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Host rating
80 %
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12
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Description
We are a small family run outdoor adventure business, specializing in Youth Programming during the summer months from May - September. We have certified Guides on staff. Located in the Rockies. As a family, we craved adventure, and 18 years ago sold everything in the city of Edmonton, got our land and built our lodge. We are a lively crew with a huge extended family. Whoever works or volunteers for us is a part of our family! We are busy with school groups, youth groups and summer youth adventure programming during the months of May - September. Skills you will learn will vary from Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Kayaking, Rafting, Mountain Hiking and Back Packing. We live in the mountains, and the mountains are our playground. All meals are home cooked, nutritious and delicious. Home made bread, cookies etc. If you have a special diet, that is not problem, we can accommodate.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Language practice
Teaching
Help
We are looking for a couple or single adults (25+) who are interested in developing their skills in the outdoor adventure business. We program for schools, and offer youth summer adventure programs. Home cooked meals and fresh baking every day. We live a simple life here in the mountains. We teach Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Backpacking etc.. Evening team building games. We are a family and as such everyone pitches in as part of it. From Rock Climbing to doing dishes, it wall works out well. Need energetic, full of life people!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Accommodation
We have a staff house available. The lodge has running water, showers, etc....There is our tree house available for a couple (rustic) no running water, but beautiful and peaceful. All meals are included, training included.
What else ...
Contact us if you think you might be a fit for our place. Staff are enthusiastic, energetic, go hard people, who love to work in the outdoors! They are members of our family and our team. No experience (but willing to try anything) - Some experience would be great. First aid if you've got it, drivers license etc.... Adventure really begins here!!!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Our clients have day long experiences in the mountains. Days can be long or short depending on the circumstance. We tend to work long hours, then have time to play for a few days in between. Kitchen help can be a max of 5 hours.
Feedback (8)
Cheri and Rolf are warm, friendly and always helpful. From day one we were part of the team...we can even say we were part of the family.
We have learnt lots over the 3 months there - working with the children in COEs summer camps, working on various outdoor… read more
Thanks Rolf and Cheri for the delicious choclate cookies and the great time!
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Cheri and Rolf are warm, friendly and always helpful. From day one we were part of the team...we can even say we were part of the family.
We have learnt lots over the 3 months there - working with the children in COEs summer camps, working on various outdoor… read more
Thanks Rolf and Cheri for the delicious choclate cookies and the great time!
xo
If you're looking for a home aways from yours, with warm and fun people, set in the center of the beautiful Rockies, this is it!
Big hugs to you all, thank you again for the… read more
Cheri and Rolf were great hosts, from day one I was made to feel like part of the family. Cheri served delicious home cooked meals with plenty to go round! Rolf was some wacky engineer/ programmer/ inventor, there was literally nothing he couldn't fix or create. He was one of the most inspirational people… read more
