Projects

Nicole Ulrich

Equine specialist, horse trainer and farrier… Nicole Ulrich was born and raised in Switzerland and moved to Quesnel, BC when she was 23 years old. Spending her first summer in the Chilcotin, she came across many Cayuse horses and she loved their hardiness. Working as a farrier in Switzerland, Nicole knew what people there were …

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Benny William

One of the last standing Elder Cowboys Age 75, Benny is a former Chief and is the most active and traditional Cowboy Elder within the Xeni Gwet’in.  He’s held in high esteem by his community, as ancient native life is steeped deep in his DNA.  He’s a gentlemen in his ways with a quick whit, …

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Dylan M. Lares

Enthused outdoorsman and Motor Head, Dylan now 17 is well versed with the offgrid and remote living life, with his own sophisticated twist. Raised in remote in the wilds of British Columbia, Canada his last 12 years, he has an unbridled passion for being outside and tinkering on anything that burns fuel. Dylan appreciates horses, …

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Lara A. Lares

Sous Chef, Assistant Manager, and Digital Data Manager Lara has lived in Nemiah since she was 7 years old, giving her a unique worldview and set of skills. “When you live in the remote wilderness for long enough, especially as a kid, you learn a lot about the natural world. I’ve learned quite a few …

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Nicole M. Lares

Domestic Engineer and Master Homemaker Nicole is the glue that holds everything together! She takes care of the home, ranch, and our loving family. A true southern bell who prefers to be identified as a Georgia Peach. Born in Atlanta, Georgia USA Nicole is all things southern and runs her home and family by the …

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Steve Quilt & Meranda Lee Ekman

Wranglers Steve Quilt Steve Quilt, 34, grew up around horses so it’s his lifestyle and there isn’t much he can’t do with or on a horse. He not only trains them but he’s an up-and-coming farrier as well. Around the corrals, he’s known as the guy that will “get on” for the sake of giving …

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Keith Koepke

Photographer and film creator Keith is likely the most gentleman and polite individual you will ever meet and a local favorite. He’s intelligent and well versed on the lands as well as with a camera in his hands. An incredible outdoorsman, when he’s not contract working with a camera or producing his own material, he …

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Mike Hawkridge

Cowboy – Big Game Guide – Rancher http://www.alphadogoutdoors.ca/home.php Cowboy/big game guide/rancher and age (no one really knows for sure). Mike grew up in a remote area of central BC and still finds comfort in things many consider wild. Horses and wilderness were the main influencers. It’s no surprise that once he finished school, Mike saddled …

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Michael Lares

Rancher – Aspiring Cowboy A decorated US Navy Deep Sea Diver with a 25 year adrenaline filled underwater construction, salvage and commercial diving career, in which 20 years I was owner/operator of my own firm. It’s a small elite group, and a career I am very proud of. It challenged and stretched me to my …

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Emery Phillips

Old School Cowboy Age 59, Native Cowboy runs deep in his blood.  Considered a rough neck, Emery embraces all that is culturally significant and is a full on old school Cowboy.  Born to a Native Mother and White Cowboy Father, Emery grew up fighting for his right to be where he is, and used the …

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