All photos courtesy of my amazing daughter, Carli who trekked 25 miles of coastline on the Olympic Peninsula this week. Congratulations Carli! Mountains of gratitude to the adult chaperones who made this life-shifting trip possible for 12 8th grade kids. Carli was one of three girls in this quarter's program, and she had never (to my knowledge) walked 5 miles, let alone carrying a 30-pound pack for 25 miles. She returned tonight in great spirits and intact, telling me how useful a Swiss Army knife is and that non-dehydrated food tastes incredible!
For more information on the Native petroglyphs photographed, look at E (Makah) on the following link: A Gallery of Northwest Petroglyphs
I know my heart is with outdoor education in some form, that I have incredible endurance even if not athleticism, and that I need to get more hands on training if I am to ever attract and lead groups confidently. To that end, I have been looking at the many opportunities in Washington State to get further skill training and wilderness medicine training. I have not been able to afford a tent or pack, which is one reason this Adventure Ed program was invaluable to my family, but I intend to make every effort to do some trekking with my now experienced daughter next year.
For more information on the Native petroglyphs photographed, look at E (Makah) on the following link: A Gallery of Northwest Petroglyphs
I know my heart is with outdoor education in some form, that I have incredible endurance even if not athleticism, and that I need to get more hands on training if I am to ever attract and lead groups confidently. To that end, I have been looking at the many opportunities in Washington State to get further skill training and wilderness medicine training. I have not been able to afford a tent or pack, which is one reason this Adventure Ed program was invaluable to my family, but I intend to make every effort to do some trekking with my now experienced daughter next year.
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