Photos from 14 Days....

These students asked me to post their photos on Facebook, so I think it would be okay with them if I posted them here. These were some special students.

We sang a lot on the course. Favorites included, "Ain't no mountain high enough," "And I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more..." "Benny and the Jets..." and some more contemporary dirty songs. The boys sang under the tarp every night-- some songs that are on the radio, but also (EVERY NIGHT) The Star Spangled Banner.

These guys accidently switched raingear.

Happy on the top of Black Balsam.

We love Art Loeb.

Fearless co-instructors. The weird positive one and the quiet nice one.

Dangle Trio....

We were tired by the last day.

Ready to go home.

Observation From a Party

Her smiling costume
His sweet manipulation
Why is he an ass?





This is a random haiku about a friend (maybe?) of mine and a cool young lady.

Stay tuned for more thoughts.

14 day. 14 year olds

I just finished my 14 day course today. It was fabulous and funny. While there are many stories, I'm wiped tonight and running a 7 mile event at 6am tomorrow. For now, here are two of my favorite quotes:

An observation from one of our student Journalists:
"Today in my opinion, was the funnest day so far. I think it was the funnest because we went climbing."

A conversation with one 13 year old on day 2 of course:
He: "I have a headache."
Me: "Maybe it's because you are dehydrated."
He: "What's the elevation here?"
Me: "Well, according to our topo maps, we are at 2800 feet."
He (in all seriousness): "Maybe it's the altitude."

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Look forward to hearing the news and notes of the last two weeks from the world outside of the woods.