A dedicated family man and proud member of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Jamie Collins was also an avid outdoorsman, a tireless mentor and a friend to…
Alum and Inuit paddler Noah Nochasak is living his dream, providing kayak-building and paddling skills courses to supplement western learning in northern communities. Read more
Alum and Sun Peaks Resort Director of Communications Christina Antoniak speaks with Radio NL about upcoming events celebrating the 25-year anniversary of the Sun Peaks…
Many people scan and sign a waiver without understanding it, but the courts make clear that people who sign a contract are bound to it.…
Olympic-level skier, guide and alum Christina Lustenberger has built a career—and a life—on toughness and a preternatural ability to ski through technical terrain. Now she…
By Kim Van Haren Using nature as a teaching or learning tool isn’t new. Research has shown that a therapeutic application of nature and outdoor…
Polar microbiologist and researcher Madison Ellis (BSc ’18) is one of TRU’s seriously amazing alumni. She recently shared a snippet of her Arctic journey through…
Former Adventure Studies faculty member Brad Harrison and current student Madison Adams focus on practising avalanche safety skills and managing avalanche risk at Sun Peaks. Read…
Eighteen students in the Adventure Studies program have completed three seasons worth of work retrofitting and cleaning a number of popular rock climbing walls, making…
A new program is creating opportunities for Indigenous youth to enter the guiding industry. Mustang Powder Cat Skiing in the Shuswap and TRU are funding…
From building trails to building relationships, support from Sun Peaks Resort is forging connections with Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students. Last year, Sun Peaks Resort…
A rugged landscape, varied terrain and endless kilometres of adventure await outdoor enthusiasts living in and visiting the Kamloops area. Having the desire to explore…
TRU alum Noah Nochasak has been recognized with the 2023 Jim Price Passion for Paddling Award from Paddle Newfoundland and Labrador. The award is presented…
The deep-sea tourism industry is growing—and unregulated. Adventure Studies faculty member Jon Heshka provides insight. Read more
Adventure Studies faculty member Jerry Isaak speaks with 630 CHED about the missing Titanic submersible, and why people are drawn to high-risk tourism activities. Interview -…
Starting a new chapter in life inevitably causes stress. When that new chapter involves relocating, potential stressors increase. Now imagine that journey involves travelling to…
Student award criteria often involves good grades, community involvement or volunteerism, but a unique new financial award for students in TRU’s Adventure Guide Program goes…
Matt and Lisa fell in love over gelato and now bring love to others with delicious, made in-house, decadent ice cream. Their love story began…
Embracing her place within the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc people while pursuing a life of adventure is central to who 20-year-old Thompson Rivers University (TRU) student…
[caption id="attachment_2974153" align="alignright" width="393"] Using drone technology, TRU student and professional photographer Riley Schutz captured footage of riders making their way down the trails.[/caption] If…
