Spirit of Exploration Trips, funded by Pacific Spirit Foundation
We believe in the power of the outdoors to inspire, heal, and transform lives. Thanks to the generosity of the Pacific Spirit Foundation, we are excited to introduce the Spirit of Exploration Trips, an initiative that will give youth in our programs the opportunity to explore the great outdoors on their spring adventures over the next three years.
The Pacific Spirit Foundation is a proud family foundation established by the Muench family, who have been dedicated supporters of Take a Hike since 2015. Their commitment to our mission goes beyond philanthropy—Beverley Muench, one of the Foundation Directors, even spent years volunteering in our original Vancouver program. For the Muench family, the great outdoors is more than just a place—it’s a sanctuary. As Beverley describes it, the outdoors is “her church,” a space for learning, physical exercise, and a spiritual reset.
Spirit of Exploration Trips, funded by Pacific Spirit Foundation
Celebrating a Wonderful Partnership
For the next three years, all Spring Trips at Take a Hike will be named Spirit of Exploration Trips, funded by Pacific Spirit Foundation. These trips will offer youth the chance to immerse themselves in nature, develop resilience, build meaningful relationships, and experience personal growth in the outdoors.
To commemorate this partnership, the Pacific Spirit Foundation is collaborating with Take a Hike youth to create a unique logo for Spirit of Exploration Trips. Designed by a talented youth artist, it will soon be featured on our page and printed on custom toques gifted to all Take a Hike youth, serving as a tangible reminder of their journey and the Muench family’s generosity.
A Life-Changing Experience
These spring trips provide a much-needed opportunity for the youth in our program to step away from daily stresses, find solace in nature, and develop life skills that will guide them long after their time at Take a Hike.
Youth form meaningful bonds with peers under the guidance of caring adults. Whether sharing campfire stories, setting up camp together, or supporting one another through challenges, these experiences foster a deep sense of belonging community.
We are endlessly grateful for the Pacific Spirt Foundation’s generosity and outside-the-box approach to philanthropy which will provide hundreds of youths with the life-changing opportunity to learn to and from the land.
