Ridge Wilderness
Ridge Wilderness Adventures offers Canoe
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Wilderness Adventures & Training
Ridge Wilderness Adventures offers a variety of canoe based adventures and lessons both nationally and internationally. All of our programs are designed to build independence and confidence in the wilderness and on the water!
Floating Classrooms
Overnight Programs
Overnight Adventures (Bronze-Silver-Gold)
Upcoming Events
june
20jun7:00 pmBronze Package 1Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting: June 20 at 7pm Practice + Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake: July 3-5 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set individual goals
Event Details
Preliminary meeting: June 20 at 7pm
Practice + Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake: July 3-5
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
(Monday) 7:00 pm
Location
Pitt Lake, BC
Ticket Section Title
Duke of Edinburgh

20jun7:00 pmSilver Package 1Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – June 20th at 7pm Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – June 28th – 29th Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – July 3rd – 5th The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – June 20th at 7pm
Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – June 28th – 29th
Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – July 3rd – 5th
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
(Monday) 7:00 pm
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20jun7:00 pmGold Package 1Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – June 20th at 7pm Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – June 28th – 29th Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – July 2nd – 5th The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – June 20th at 7pm
Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – June 28th – 29th
Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – July 2nd – 5th
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
(Monday) 7:00 pm
Ticket Section Title
Duke of Edinburgh Awards

july
01jul7:00 pmGold Package 2Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting: July 1 at 7pm Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake: July 9-10 Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake: July 13-16 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant
Event Details
Preliminary meeting: July 1 at 7pm
Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake: July 9-10
Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake: July 13-16
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
(Friday) 7:00 pm
Ticket Section Title
Duke of Edinburgh Awards

01jul7:00 pmBronze Package 2Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting: July 1 at 7pm Practice + Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake: July 14-16 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set individual goals
Event Details
Preliminary meeting: July 1 at 7pm
Practice + Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake: July 14-16
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
(Friday) 7:00 pm
Location
Pitt Lake, BC
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01jul7:00 pmSilver Package 2Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 1 at 7pm Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – July 9-10 Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – July 14-16 The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 1 at 7pm
Practice Journey @ Alouette Lake – July 9-10
Qualifying Journey @ Pitt Lake – July 14-16
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
(Friday) 7:00 pm
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09julAll DayIntro Solo Lake Water CourseStave Lake
Event Details
Safety and Rescue Carrying a canoe Basic environment hazards like water, wind, waves, weather When to get off the water Being prepared for
Event Details
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
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Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Stave Lake, BC
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09julAll DayIntro Tandem Lake Water CourseStave Lake
Event Details
Price based on 2 participants. Safety and Rescue Carrying a canoe Basic environment hazards like water, wind, waves, weather When to get off the water
Event Details
Price based on 2 participants.
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
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Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Stave 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

19jul7:00 pmSilver Package - OkanaganDuke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 19th at 7pm Practice Journey – July 21st & 22nd Qualifying Journey – July 25th – July 27th The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 19th at 7pm
Practice Journey – July 21st & 22nd
Qualifying Journey – July 25th – July 27th
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
Okanagan, BC
Ticket Section Title
Duke of Edinburgh Awards

19jul7:00 pmBronze Package - OkanaganDuke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 19th at 7pm Practice + Qualifying Journey – July 25th – July 27th The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for each participant to set
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 19th at 7pm
Practice + Qualifying Journey – July 25th – July 27th
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
Okanagan, BC
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19jul7:00 pmGold Package - OkanaganDuke of Edinburgh Awards
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 19th at 7pm Practice Journey – July 21st & 22nd Qualifying Journey – July 24th – July 27th The Duke of Edinburgh Awards were created as a way for
Event Details
Preliminary meeting – July 19th at 7pm
Practice Journey – July 21st & 22nd
Qualifying Journey – July 24th – July 27th
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
Okanagan, BC
Ticket Section Title
Duke of Edinburgh Awards

28jul7:00 pmGold 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

28jul7:00 pmSilver 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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28jul7:00 pmBronze 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
Ticket Section Title

Duke of Edinburgh Awards
august
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
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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.
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
Ticket Section Title
Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Sold Out!
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!
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.
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Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm
Ticket Section Title
Duke of Edinburgh Awards

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
Ticket Section Title

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

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We use Ridge Wilderness for our team’s professional development and skill-based training. The entire Ridge Wilderness team is amazing and the time spent with them is our favourite part of the year. Dave is very knowledgeable, personable, and passionate, you learn a lot during the training, and the best part is, Dave makes it fun and engaging. I highly recommend Ridge Wilderness, as they provide safe and enjoyable outdoor experiences for all ages.
– Victoria Farahbakhchian
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