“Wander here a whole summer, if you can. Thousands of God’s wild blessings will search you and soak you as if your were a sponge, and the big days will go uncounted. If you are business-tangled, and so burdened with duty that only tweeks can be got out of the heavy laden year, then go … Continue reading Glacier National Park Part 1: Remembering our first trip.
WRFA-Wilderness and Remote First Aid Certification weekend!
Wilderness and Remote First Aid, CPR, AED certification is 18-20 hours of intense training packed into two or three days. As a leader of High Adventure treks with Scouts, I am required to take it every two years. Last weekend was my 3rd time going through the course and I learn something new every time. … Continue reading WRFA-Wilderness and Remote First Aid Certification weekend!
Micro-adventures, Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 and Women’s Serrana Sleeping Bag gear review!
And at the end of the day (or week), Your feet should be dirty, Your hair messy And your eyes sparkling ~Author Unknown So....it's Thursday and my hair is still a mess, I keep finding dirt under my nails and my eyes are definitely sparkling; stronger, braver and wiser. Last week started with a trip … Continue reading Micro-adventures, Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 and Women’s Serrana Sleeping Bag gear review!
A Post About Packing
I've done a packing Demo for my Scouts for the last 3 years and every year, it gets easier. Next week I get to do a Backpacking Demo for a room full of regional Scout leaders! (They pack the heaviest). Here's a 38 second packing video I made as I was getting my gear ready for … Continue reading A Post About Packing
Isle Royale Part 3: Prepping and Packing!
Here's the 3rd installment of our backpacking trip to Isle Royale National Park! This post will focus a little more on planning and packing for our backpacking adventure! Know your facts about where you can and can't stay: Group camping: Like most NPS Backpacking sites, there are regulations on how many people can stay in a … Continue reading Isle Royale Part 3: Prepping and Packing!
Isle Royale Part 2: Training Hikes
As promised, here is the follow up post to Part 1 with a few helpful tips on how we prepared physically for our trip! Our training locations were based the following: Sturdy trail, able to withstand a large group hiking on it Nearby for easy access Accessible to all levels since we would be focusing on distance and … Continue reading Isle Royale Part 2: Training Hikes
Backpacking in Isle Royale National Park: Part 1
I’m pretty stoked to finally get to share about our backpacking trip last year to Isle Royale National Park! There a ton of resources out there to help you plan your trip, but my perspective is of a thrifty Scout Leader that went with a large group of youth backpacking for a week. The trip went … Continue reading Backpacking in Isle Royale National Park: Part 1
52 Hike Challenge
Challenge accepted! Just signed up for the 2017 52 Hike Challenge. If you are looking for a reason to get out more this year, get in shape or just brag about hiking 52 hikes...check it out! Lets go! THE 52 HIKE CHALLENGE IS A GLOBAL MOVEMENT INSPIRING YOU TO TAKE A PERSONAL JOURNEY TO DISCOVER … Continue reading 52 Hike Challenge
#likeascout
Today is the 107th Birthday of the BSA Scouting movement in America. As a seasoned scout leader, I spent more time reflecting on what it truly means to be a Scout today than I have in the past. I woke up bound and determined to do a good turn and dutifully post it on social … Continue reading #likeascout
Winter Fun at the Luminary Loppet
This weekend is the LOPPET...this Scandinavian word, like 'Uff Dah', always brings a smile to my face. One of my all-time favorite winter traditions is the Luminary Loppet which is held on a frozen Lake of the Isles in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis. The Luminary Loppet is hard to describe, it's a little like being … Continue reading Winter Fun at the Luminary Loppet
Hiking! Getting Started
Often people will tell me they want to get into hiking but aren't sure where to start. Many of them are parents with little ones or those who just haven't been out in a while. If that’s you, or you are just looking for a place to start, here are a couple of tips and locations. … Continue reading Hiking! Getting Started