A decent waterproof jacket (dark or natural colour preferred)
Synthetic or wool trousers/pants in a dark or neutral colour (we have waterproof trousers we can lend you)
Two warm layers (that fit under your outer jacket)
Waterproof hiking shoes or boots (not trainers). Hiking boots preferred.
Warm hat and gloves (though we have spares)
Sunglasses (recommended for all seasons)
What to bring on your holiday
Compact binoculars (but you may prefer to bring your own)
Metal water bottles
Hiking poles
Gaiters
Waterproof trousers for rafting
All rafting gear
Tea and coffee
Fast wireless internet
Telephone service
Bird guides
Nature library
Towels and linens
Gels, creams and soaps
Hairdryers
Crocs
Slippers
What we don’t offer
Laundry services
Speciality drinks
In The Sunday Times
“If you are inclined towards experiencing pristine wilderness, you will be hard-pressed to beat a few days at Wild Bear Lodge in British Columbia’s Selkirk Mountains. Or if, like me, you are an urban beast whose love affair with the wild is limited to watching David Attenborough, then you should try it, for it is quite an eye-opener.”