BEARFOOT CLINICS

Bearfoot Clinics are learning programs that mix a healthy outdoor experience with learning skills including responsible travel and survival techniques. Our experienced guides will share with you key knowledge so that you may feel more comfortable traveling in the great outdoors.

Bearfoot Clinics take place throughout the year at various locations throughout the year and make a great daytrip destination or get-away weekend. We can also custom arrange a Bearfoot Clinic for your group, business or organization and can include transportation to and from your accommodation or meeting place.

DATES AND LOCATIONS
Beaver Lake Resort - TBA
Cozy Cabins Nature Retreat - TBA
Eagle Rock Ranch - TBA
Kelowna - TBA
Vernon - TBA
Penticton - TBA

Trail Riding with Single Track Temptations

TRAIL BIKE THE EDGE OF MYRA CANYON
Enter into a world of soaring Red-tailed Hawks as they bring together the worlds of rocky cliffs and clear blue sky. This bike tour that mixes the trail with single-track into Bellevue Trestle on the Kettle Valley Railway with a fun instructional tour that will give you helpful hints from the biking pros. This 5-hour Bearfoot Clinic provides explorers with vital outdoor skill, wilderness navigation and other healthy lifestyle activities including developing physical fitness and building up one’s self-confidence in the outdoors on a bike. Also included are safe travel methods within sensitive habitat and dry forest conditions. This tour includes guide, bike and helmet; trail snacks, beverages and lunch.

$80.00 per person
GPS Rental - $20.00 (optional)
Plus GST and applicable tax/permits
Dates/Location and Times
File: AOC04CLINIC – TRAIL BIKE

ADVENTURE HORSE CAMPS
Our Summer Horse Camps are great adventures for both children and adults, for the novice or experienced riders. Adventure Okanagan offers several kinds of camps where people can learn, hands on, everything they could want to know about horses and their care. Lot’s of horseback riding, horse care, camp or stay in a comfortable lodge, family meals, crafts, movies, games, fun activities and great scenery with wildlife viewing.

We are not your traditional summer camp. At our camps you are involved within all aspects of a working backcountry guest ranch. There are trails and fences to be maintained and all sorts of chores. This is what ranch life is all about.

Our camps offer children a safe introduction to horseback riding and horse care. Our experienced teacherd also include lessons about humane treatment towards animals, and habitat, ecology and “horse sense”.

We have four different Childrens Horse Camps:
Ages 8-10 – 5 Days (Mon-Friday) - $299.00 per child
Ages 11-13 – 5 Days (Mon-Friday) - $299.00 per child
Adult Camps – 4 Days (Mon-Thursday) - $399.00 per adult
Family Camp– 4 Days (Mon-Thursday) - $399.00 per adult/$299.00 per child

Adventure Okanagan also offers Horse Camp Pack Trips. Discover the ancient wisdom that connects the rider, horse and the trail. This deep connection to the Earth can be both inspiring and a great teambuildng experience.

There are three different Horse Camp Pack Trips packages available:
Ages - 14-18– 5 Days (Mon-Friday) - $299.00 per child
Adults – 4 Days (Mon-Thursday) - $299.00 per adult
Family - 4 Days (Mon-Thursday) - $399.00 per adult/$299.00 per child

Adventure Okanagan Horse Camps are great solutions for a corporate retreat, group travel experience, conference adventure or family reunion. Contact us for customizing an Adventure Horse Camp for your group.

Horse Camps are available during specific dates throughout the year, or can be arranged for groups with their required dates. Upon receiving your online application and inquiry, Adventure Okanagan will provide you with a second Orientation and Risk Management Package with the details of the camp and what you will be doing. We will send you forms for parent’s signatures, medical records, and a waiver.

Participants will be supplied with bedding, towels, all meals and horses. All participants must bring boots/shoes with heels and a helmet. Everyone one will receive his or her CHA certificate. Camps will start Mondays at 9am and end Thursdays or Fridays at 3pm. Shuttle service can be provided at an extra charge from Vernon, Salmon Arm, Kelowna or Penticton.

Retail Prices
Childrens Horse Camps:
Ages 8-10 – 5 Days (Mon-Friday) - $299.00 per child
Ages 11-13 – 5 Days (Mon-Friday) - $299.00 per child
Adult Camps – 4 Days (Mon-Thursday) - $399.00 per adult
Family Camp– 4 Days (Mon-Thursday) - $399.00 per adult/$299.00 per child

Horse Camp Pack Trips packages:
Ages - 14-18– 5 Days (Mon-Friday) - $299.00 per child
Adults – 4 Days (Mon-Thursday) - $299.00 per adult
Family - 4 Days (Mon-Thursday) - $399.00 per adult/$299.00 per child

File: AOC04CLINIC - HORSECAMPS

The Natural Ingredients That Keep You Alive

GEO-SEARCH WILDERNESS NAVIGATION
“STAYING FOUND”
Apart from its importance as a vital outdoor skill, wilderness navigation provides many spin-off benefits, such as facilitating a number of healthy lifestyle activities, developing physical fitness and building up one's self-confidence in the outdoors. This hands-on course is designed for those who want to learn about GeoSearch or hone their skills in using a map, compass and GPS (Global Positioning System.) The course will cover such topics as how to read and orient a map by terrain and compass, how to take, dial and follow a bearing, route planning and fixing your position. An introduction to the use of a GPS will also be included.

$80.00 per person
GPS Rental - $20.00 (optional)
Plus GST and applicable tax/permits
Dates/Location and Times
File: AOC04CLINIC – STAYING FOUND

NATURAL HOT SPRINGS ADVENTURE
Two-day, overnight at a well-appointed cabin, hike to natural hotsprings. Participate in a GeoSearch Adventure using a GPS Global Positioning Service device which pinpoints your location and guides you from points A to B to C and back! This is a unique and exhilarating Canadian outdoor opportunity. This Bearfoot Clinic provides explorers with vital outdoor skill, wilderness navigation and other healthy lifestyle activities including developing physical fitness and building up one’s self-confidence in the outdoors.
This is a two day Spring or Fall program which is all-inclusive (transport, guides, accommodation and meals).

$230.00 per person
GPS Rental - $15.00
Plus GST and applicable tax/permits
Dates/Location and Times
File: AOC04CLINIC – HOTSPRINGS

Special to Women’s Groups
$220.00 per person, GPS Rental Included
Plus GST and applicable tax

Wild Trekking and Staying Powerful

TSUIUS MOUNTAIN TREK
(It sounds like…..Too-soy-oos)
Get away from it all on this rugged three-day journey into a mountain pass. On this GeoSearch Adventure learn survival techniques, map-reading and use of a GPS to navigate your way over the top! You must be reasonably fit for this challenging and exhilarating learning experience. This is a unique and exhilarating Canadian outdoor opportunity. This 3 Day Bearfoot Clinic provides explorers with vital outdoor skill, wilderness navigation and other healthy lifestyle activities including developing physical fitness and building up one’s self-confidence in the outdoors.
This is a three day June to September program which is all-inclusive (transport, guides, camping gear and meals).

$280.00 per person
GPS Rental - $15.00
Plus GST and applicable tax
Dates/Location and Times
File: AOC04CLINIC – TSUIUS

Special to Women’s Groups
$260.00 per person, GPS Rental Included
Plus GST and applicable tax

COUGAR CANYON EXPEDITION
This is a one-day rugged hike into Cougar Canyon departs from Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. Cougar Canyon, carved out by glacier water of the Ice Age, is an environmental and geological gem. Here, we will need to use our GPS on this GeoSearch Adventure as we follow game trails along the canyon floor. This is one of the “must experience natural attractions” in the Okanagan. We will learn survival techniques, map-reading and use of a GPS to navigate through the canyon. You must be reasonably fit for this challenging and exhilarating learning experience. This 7-hour Bearfoot Clinic provides explorers with vital outdoor skill, wilderness navigation and other healthy lifestyle activities including developing physical fitness and building up one’s self-confidence in the outdoors.
This professionally guided program is all-inclusive and includes snacks and lunch.

$60.00 per person
GPS Rental - $15.00
Plus GST and applicable tax
Dates/Location and Times
File: AOC04CLINIC – COUGAR

Special to Women’s Groups
$50.00 per person, GPS Rental Included
Plus GST and applicable tax

The Art of Canoeing and Extreme Splashing

CANOEING: LAKEWATER LEVEL I (TANDEM)
During this full-day course, the fundamentals of canoeing with a partner will be taught in a safe and controlled environment. Water safety, canoe anatomy, rescues, trim and basic strokes will be covered in a fun and informative way. Successful candidates will receive their BC Recreational Canoeing Association Lakewater Level I certificate. No experience necessary.

$85.00 per person
Minimum Age: 14 years
Canoe Rental - $30.00
Plus GST and applicable tax/permits
Dates/Location and Times
File: AOC04CLINIC – LAKEWATER 1

CANOEING: LAKEWATER LEVEL II (SOLO)
This full-day course will focus on the basic strokes needed to stabilize, turn and steer your canoe when paddling solo. It will also touch upon environmental ethics and include a solo canoe rescue. Successful candidates will receive their BC Recreational Canoeing Association Lakewater Level II certificate. Prerequisite: Lakewater Canoeing Level I

$85.00 per person
Canoe Rental - $30.00
Plus GST and applicable tax/permits
Dates/Location and Times
File: AOC04CLINIC – LAKEWATER 2

CANOEING: BASIC TUNE-UP (TANDEM)
Learn the basic strokes needed to stabilize, turn and steer your canoe when paddling with a partner. No experience necessary.
Course duration: 4 hours

$60.00 per person
Canoe Rental - $20.00
Plus GST and applicable tax/permits
Dates/Location and Times
File: AOC04CLINIC – BASIC TANDEM

CANOEING: BASIC TUNE-UP (SOLO)
Learn the basic strokes needed to stabilize, turn and steer your canoe when paddling solo.

$60.00 per person
Canoe Rental - $25.00
Plus GST and applicable tax/permits
Dates/Location and Times
File: AOC04CLINIC – BASIC SOLO

CANOEING: ADVANCED TUNE-UP (TANDEM)
This course is designed for more experienced canoeists who want to learn more advanced stroke technique when paddling with a partner.

$60.00 per person
Canoe Rental - $25.00
Plus GST and applicable tax/permits
Dates/Location and Times
File: AOC04CLINIC – ADVANCED TANDEM

CANOEING: ADVANCED TUNE-UP (SOLO)
This course is designed for more experienced canoeists who want to learn more advanced stroke technique when paddling solo. Course duration: 4 hours

$60.00 per person
Canoe Rental - $25.00
Plus GST and applicable tax/permits
Dates/Location and Times
File: AOC04CLINIC – ADVANCED SOLO

MONASHEE CANOE-TO-CAMP ADVENTURE
Three days of exploring the edge of the Okanagan as this semi-arid rolling grassland valley turns to rainforests and mountains. It is here that we will find the Monashee “the mountains of peace”. We will make our way through rolling ranchland into cool forests before we explore Mable Lake and Echo Lake by canoe, enjoy a Salmon bake and stay overnight in a Tipi Village. You must be reasonably fit for this challenging and exhilarating Canadian outdoor opportunity. This 3 Day Bearfoot Clinic provides explorers with camping, hikes to waterfalls, canoe instruction, vital outdoor skill, GeoSearch instruction, wilderness navigation and other healthy lifestyle activities including developing physical fitness and building up one’s self-confidence in the outdoors.
This is a three day program is all-inclusive (transport, guides, camping gear and meals).

$325.00 per person
GPS Rental - $15.00
Plus GST and applicable tax
Dates/Location and Times
File: AOC04CLINIC – MONASHEE CANOE CAMP

Special to Women’s Groups
$299.00 per person, GPS Rental Included
Plus GST and applicable tax

Vantage Points and the Art of Adventure

PARGLIDING THE OPEN SKY
Explore the skies by Paragliding. With our experienced trainers you can have an unforgettable experience that will inspire you. Whether you are new to the sport and want to see how it feels or you just want to have an exciting ride with a view like no other, the Tandem Flight is the way to go. Ride with confidence knowing that you have a fully qualified and rated tandem/instructor pilot at the controls.
After a brief talk on paragliding and flight theory, a briefing on launch and landing techniques, a qualified HPAC Tandem Pilot will take you on an incredible tandem flight from one of our many beautiful sites in the Okanagan. Bring your video or still camera for great in-flight shots!!
$175.00 per person
Minimum 2 people
Departure from Penticton or Kelowna
File: AOC04CLINIC – PARAGLIDE ONE

GOLDRUSH PRIMER
Explore the edge an old gold bearing creek or river while you learn goldpanning and placer mining techniques. Learn how a prospector views the landscape and “colours” and how they survive the elements in their quest for the motherload. This clinic mixes old prospecting techniques with rock and nineral identification and great storytelling.

A great day excursion into cool summer forests on the edge of whitewater while you learn first hand about an important part of Canadian history.

$59.00 per person
Plus GST and applicable tax
Dates/Location and Times
File: AOC04CLINIC – GOLDRUSH

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