Vancouver Island. The frontier of Canada’s west coast. From seasides to summits, from coast to windswept coast it is a place of wild, untamed wonder. A land bursting with life, people and their stories in its wilderness. We hope you’ll join Benj Klassen, a 4th generation Islander as he shares stories, resources and conversations about the adventures to be had in this incredible place thousands have called home for generations.
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Vancouver Island. The frontier of Canada’s west coast. From seasides to summits, from coast to windswept coast it is a place of wild, untamed wonder. A land bursting with life, people and their stories in its wilderness. We hope you’ll join Benj Klassen, a 4th generation Islander as he shares stories, resources and conversations about the adventures to be had in this incredible place thousands have called home for generations.
Ep. 18 - Those That Choose to Serve with Paul Berry
The Wild Islander Podcast
42 minutes 21 seconds
3 years ago
Ep. 18 - Those That Choose to Serve with Paul Berry
For any of us that choose the outdoors as our playground and live & play in the wild, it’s astounding to know that there are teams of men & women that voluntarily train year round to save us when we need it most… it’s nothing but humbling when you stop to think about it.
This weeks episode, we have the honour of hearing from the Comox Valley Ground Search & Rescue’s own search manager & society president, Paul Berry. Over the last 25yrs that he’s chosen to serve the communities of the Island and beyond, he has accrued a lifetime of experience that he has graciously taken the time to share a small sliver of on this weeks Wild Islander Podcast episode. Be sure to check out there fundraising efforts for their Roofs for Rescuers campaign at cvgsar.com and also the resources available at adventuresmart.ca for all of your backcountry experiences.
The Wild Islander Podcast
Vancouver Island. The frontier of Canada’s west coast. From seasides to summits, from coast to windswept coast it is a place of wild, untamed wonder. A land bursting with life, people and their stories in its wilderness. We hope you’ll join Benj Klassen, a 4th generation Islander as he shares stories, resources and conversations about the adventures to be had in this incredible place thousands have called home for generations.
