What We Study
During preparation and actual trip deployment, we may work on some of these things, and more.
- Trips with young participants seek to relate formal school curriculum to the real world
- Adult trips feature group dynamic applications
Personal…. Introspection. Spiritual awareness. Priorities. Time.
Mental….Write. Plan. Conserve.
Natural…. Animals. Plants. Water. Rocks. Stars.
Historical….Native Americans. Westward expansion. Cultural Anthropology. Mines.
Group Dynamics….Self Reliance. Team Building. Leadership. Emergent Processes. Decision Making.
Mechanical….Map Reading, route orientation and compass. Weather. Gear selection, use and care. Statistics.
Practical….Safety & first aid. Diet & nutritition. Photography. Logistics. Project management.
Philosophical….Life lessons and general applications. Middle Fork philosophy.
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