Work and Travel Experiences at Wilderness Trails
In this podcast, discover what TC learned during her time here and how this helped her experience a transformation. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn why TC came to the ranch and what she experienced Discover how TC got out of her comfort zone to try new experiences and face challenges...
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Doing the Impossible Again
In this podcast, discover how Charlie wrote her first book about life at the ranch. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn how Charlie wrote The Mountain in My Mind Discover how the ranch philosophy was a central part of the writing process See what Charlie's next steps are See all of...
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The Space to be Quiet
In this podcast, discover how Emma finally found a quiet space to reflect and gain clarity for herself. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn how quiet life in the wilderness can be Discover how this impacted Emma and what she learned from it See how Emma understands the need to find a…
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How I Returned with the Elixir
In this podcast, discover what Maaike experienced during her time at the ranch and how she continues to apply it after returning home. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn how Maaike faced challenges and experienced a transformation at the ranch Discover how Maaike was determined to...
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Meeting with a Black Bear
In this podcast, Julia describes how her encounter with a mother black bear and two cubs resulted in a transformational experience and a nature connection. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn how Julia met three black bears while walking our horses out to graze Discover the moment of...
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How I Became the Master of my own Destiny
In this podcast, Lea describes how her transformational journey at the ranch helped her find purpose and meaning in her life. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn how Lea felt her life before the ranch was at a standstill – are you experiencing this too? Discover the physical, mental and...
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First Step of the Journey
In this podcast, Lydia describes the unexpected transformation she experienced during her time with Wilderness Trails and how she could reflect on it after her time here. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn how Lydia came to the ranch to be a horseback guide but also learned how to face...
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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 what Molly learned about the challenges of finding sheep in the snow See how the forces of nature...
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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 cohesive, successful community Discover how we support each other to grow and achieve our goals…
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Why I came to Wilderness Trails
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 experiences at the ranch Discover how Marilen pushed herself out of her comfort zone to try new...
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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 increases our desire to act as wilderness stewards. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn the...
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Nature Addiction
In this podcast, Charlie reviews an article about the positive benefits of spending time in nature and how we facilitate this at Wilderness Trails. How you can benefit from this episode: Learn why humans feel the need to be part of nature and what happens if this need isn't fulfilled - have you...
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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, Spruce and Teco in the deep snow Discover what we learned about each of their personalities See what...
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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 benefit from this episode: Learn five ways you can benefit from spending time in nature Discover...
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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 episode: Learn how Charlie acquired the skills to fix a saddle rack Discover how Charlie and Crazy...
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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 Discover what Kathrin, her fellow mentor guides and guests experienced in the mountains See how...
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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 Wilderness Trails and the Chilcotin Ark Institute Discover where Molly went to scout for wildlife See how we record wildlife in...
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