“A VISION IS TO GUIDE AND INSPIRE US TO PERCEIVE WHAT CAN BE IN COMPARISON TO WHERE WE ARE NOW”.
“Truly Life Changing, I came into the program afraid, I left with purpose and vision”
THE EXPERIENCE
It is alone in nature without the distractions of modern civilization that we are able to communicate directly with our inner selves. This has been done for thousands of years across nearly every indigenous culture throughout history.
What happens on a wilderness quest is that you first set an intention. Once you have decided on your intention for doing the wilderness quest, the next step is to find a place in nature, where you can be alone for some pre-designated time, to open yourself to direction from something bigger than you.
Messages may come in many forms from nature depending on the intentions you have for your quest. For example, you might start to notice the scurrying of ants through a forest, and this may relate to how you are currently living your life. Or if you notice an eagle soaring above you, you may interpret that as needing more sovereignty and vision in your current life situation.
There are many challenges and victories to be won on a quest – staying warm and dry, tending the fire, both inner and outer, working with the inner voice of critic, quitter and why am I doing this, to the challenge of being by yourself, fasting and opening yourself to something much bigger than self.
Some of the rewards from a quest for your life are clarity, accomplishment, action in your life, understanding and awareness of your gifts, change, affirmation, and many others.
THE LEADER OF THE PACK
Bruce Wilson
THE Warrior Wolf
Warrior Wolf is as unique as you are and is the culmination of over fifty years of working, living and being in the outdoors, as vocation, passion and recreation, as an educator, guide and individual.
I have guided and taught professionally for over thirty-five years, throughout South East Alaska, the Yukon, Northern Ontario, British Columbia, the American West, and the Baja, exploring the waterways, mountains and landscapes, both inner and outer, as I encountered bears, whales, weather and bugs, as teachers, on my own personal quest for deeper self-understanding, awareness, and synchronicity with Nature. I have a master’s degree in Leadership and Taoist philosophy, a Life Coaching certification, and numerous outdoor certifications.
Certifications and Training
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Association of Canadian Sea Kayak Guides – Full Guide Class 3 / Examiner (1994)
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Canadian Federation of Ocean Kayak Educators – Founder Full Guide/Examiner (1997)
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Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) – Hiking / Backpacking Guide (1999)
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Certified Instructor – National Outdoor Leadership Schools – U.S.A. (1998)
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Nordic Ski Touring Guide – Association of Nordic Ski Guides of Canada (1993)
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Canadian Avalanche Association – Level 2 Professional Member ((2005)
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American Avalanche Association – Level 1 National Outdoor Leadership Schools (1999)
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Avalanche Skills Course Instructor (1992)
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Advanced Wilderness First Aid & CPR (1990 – ongoing)
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Swift water Rescue Technician Certification – Level 1 (1995)
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Class IV Driver’s License (1990)
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Telemark Instructor – Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors, Level 1 (1994)
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Wilderness Leadership Certification Capilano College, Canoeing, Backpacking, Nordic Skiing (1991)
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Public Safety and Security Certification – Ministry of Environment, Lands & Parks (1993)
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Paddle Canada – Stand up Paddle Board Instructor (2013)
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Professional Life Coach – Erikson College, Vancouver, B.C. (2016)
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Vision Quest Guide – Rites of Passage (2015)
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Master’s Degree Leadership and Taoist Philosophy (2008)
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Royal Roads University
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B.A. Queens University (1985)
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Outdoor recreation Management Diploma(1991)
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Capilano University
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Wilderness Leadership Certificate (1991)
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Capilano University
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Awards: 2019 Teaching Excellence Award Capilano University
WILDERNESS
QUEST TRIP
Coming in Spring 2021
WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE
LOGISTICS
Prior to the actual outdoor experience, we will have two pre trip Zoom conferences, and one post, to bring the group together, and to begin the process of creating intentional community, for our journey together in the wilderness.
ITINERARY
PRE-TRIP
Prior to the actual outdoor experience, we will have two pre trip Zoom conferences, and one post, to bring the group together, and to begin the process of creating intentional community, for our journey together in the wilderness.
GETTING
PREPARED
Call 1:
Discuss our intentions, provide feedback. Discuss gear and equipment requirements for the program. Questions.
Call 2:
Prior to the program commencement each participant will receive a package (electronic) with a detailed equipment list, pre readings, intention setting guidelines, waiver form and medical form, and welcome.
WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE
LOGISTICS
Day 1:
Meet at predetermined location, while maintaining participant spacing in accordance with the present Corvid 19 situation. Set up Base Camp for our 1 night together. Discussion, skill development workshops, tarp setting, fire building, navigation, wildlife management etc.
Each participant will find their location for the solo portion of the course of 2.5 days, 2 nights. Moving of water to location, set up tarps, collect firewood.
Day 2-4:
Mid-morning – solo. Hike back to camp, some sharing and wrap up ceremony.
POST TRIP
Follow up with intentions, challenges and victories, questions as to“what’s next”.