Another writer competing in the Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest is Peter Jerdo. This young man recounts his homecoming to Westport, NY from college, and the very day of his return he goes hiking on the one of the abundant wilderness trails in the area. His … [Read more...] about Coming Home
Recreation
It Continues to Spring (or Sprung?)
"Thunderstorms came. Yesterday, another notch on the post of 'what defines spring' was violently slashed as lightning dotted the turbulent skies in the middle of the afternoon. As we began our afternoon activities, we heard the first rumblings and quickly acted switching one … [Read more...] about It Continues to Spring (or Sprung?)
The Crux Climbing Season Closing
The Crux is pleased to announce that they have a new website: www.climbthecrux.com! The Crux would like thank everyone for a great year, and they would like to keep you in the loop for next season. To do that, they are offering one free climbing voucher to each person who … [Read more...] about The Crux Climbing Season Closing
Making Learning Natural: Here We Go!
"Yes, I know; I missed a week. I am sure one of you are disappointed. But, the spring season was dropped into 4th gear, as it always is, on day one. The entire instructing staff and Krista spent a few days in the woods last week bonding, eating, hiking and getting to know each … [Read more...] about Making Learning Natural: Here We Go!
The Ides of March at PMOEC
"PMOEC has a topographical map. It is a beautiful scale version of Long Pond and the surrounding mountains and hills that all drain water into our home body of water. There is even a small marking on the topographical map for Camp Poka-moonshine. Truly beggars cannot be choosers … [Read more...] about The Ides of March at PMOEC