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A new decade is here. A new do’ for the website. And new programs offered… We know this is going to be the best decade yet. As we reflect on this past decade, we are grateful for all that has become a reality. A backpacking business that has grown into Read more…
Being a public school teacher is hard work. Middle schoolers are constantly testing the boundaries, more and more demands are placed on the shoulders of teachers by administrators, and often it feels like we are fighting this uphill battle with limited support from parents and the community. I say this as Read more…
The 2018 backpacking season has been filled to the brim with smiles, jaw-dropping scenery, and making new friends. Here’s a fantastic video made by our trekkers, Chay Chay Ice and the Trail Gang. They kept the song a secret from our trail crew during our hike on the John Muir Trail Read more…
From the one lane bridges on the windy mountain roads to the rocky coastline, the snow capped peaks to the dense beech forests, and the rugged hiking trails to the gushing waterfalls – New Zealand is one of the most scenic countries we have set foot in. The overwhelming beauty Read more…