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Adventures, Canoe Lessons & First Aid Training.
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july
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Summer Courses: Fort Langley Spring/Fall Courses: Pitt Lake Course Content: Safety and Rescue Price based on 2 participants. Carrying a canoe Basic environment hazards like water, wind, waves, weather
Event Details
Summer Courses: Fort Langley
Spring/Fall Courses: Pitt Lake
Course Content:
Safety and Rescue
Price based on 2 participants.
- Carrying a canoe
- Basic environment hazards like water, wind, waves, weather
- When to get off the water
- Being prepared for hypothermia and hyperthermia
- Personal preparation (clothing, water, snacks, medication, etc.)
- Transport Canada regulations and requirements
- Safe canoe procedures (lead/sweep and on water leadership)
- Canoe over canoe rescues
- Towing a canoe
- Throw bag practice
General Paddling Skills
- Getting in and out of a canoe at a dock or easy shoreline
- Paddling in cadence
- Rafting up
Strokes
- Forward
- Reverse
- Check (stop)
- Draw
- Pry
- J-Stroke or rudder
- Forward and Reverse sweep (stern only)
- Low brace
- Drop Skeg
Maneuvers
- Forward paddling
- Wide turns (rectangular course)
- Pivots
- Left and right turns
- Docking (basic)
- Reverse paddling
Concepts
- Momentum and initiation
- Trimming a canoe
Knowledge
- Basic canoe and paddle parts
- Paddle and canoe care
- Knots for canoe tie down (bowline and truckers hitch)
- Equipment for a half day tour
- Paddling within your ability
- PaddleSmart
- Leave No Trace principles
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All Day (Saturday)
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Summer Courses: Fort Langley Spring/Fall Courses: Pitt Lake Course Content: Safety and Rescue Carrying a canoe Basic environment hazards like water, wind, waves, weather When to get
Event Details
Summer Courses: Fort Langley
Spring/Fall Courses: Pitt Lake
Course Content:
Safety and Rescue
- Carrying a canoe
- Basic environment hazards like water, wind, waves, weather
- When to get off the water
- Being prepared for hypothermia and hyperthermia
- Personal preparation (clothing, water, snacks, medication, etc.)
- Transport Canada regulations and requirements
- Safe canoe procedures (lead/sweep and on water leadership)
- Canoe over canoe rescues
- Towing a canoe
- Throw bag practice
General Paddling Skills
- Getting in and out of a canoe at a dock or easy shoreline
- Paddling in cadence
- Rafting up
Strokes
- Forward
- Reverse
- Check (stop)
- Draw
- Pry
- J-Stroke or rudder
- Forward and Reverse sweep (stern only)
- Low brace
- Drop Skeg
Maneuvers
- Forward paddling
- Wide turns (rectangular course)
- Pivots
- Left and right turns
- Docking (basic)
- Reverse paddling
Concepts
- Momentum and initiation
- Trimming a canoe
Knowledge
- Basic canoe and paddle parts
- Paddle and canoe care
- Knots for canoe tie down (bowline and truckers hitch)
- Equipment for a half day tour
- Paddling within your ability
- PaddleSmart
- Leave No Trace principles
more
Time
All Day (Saturday)
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12jul7:00 pmBronze Package 3Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 12 at 7pm Practice + Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – July 25-27 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 12 at 7pm
Practice + Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – July 25-27
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set individual goals for personal improvement and growth. As part of this award, there is an outdoor component for each of the three levels. A big part of what we do at Ridge Wilderness Adventures is getting people outside and empowered to achieve their personal goals. In saying this, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is a great fit, as it involves the outdoor empowerment and growth that we love to see. We offer adventures for all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, as well as Preliminary Training and Practice Journeys.
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
Location
Pitt Lake, BC
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12jul7:00 pmSilver Package 3Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 12 at 7pm Practice Journey Alouette Lake – July 20-21 Qualifying Journey Stave Lake – July 25-27 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 12 at 7pm
Practice Journey Alouette Lake – July 20-21
Qualifying Journey Stave Lake – July 25-27
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set individual goals for personal improvement and growth. As part of this award, there is an outdoor component for each of the three levels. A big part of what we do at Ridge Wilderness Adventures is getting people outside and empowered to achieve their personal goals. In saying this, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is a great fit, as it involves the outdoor empowerment and growth that we love to see. We offer adventures for all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, as well as Preliminary Training and Practice Journeys.
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
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12jul7:00 pmGold Package 3Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 12 at 7pm Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – July 20-21 Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – July 24-27 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 12 at 7pm
Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – July 20-21
Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – July 24-27
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set individual goals for personal improvement and growth. As part of this award, there is an outdoor component for each of the three levels. A big part of what we do at Ridge Wilderness Adventures is getting people outside and empowered to achieve their personal goals. In saying this, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is a great fit, as it involves the outdoor empowerment and growth that we love to see. We offer adventures for all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, as well as Preliminary Training and Practice Journeys.
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
Ticket Section Title
Duke of Edinburgh Awards

28jul7:00 pmSold Out!Bronze Package 4Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 28 at 7pm Practice + Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – August 11-13 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 28 at 7pm
Practice + Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – August 11-13
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set individual goals for personal improvement and growth. As part of this award, there is an outdoor component for each of the three levels. A big part of what we do at Ridge Wilderness Adventures is getting people outside and empowered to achieve their personal goals. In saying this, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is a great fit, as it involves the outdoor empowerment and growth that we love to see. We offer adventures for all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, as well as Preliminary Training and Practice Journeys.
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Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm
Location
Pitt Lake, BC
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Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Sold Out!
28jul7:00 pmSold Out!Silver Package 4Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 28 at 7pm Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – August 6-7 Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – August 11-13 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 28 at 7pm
Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – August 6-7
Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – August 11-13
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set individual goals for personal improvement and growth. As part of this award, there is an outdoor component for each of the three levels. A big part of what we do at Ridge Wilderness Adventures is getting people outside and empowered to achieve their personal goals. In saying this, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is a great fit, as it involves the outdoor empowerment and growth that we love to see. We offer adventures for all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, as well as Preliminary Training and Practice Journeys.
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Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm
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Sold Out!
28jul7:00 pmSold Out!Gold Package 4Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 28 at 7pm Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – August 6-7 Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – August 10-13 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 28 at 7pm
Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – August 6-7
Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – August 10-13
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set individual goals for personal improvement and growth. As part of this award, there is an outdoor component for each of the three levels. A big part of what we do at Ridge Wilderness Adventures is getting people outside and empowered to achieve their personal goals. In saying this, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is a great fit, as it involves the outdoor empowerment and growth that we love to see. We offer adventures for all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, as well as Preliminary Training and Practice Journeys.
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Time
(Thursday) 7:00 pm
Ticket Section Title
Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Sold Out!
august
09aug7:00 pmSold Out!Bronze Package 5Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – August 9 at 7pm Practice + Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – August 22-24 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – August 9 at 7pm
Practice + Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – August 22-24
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set individual goals for personal improvement and growth. As part of this award, there is an outdoor component for each of the three levels. A big part of what we do at Ridge Wilderness Adventures is getting people outside and empowered to achieve their personal goals. In saying this, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is a great fit, as it involves the outdoor empowerment and growth that we love to see. We offer adventures for all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, as well as Preliminary Training and Practice Journeys.
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
Location
Pitt Lake, BC
Ticket Section Title
Sold Out!
09aug7:00 pmSold Out!Silver Package 5Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – August 9 at 7pm Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – August 17-18 Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – August 22-24 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – August 9 at 7pm
Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – August 17-18
Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – August 22-24
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set individual goals for personal improvement and growth. As part of this award, there is an outdoor component for each of the three levels. A big part of what we do at Ridge Wilderness Adventures is getting people outside and empowered to achieve their personal goals. In saying this, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is a great fit, as it involves the outdoor empowerment and growth that we love to see. We offer adventures for all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, as well as Preliminary Training and Practice Journeys.
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
Ticket Section Title

Sold Out!
09aug7:00 pmSold Out!Gold Package 5Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – August 9 at 7pm Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – August 17-18 Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – August 21-24 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – August 9 at 7pm
Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – August 17-18
Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – August 21-24
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set individual goals for personal improvement and growth. As part of this award, there is an outdoor component for each of the three levels. A big part of what we do at Ridge Wilderness Adventures is getting people outside and empowered to achieve their personal goals. In saying this, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is a great fit, as it involves the outdoor empowerment and growth that we love to see. We offer adventures for all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, as well as Preliminary Training and Practice Journeys.
more
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
Ticket Section Title
Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Sold Out!
20aug7:00 pmBronze Package 6Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – August 20 at 7pm Practice + Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – September 1-3 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – August 20 at 7pm
Practice + Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – September 1-3
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set individual goals for personal improvement and growth. As part of this award, there is an outdoor component for each of the three levels. A big part of what we do at Ridge Wilderness Adventures is getting people outside and empowered to achieve their personal goals. In saying this, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is a great fit, as it involves the outdoor empowerment and growth that we love to see. We offer adventures for all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, as well as Preliminary Training and Practice Journeys.
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Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm
Location
Pitt Lake, BC
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20aug7:00 pmSilver Package 6Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – August 20 at 7pm Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – August 27 & 28 Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – September 1-3 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – August 20 at 7pm
Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – August 27 & 28
Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – September 1-3
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set individual goals for personal improvement and growth. As part of this award, there is an outdoor component for each of the three levels. A big part of what we do at Ridge Wilderness Adventures is getting people outside and empowered to achieve their personal goals. In saying this, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is a great fit, as it involves the outdoor empowerment and growth that we love to see. We offer adventures for all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, as well as Preliminary Training and Practice Journeys.
more
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm
Ticket Section Title
Duke of Edinburgh Awards

20aug7:00 pmGold Package 6Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – August 20 at 7pm Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – August 27 & 28 Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – August 31 – September 3 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – August 20 at 7pm
Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – August 27 & 28
Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – August 31 – September 3
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set individual goals for personal improvement and growth. As part of this award, there is an outdoor component for each of the three levels. A big part of what we do at Ridge Wilderness Adventures is getting people outside and empowered to achieve their personal goals. In saying this, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is a great fit, as it involves the outdoor empowerment and growth that we love to see. We offer adventures for all three levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze, Silver, and Gold, as well as Preliminary Training and Practice Journeys.
more
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm
Ticket Section Title
Duke of Edinburgh Awards

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