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Guiding Youth While Getting Guided: A Video
BCM volunteers take under-resourced urban teens on “transformative outdoor experiences.” On my trip to Gunnison National Forest, I expected a clear division between mentor and mentored. As it turned out, however, I needed their guidance as much as they needed mine…This video is a glimpse into our journey.
Racing For All The Right Reasons
Imagine mountain biking up a steep ascent and reaching the top only to continue with white-water rafting, running, zip lining, climbing, and rappelling. Now imagine doing all of this with one leg. Or blind. Or paralyzed. Welcome to the 2011 Adventure TEAM Challenge, a race among teams of five that each have at least two disabled members.
Camp Lessons: You Can Still Be Mature In A Chicken Suit
At camp, crazy is cool. Laughter makes anyone beautiful, and the crazier we dance together, the closer we become. Whether you’re a 16-year-old Counselor In Training or the 65-year-old activities director, camp keeps everyone in this limbo between childhood and adulthood.
Biking, Walking, and Climbing Toward a Better Workplace
With their insulated polar water bottle, Product Architects, Inc. has spent seventeen years helping customers maintain healthy lifestyles and now helps its employees do the same. A new health initiative at their Boulder, Colorado, headquarters provides fitness programs and consultations with health professionals for all employees. The initiative has led to fewer employee sick days and better overall health and morale.
Female Friendships are Imperative for Physical Health
Whether you maintain strong friendships with other women may be a life or death situation. Scientists have found that female friendships not only help reduce stress, but they also extend our lifespans and reduce the likelihood of physical problems upon aging.
WAM Takes On The 2011 Teva Mountain Games
If you hear of a four-day festival jam-packed with biking, kayaking, bouldering, rafting, and mud runs, you can be sure the Women’s Adventure crew will be there. The 10th annual Teva Mountain Games kick off tomorrow, and we’re eager to join the fun!
