Bring Teamwork, Leadership, and Adventure to Life at Loon Lake
Custom-designed experiential adventure programs for school and youth groups — delivered by Pinnacle Pursuits at Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre in Maple Ridge, BC.
Since 1997  |  300,000+ Participants  |  350+ Schools & Organizations  | Programs in 11 Countries
Shared Experiences. Lasting Impact.
Unique experiences that inspire thought, build relationships, and develop valuable life skills
Pinnacle Pursuits designs engaging, facilitated experiences that combine adventure, experiential learning, and purposeful group development. Programs are customized around your students, learning goals, group dynamics, and time at Loon Lake.
- Build stronger connections
- Develop leadership
- Increase confidence
- Encourage collaboration
- Challenge students in new ways
- Create lasting memories
Choose Your Own Adventure
Break away from the everyday and experience the best of outdoor adventure at Loon Lake. Choose from a variety of activities listed below, then let Pinnacle Pursuits help you build the right combination of challenge, teamwork, and fun for your group.
HIGH ROPES
Currently under renovation until Spring 2027
While wearing a harness and attached to a belay system, participants climb to platforms then navigate a series of obstacles 35 feet up off the ground. High Ropes provides the perfect medium to develop personal leadership, build confidence, and foster team support.
2 Staff Required
ROCK CLIMBING
Participants test their strengths while learning basic climbing techniques, professional belay methods, bouldering strategies, and spotting considerations. Rock climbing is symbolic of goal setting, personal challenge, and celebration.Â
1 Staff Required
LOW ROPES
Currently under renovation until Spring 2027
A series of obstacles 2-3 feet above the forest floor featuring cables, ropes, and wooden platforms. Low ropes consists of intentionally facilitated exercises designed to challenge individuals and groups to work together, communicate effectively, problem-solve, and build trust.
1 Staff Required
CANOEING
In one of Canada’s most traditional pastimes, participants learn effective paddling techniques, master communication, play games, and discover the beautiful flora and fauna of Loon Lake from the water.
2 Staff Required
ARCHERY
In this highly enjoyable and historically significant sport, participants first learn bow and arrow anatomy and techniques, then move to shooting practice and games. Safety, goal setting, and personal challenge are key features of archery.
1 Staff Required
RAPPELLING
Participants learn the technical skills of self-belaying and how to control their descent as they enjoy the courage and confidence that rappelling down an 80-foot natural rock face overlooking the lake provides. Rappelling at Loon Lake is a truly thrilling experience!
2 Staff Required
RAFT-BUILDING
Using a variety of supplies, participants learn the components of designing and building a functional raft. Raft-Building requires groups to work together, communicate clearly, and strategize in order to keep afloat!
1 Staff Required
ORIENTEERING
Participants learn how to use a map and compass before going on a scavenger hunt that leads them to hidden check points around Loon Lake. Groups learn the value of effective teamwork as they navigate the trails and complete challenges together along the way.
1 Staff Required
SHELTER-BUILDING
Participants start by learning which factors make or break a shelter as well as the techniques necessary for creating a sturdy shelter in the middle of the forest. Groups then work together to design and build their own shelters using only a tarp, ropes, rocks, and branches.
1 Staff Required
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Challenge. Learn. Connect. Grow.
At Pinnacle Pursuits, we believe meaningful growth happens when people feel safe enough to explore, supported enough to take a risk and engaged enough to learn through experience.
We create experiences that invite young people to connect with others, challenge themselves, discover new strengths, and turn moments of adventure into learning they can carry forward.
More Ways to Connect, Learn, and Play
From high-energy team-building and icebreakers to facilitated play, conferences, and indoor or outdoor group experiences, Pinnacle Pursuits offers flexible programs designed to bring people together.
TEAM SPIRIT CHALLENGE
High-energy team challenges
WILDSKILLS™
Shelter-building, navigation, first-aid, knot-tying, and trip planning
LEADERSHIP & LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS
Build leadership, communication, resilience, and life skills
EARTH & WATER, LAND & SEA
Land-based activities combined with Voyageur Canoeing, First Nations Canoeing, or Dragon Boating
ICEBREAKERS & ENERGIZERS
Help students get to know one another, build confidence, and feel part of the group
SERIOUS PLAY
Experiences that combine purposeful play with teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and reflection
AMAZING ADVENTURE RACE
Working in teams, students use maps, clues, and teamwork to navigate in search of interactive checkpoint challenges
Loon Lake, Where Adventure Learning Lives
Surrounded by forest, lake, and wilderness, Loon Lake gives young people the space to step outside their everyday environment, try something new, and connect differently with themselves and each other.
Pinnacle Pursuits brings that setting to life through intentionally designed experiences that combine adventure, challenge, reflection, and fun.
Learning Through Experience
Depending on your group's goals and needs, we can take the experience further through purposeful reflection and discussion.
Pinnacle Pursuits programs are grounded in experiential learning: learning through active participation, challenge, reflection, and shared experience. Programs are intentionally designed around each group’s goals, with facilitation and reflection integrated where they add value.
Depending on the program and desired outcomes, participants may be encouraged to reflect on what happened, identify meaningful connections, and consider how their learning can be applied beyond the experience.
Built Around Your Group
No two groups are exactly alike, and neither are our programs.
Whether you’re planning for one class, an entire grade, a student leadership group or a school-wide experience, Pinnacle Pursuits can tailor the program around your group size, age, objectives, schedule, and desired outcomes.
- 20 students or 200+
- Half-day, full-day, or multi-day
- One activity or a fully integrated program
- Adventure, learning, team building, or a combination
AWARD-WINNING EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS
Experience You Can Trust
Programs built on nearly three decades of experience, purposeful facilitation, and a commitment to safe, meaningful learning.
Programs Built for Your Group
Programs shaped around group dynamics, age, learning objectives, school values, and desired outcomes.
Professional Facilitators
High-quality facilitation and instruction designed to keep participants actively engaged.
Safety & Risk Management
Established operating standards, professional practices, and appropriate activity-specific risk management.
Learning That Transfers
Experiences designed to help participants connect what happens in the program to relationships, leadership, school, and everyday life.
SAFE. Â FUN. Â INCLUSIVE. Â MEMORABLE.
Experience with Diverse Groups & Communities
Pinnacle Pursuits has worked with students and communities across a wide range of ages, cultures, learning styles, abilities, group dynamics, and program objectives. Our approach is intentionally adaptable, helping facilitators meet each group where they are.
Our experience includes longstanding work with First Nations and Indigenous communities, public and independent schools, Catholic schools, youth organizations, and community groups.
Helping Youth Groups Grow, Year After Year
Tomekichi Homma Elementary School
“The event was a total hit - we really saw the students working together, having fun, and finishing the year with amazing memories! You really helped bring out the best energy in everyone!”
Genie Schaap, PAC Chair
Meadowridge School
“Pinnacle Pursuits is a forward thinking, outside the box company that strives to bring the best out of everyone and everything life has to offer. A fantastic company to work with!”
Steve Olah, Principal
Camp Goodtimes, Canadian Cancer Society
“Pinnacle Pursuits is a great company doing amazing things to change people’s lives.”Â
David MacKenzie, Camp Director
John Knox Christian School
“Once again we were wowed by your structure and program! Thank you for accomplishing the goals we wanted our students to experience.”Â
Paul Tigchelaar, Principal
Guided by Recognized Industry Standards
Our practices draw on standards and guidance established by leading organizations in experiential education, challenge-course operations, and camp programming. Inclusion here does not imply accreditation or affiliation.
What Happens Next?
Step 1
Tell Us About Your Group
Share your dates, group size, age range and what you'd like participants to gain from the experience.
Step 2
We Design Your Program
We'll recommend the right mix of activities and facilitated experiences for your goals, schedule, and budget.
Step 3
Enjoy Your Loon Lake Experience
We take care of the programming so you can focus on your group.
Explore Your Possibilities at Loon Lake
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