Solstice Recreation and Safety Group Solstice Recreation and Safety Group Solstice Recreation and Safety Group
Contact us for all your Industry Safety Training. We also provide Mountain, Marine and Wildland Fire Training
Solstice Recreation and Safety Group
Solstice Recreation and Safety Group Solstice Recreation and Safety Group Solstice Recreation and Safety Group
Contact us for all your Industry Safety Training. We also provide Mountain, Marine and Wildland Fire Training
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A little about SRG and what we have to offer.
Our Recreation and Safety training programs.
We are pleased to offer a number of Outdoor Recreation, and Industry Safety training programs. We are proud members of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) which regulates Wildland Firefighter, Swift Water Rescue, Hazardous Materials and Rope Rescue Training. We are members of the BC Wilderness Association, BC River Outfitters Association and other great training partners such as the BC Fire Training Officers Association.
We offer all beginner and advanced First Aid training. All WorkafeBC OFA Courses, Canadian Red Cross and the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation courses are included in our training. We offer NFPA standard training in Fire Extinguisher training (NFPA 10) Hazardous Materials Awareness training (NFPA 472), Confined Space Awareness training (NFPA 350) and Rope Rescue Awareness Training (NFPA 1006).
We are also members of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), BC River Outfitters Association and Paddle Canada. We are happy to provide Alpine, Rock Climbing, Rafting, Canoeing and Expedition programs. We train and guide on British Columbia's Northwest and Central Coast. We also utilize key locations in and around Vancouver Island.
Please contact us to discuss you training needs, either scheduled training or your groups onsite training. Contact us at info@solsticerecreationgroup.com
Beautiful Locations
We live, work and play in this region of Western Canada. We know all the hidden gems along the way to your final destination.
Which ever adventure you chose you will experience what truly being in some of the remotest sections of British Columbia and Canada feels like. True wilderness with spectacular wildlife viewing is standard with all trips and expeditions. Rivers, waterfalls, mountains, ocean, and lakes are abundant through-out our region of Canada.
The SRG Team
Ray Hawkes
Ray Hawkes
Ray Hawkes
Ray has both land based and marine based qualifications and guiding experience. Ray brings years of Adventure Guiding and Instruction within BC. As a certified mountain and rock climbing guide. Ray has instructed numberous rock climbing and mountaineering courses and guiding programs. Ray is also an CRC / American Red Cross Emergency Ca
Ray has both land based and marine based qualifications and guiding experience. Ray brings years of Adventure Guiding and Instruction within BC. As a certified mountain and rock climbing guide. Ray has instructed numberous rock climbing and mountaineering courses and guiding programs. Ray is also an CRC / American Red Cross Emergency Care Advanced First Aid Instructor, Canadian Heart and Stroke BLS and First Aid Instructor, Emergency First Response CPR and First Aid Instructor and WorkSafeBC Instructor. As well a certified PADI Divemaster, Paddle Canada Instructor and a unrestricted white water rafting guide and Swift Water Rescue Instructor certifications. Ray holds NFPA Fire Service Instructor, Fire Officer and Fire Inspector certifications as well, bringing over 20 years within the Fire Service to SRG..
Corey Boux
Ray Hawkes
Ray Hawkes
Corey brings both marine and land based certifications and experience. Corey works as both a heli-ski guide and a white water rafting guide based out of Whistler BC. Corey brings years of guiding in both land based and water based activities and is an asset to our team. Corey is Rope Rescue Advacned Technician certified, Swift Water Tech.
Corey brings both marine and land based certifications and experience. Corey works as both a heli-ski guide and a white water rafting guide based out of Whistler BC. Corey brings years of guiding in both land based and water based activities and is an asset to our team. Corey is Rope Rescue Advacned Technician certified, Swift Water Tech. certified, rock climbing instructor and Ski Canada Guide certified. Corey's years of outdoor guiding and instructing shines through in his easy going and professional manor.
Jerome Bourget
Jerome Bourget
Jerome Bourget
Jerome brings a rich combination of Ocean, River and Land experience and qualifications. Jerome's primary career is with the Canadian Forces as a Search and Rescue Technician located at 442 Squadron - CFB Comox. Jerome's professional experience in search and rescue is an asset to all SRG operations. Jerome is a certified paramedic, unr
Jerome brings a rich combination of Ocean, River and Land experience and qualifications. Jerome's primary career is with the Canadian Forces as a Search and Rescue Technician located at 442 Squadron - CFB Comox. Jerome's professional experience in search and rescue is an asset to all SRG operations. Jerome is a certified paramedic, unrestricted raft guide, as well holds numberous Canadian Forces Advanced Rope Rescue Technician, Mountaineering, Scuba Diving and Skydiving certifications. Jerome is currently working at the Canadian Forces SAR Technician training school at CFB Comox as a SAR Tech. Instructor.
Ian Cox
Jerome Bourget
Jerome Bourget
Dr. Cox is a current serving member of the Canadian Forces whom is currently stationed at CFB Esquimalt. Dr. Cox is an avid white water kayaker, rafting guide, rock climber and mountaineer. Ian assists SRG with our expeditions, white water rescue training and other training programs.
Capt. Lauren Ploog - Master Mariner
Lauren will be instructing our SVOP and SDV - BS Marine Training. She brings years of worldly experience within the Marine environment. Lauren has worked onboard the Royal Caribbean International vessel " Freedom of the Seas" and "Quantum of the Sea's". Currently Lauren works for BC Ferries as a Captain on the Alert Bay ferry.
In Lauren's spare time she enjoys cooking, gardening, beachcombing, hiking, kayaking, scuba diving and travelling. We are extremely lucky to have Lauren as a member of the SRG Team.
A Glimpse Into What We See and Do Along Our Journeys.