by Jill | Nov 22, 2022 | Adventure Sessions
Welcoming Back the Adventure Sessions in Summer 2022 Whenever Zero Ceiling talks about our programs, we are always surprised that there are folks out there who aren’t aware of the different programs that we run for vulnerable and marginalized youth. Well, today we are...
by Jill | Jul 29, 2020 | Adventure Sessions
In 1997, Zero Ceiling brought groups of marginalized youth from Vancouver’s Downtown East Side to Whistler for snowboarding lessons, free of charge. Zero Ceiling’s founder, Chris Winter, had an idea that young people from just down the highway could have a...
by Jill | Aug 20, 2019 | Adventure Sessions, Blog, Core Programming
Over the next few weeks, we will be digging deep into some of the most important, transformative aspects of our programs. First off, let’s talk about outdoor recreation — a crucial method of helping participants overcome barriers and become self-sufficient. When...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Aug 7, 2019 | Adventure Sessions, Blog
In May and June, we hosted nine Adventure Sessions for young people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. That’s four days of downhill biking lessons in Whistler Mountain Bike Park, and five days of high-flying adventures with Superfly Ziplines. More than...
by Jill | May 15, 2019 | Adventure Sessions
The sun is shining. Allergies are back in full force, and so are cyclists in spandex. But that means our Summer Adventure Sessions are back, too! (Read more about the Adventure Sessions on our blog.) What is a Summer Adventure Session? Between May, June and September,...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Jan 15, 2018 | Adventure Sessions
Our Adventure Sessions are back! From January to April, we’re offering young people the chance to visit Whistler for a day and learn to snowboard. The sessions are aimed at 16-24 year olds who have experienced homelessness or unstable housing. Shelters and youth...
