Boreal Wilderness Institute

Nice Bear Den in the Foothills of the Canadian Rockies, since it’s summer it was empty

Out this morning with Alberta’s Horse Soldiers to help set a range up, only day I am in Suffield that it rains and I went to the field. It was a good range Recce and the holes for the targets are dug and it was great to see the NCOs happily working a holiday to ensure their RQ Armoured Trooper Course goes smoothly

Time for professional Survival Training, the Online Survival Core Seminar is a wilderness survival course for outdoor enthusiasts & field workers, approved by Alberta Paramedic College for 48 CE credit. Next course runs Sat&Sun July 18&19 9-4MST

Online Survival Core Seminar, Essential Survival Training 2-Day Online Course covering the most essential aspects of Wilderness Survival in Canada

Are you a Hiker, Backpacker or Canoe Tripper, then it's time to take professional Wilderness Survival Training. BWI’s next online Survival Core Seminar runs Sat&Sun July 18&19 9-4MST (Zoom from anywhere)

Online Survival Core Seminar, Essential Survival Training 2-Day Online Course covering the most essential aspects of Wilderness Survival in Canada

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 everyone. I Canoed across 4 provinces, served in the Army, and worked from Coutts AB to the McKenzie Delta and from Labrador to Vancouver Island and this fantastic country and all its people are worth fighting hard for, Forever CANADA

I wonder how many time this occurred in how many locations before Alberta Parks figured out what was occurring, decided they need a sign designed, budgeted for, printed and installed? Things that make you go hum…

Back in the Classroom teaching Wilderness Navigation this week, looking forwards to seeing the mountains again

Still spots left, register today for our world class 5-Days by taking the Complete Wilderness Navigation Course, runs June 15-19 there is no other training like it

Complete Wilderness Navigation Course 5-Day Navigation Course covers Wilderness Route Finding, Topographical Maps, Air Photos, Compass & GPS

GBS 2019 was fantastic but 2028 will be even better, ensure you join us for the next picture

The GBS 2028 Leadership Committee had their first official meeting. They are going to be slowly working on the when and where of the 2028 GBS here in Alberta, Canada. They will be looking at what they want to see happen and how it will be presented. Much to discuss. We will keep you up to date once we have some information.

Group photo of GBS 2019. Do you remember?

I had the honour of receiving my 3 Clasp for my CD today representing 42 years of Service to King & Country