Wild Walks FAQ's 

Wild Walks generally occur in remote, coastal areas of British Columbia, Canada. The final location is subject to change based on weather conditions. For example, a trip that occurred in July 2021 would not have been possible in July 2022 because the ice on the lake had not melted enough for the float plane to land. Due to the sensitive nature of the environments these trips occur in, their exact locations are not shared publicly. In order to be able to facilitate & experience Wild Walks we need to keep them just that, wild.

You will not have a cell phone signal the entire time you are on the trip. That's how remote. On some trips, you will see other humans. On other trips, it is highly unlikely to see another human outside of the group. Graham carries satellite communication.

Hopefully! And from a safe distance. Wildlife are part of the experience. On previous trips the following wildlife has been safely observed: Coastal sea wolves, black bears, deer, Roosevelt elk, mountain goats, several species of raptors (eagles, hawks, falcons, etc), sea otters, seals, sea lions, whales and more!

Safety is prioritized above & beyond everything and guides all decision making. The mandatory gear list includes first aid kit, bear spray, and bear bangers.

Graham also carries two (2) different satellite communication devices. One is either a SpotX or Zoleo 2-Way Satellite Messenger. One is an Inmarsat IsatPhone 2 satellite phone. Both devices maintain active subscriptions to SOS geolocation GPS services. All trip members are briefed on how to use them in the unlikely event they need to be used.

A weather update is provided to Graham via satellite communication twice daily.

Trips are generally 4 - 5 days in length not including travel to the launch point. 

Wild Walks are not intended to be gruelling. A minimum fitness threshold would be running 10km in less than 80 minutes or walking 8km in less than 2 hours. Training plans can be provided.

You should expect to be hiking for 3 - 5 hours each day. You will need to be able to carry a 16kg - 18kg (35lb - 40lb) backpack on Day 1. Don't worry. It'll get lighter each day.

A mandatory & optional gear list is provided. This includes recommended meal plans. Participants are required to provide their own food in consultation with Graham. All gear and food must be submitted and approved no less than one week prior to departure.

On coastal trips, a typical day begins with optional wildlife viewing at dawn. Breakfast follows, we pack up camp, and begin the day's hike. Hiking distances can be 5km - 15km. Breaks / check-ins occur every 45' - 90' of hiking. Arrival at camp is followed by: setting up camp, free time usually spent journaling, swimming, dinner, guided conversation, briefing the following day, and optional wildlife viewing.

Mountain and basecamp trips will be largely similar. Some trips will have rest days built in.

The coaching happens throughout the day and at designated times. By keeping the group small (sometimes 1:1) there is ample time throughout each day for coaching and reflection.