Help us develop our outdoor adventure business in the Rockies. Skills you will learn will vary from Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Kayaking, Rafting, Mountain Hiking

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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.
Type of help
Building
Cooking / shopping
General Maintenance
Help in the house
Helping with Tourists
Language practice
Other
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, some broken German but willing to learn.
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
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.

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Feedback left by and about host (12)

12/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Tomas) for host

I couldn't have asked for a better Canadian Experience than the one I found at COE. This was my first Work Away - I arrived mid May, and by Sept I did not want to leave! Cheri is full of Wit and Wisdom, and Rolph's hands can build/fix just about anything. They, along with Mike and the extended COE family, welcomed me with all they had. I instantly… read more

(Excellent )

11/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Patrycja & Marton) for host

This was our first Workaway experience and we couldn't have found a better place!
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

(Excellent )

23/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host

I stayed three month with the host. It was such an important time for finding myself! Thanks for all the experiences and care about me. I´m still missing the mountains and the quietness and of course all the lovely persons I´ve met.
Thanks Rolf and Cheri for the delicious choclate cookies and the great time!

(Excellent )

15/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host

This was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't have wished for a better place, or better people, to spend the time with. The hosts are warm and friendly, and I learnt a great deal over the summer working with the children in the youth camps, and also doing construction as well. The setting of the lodge was amazing - for some, it could be… read more

(Excellent )

14/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Hey Lisa, Thanks for the comments!!! They are appreciated. We all miss you, and can't wait to see you again. Wilson misses you! Thanks for your energy, enthusiasm, and especially your brilliant smile and sense of humor. Stay in touch girl!!!
xo

(Excellent )

14/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

I had an interesting 3 months here and some truly amazing experiences, the area is absolutely stunning and the work quite varied. The owners are kind and great company, it is an isolated location and if like me you are not used to that you need to become a bit of a self starter to fully enjoy. If you want to be in the outdoors and work with… read more

(Very good )

01/07/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)

Thanks Alex, good to have you as part of our family!

(Excellent )

01/07/2014

Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host

Although not too far from where I live, I have volunteered here for over eight summers now and especially with their camp for kids with Tourette Syndrome. It is an excellent environment and awesome get-away out in "the middle of nowhere". Beautiful location and fun to work at, also some of the best cooking you could ever find!

(Excellent )

14/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Matteo)

We miss you too Matteo! Thanks for being such a wonderful addition to our very large extended family!!!! Sooner rather than later I hope to see you!

(Excellent )

28/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (Matteo) for host

Three months here were not enough to satisfy me, I wish I could have stayed more at Rolf and Cheri's place 'cause it was simply impossible for me to find a better one!!
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

(Excellent )

23/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (James)

Jimmy, you're one of us now. Can't wait to have you back next year!!!

(Excellent )

05/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (James) for host

WOW! My time here was just amazing!!!

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

(Excellent )

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