Written by Kyla Schenk, Program Facilitator
One rainy day in November, an intrepid crew of Vancouver IA participants and staff set out on an overnight journey to Cold Water Ranch near Merritt, BC. The drive was slow but almost as soon as we turned off the highway towards our destination, the clouds broke, the sun peeked through, and we were greeted with beautiful blue skies. A wonderful omen of the weekend to come!
Cold Water Ranch Lodge is a beautiful, fully accessible lodge operated by Abilitas Foundation on the traditional territories of the C’eletkwmx people of the Nlaka’pamux Nation. Warm, cozy vibes and easy access to nature make the lodge a longstanding favourite spot for our participants. Previous trips out to the lodge have tackled adventures like snowshoeing and hiking up to the trappers cabin, but this time around the focus was on relaxation while we built connections and community.