Taking the Lead
For those of you following the progression of the Parks Climate Challenge 2009 participants, you will be glad to hear that the talented and empowered youth are …
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For those of you following the progression of the Parks Climate Challenge 2009 participants, you will be glad to hear that the talented and empowered youth are …
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Fresh snow on Mt. Baker, night time lows near 20 degrees in the mountains, and forecasts calling for snow below 3,000 feet; we had to go skiing.
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It is as simple as taking some time for yourself. So often are we scheduled from dawn until dusk, moving from meeting to meeting, checking the clock …
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One of the trickiest parts of being an instructor during a Mountain School session is how to properly transition from boisterous, high-energy games and songs to more …
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Why do leaves change colors in autumn? While some cultures found the answers in the stars, Mountain School students can find the answer on their breakfast plate.
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“Eyes on the side like to hide. Eyes on the front like to hunt.” With rhymes like these, we begin to introduce students to the energy relationships …
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We’ve just now wrapped up our final events of our North Cascades Wild 2009 season. And what a season it’s been! Forty-seven students from Skagit, Lake Forest …
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The rain, at first, came sweet and softly as if to tease, as if to taunt me. Light moisture perched upon my shoulder gave subtle call to …
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On October 24th 2009 communities around the world are taking a day to mobilize citizens and create a movement to stop the climate crisis. Locally, North Cascades …
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The morning of September 27th was one of those mornings that you wake up, look out the window and know instantly that there is nothing keepin’ you …
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