The simple response to why I chose to come to Chilcotin Holidays is: to complete my final university internship requirements. But, nothing about me is that simple. Growing up, I lived in a small agricultural community in western Oregon, in … Continued
At the age of 25, no one really has a grasp on what they are doing with their life, regardless of the common goals society has set out as the norm. Typically, a young adult at the age of 25 … Continued
Here at the ranch, you are given many opportunities to challenge yourself; to grow and evolve, and learn about yourself as a person. Though many of these opportunities have come from times of success, I have learned here that it … Continued
Here at the ranch, you are given countless opportunities to challenge yourself; to grow and evolve, and really see what you are capable of. I chose to come to Chilcotin Holidays to become a guide: to break out of my … Continued
The job “farrier” has fascinated me my whole life. Since I was a child I was always looking forward to the day when the farrier came to my aunts horses and shoed them. Then I watched him working, but unfortunately … Continued
Hi, my name Florence and I am from Belgium. I was at the ranch two years ago, just after finishing my studies. I needed to discover something new, push my limits forward and wanted to live in the Canadian huge … Continued
For Chilcotin Holidays, conservation is more than just a word. It is a recognition that people, wildlife and habitats cannot live in isolation. They are dependent on one-another and, because of this, their well-being requires close, strategic monitoring. As such, … Continued
There are a lot of challenges to face when transitioning from a student into the work world, but the major issue lies in the fact that university education does not prepare an individual for real-life situations. Sure, we have the … Continued
The day started like a normal day at the ranch. I got up at 5:15 Am in the morning and prepared breakfast for some guests and the staff. As I was scheduled to be in the kitchen that day, I … Continued
Before I got to the ranch I lacked purpose, direction and confidence. Not only did I want to gain marketing experience, I also wanted to find a purpose, direction and gain confidence for myself, so I began looking for internship … Continued