The Canary Club

We believe that the mountains are for everyone, and the Canary Club will help to foster positive connections with mountainous regions amongst all generations.

We recognize the desire to authentically connect, not only to nature but also with each other, to strengthen community and sustain healthy environments. Our home is the mountains, they evoke our being, shape our creativity, invoke a kinder spirit and ultimately inspire us to take the initiative to do more.

The Canary Club program is primarily focused on engaging and influencing youth that are in close geographical proximity to the outdoors. The goal of this program is to provide an outdoor experience to kids who don’t have the means or otherwise the support to do so on their own. Lack of community involvement, lack of constructive use of free time are contributing factors to why kids may struggle. Connecting with mentors and learning the value of the environment they live in is especially important for youth. It’s also an opportunity to appreciate the incredible therapeutic aspects the mountains can bring to their day-to-day lives. We believe that a connection to the mountains will build confidence in our youth and harness a fun and positive experience to the surrounding world.

Our founder, JP Auclair was captured saying that he relished time in high alpine huts - to have time away from it all to unplug and reset. One of the initial Canary Club participants Alex Schreiber unknowingly echoed his thoughts. “It was an escape from daily life,” says Schreiber “Being in the middle of nowhere and listening to the mountains felt really good.”

2022 INFORMATION

LOCATION: 10th Mountain Division Hut, Vail Valley

AI LEADS: Mikey Hovey, Slade, Cogswell, and Greg Obernesser

GUIDING SERVICES/PARTNERS: Paragon Guides and the 10th Mountain Division Huts

RECRUITMENT AREA: Vail Valley

LOCATION: Tilly Jane Hut, Mt. Hood - IN March 22 and OUT March 23, 2022

AI LEADS: Tucker Barney, Smith Optics

GUIDING SERVICES/PARTNERS: Northwest School of Survival, Kaf Adventures, evo, TREW Gear

RECRUITMENT AREA: Portland Metro Area

LOCATION: Whitewater - January/ February 2022

AI LEADS: Andrew Sharp, Armada Skis

GUIDING SERVICES/PARTNERS: Whitewater Ski Resort

RECRUITMENT AREA: Nelson, BC

PAST PROGRAMS

Location: Vail Valley

Dates: March 7-10, 2019; March 9-11, 2020; March 9-11, 2021