How It All Began
Posted on: Tuesday, October 26th, 2021
Dreaming Big Three decades ago, a group of best friends were living and working in tree-planting camps. Dreaming of building a lodge in the rugged wilderness of the Valhalla mountains. A simple retreat in the middle of nowhere to escape from the hustle of everyday life. Russell, and his crew, would spend their winter weeks in search of a... Read more
Youth In Our Community
Posted on: Monday, October 25th, 2021
We believe that deep love for the wilderness is fostered through early childhood experiences. We want adults to know and respect these wild places. And we have to show them their value from an early age. When we help them build a lifelong relationship with the wild, it becomes worthy of protection. Our summer youth program fosters deep respect.... Read more
A Year Like None Other
Posted on: Monday, October 25th, 2021
This past year, we’ve all felt the effects of the pandemic in different ways in many aspects of our lives. The lockdown meant we had to temporarily close our business operation. This gave us time to pause. Reflecting on our priorities, finding innovative ways to keep moving forward. The lodge has been a long labor of love that we’re... Read more
Protecting Our Old Growth
Posted on: Monday, October 18th, 2021
Learning is an integral part of our business model and shapes the way we lead and interact with the community. Some of the first and most important lessons came at the start of our presence in the Burton area. ... Read more