In 2003, New Hampshire Fish and Game and the White Mountain National Forest launched the hikeSafe program with the goal of preparing hikers and increasing safety in the White Mountains. There are several components to the program, some of which are the Hiker Responsibility Code, the voluntary hikeSafe Card, and a gear list affectionately called …
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Podcast with School of the Forest
I stepped out of my comfort zone recently and recorded a podcast with Christopher Russell of School of the Forest. I am thankful for the opportunity to discuss First Mag programming and a few aspects of working in this industry. You can listen wherever you access your podcasts or find it at The School Of …
Working with Vermont Huts Association
This summer First Magnitude Wilderness Programs will be teaching for Vermont Huts Association in their F.O.R.E.S.T. Program. This organization is developing a network of backcountry shelters in the Green Mountains of Vermont and the F.O.R.E.S.T. Program specifically serves underrepresented communities by offering overnight outings at one of the huts at zero cost to the participants. …
Wilderness First Aid
First Magnitude Wilderness Programs is teaming up with Rick Swain of The SCROLL and I am beyond excited to announce that we will be offering a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) class during the third session of our Fall/Winter program called First Rodeo. Check out the program description here: First Rodeo Rick is a SOLO certified …
Acorns as Food
I have been making acorn flour for eight years or so and it truly is one of those tasks where the journey is the goal. Despite having a delicious, nutty aroma and making what I consider some of the best tasting bread (the cool factor plays a role in this), it is the process that …
Preparing or Repairing
“Prepping” is a cultural movement that is often represented as something practiced by a fringe group of paranoid individuals. This is unfair, perhaps, given that not so many decades ago being prepared was the normal way of life. Having food security was a top priority. My great-grandmother, who lived alone when I knew her, had …
Summer 2019 Wilderness Programs
I had a blast running the wilderness skills program last week at the Libby Museum. Thanks to Josh from G.A.L.A. and Alana and Gabby from the Libby Museum for coordinating, hosting, and assisting with this fun program. Check out @libbymuseum and @galacommunity on Instagram for photos. Next week I will be running the “Be a …
Wilderness Skills at the Libby Museum
I have the privilege of teaching the “Wilderness Skills Week” at the Libby Museum, in partnership with GALA Community, in Wolfeboro, NH this summer. The course is for youth ages 11-14 and runs from June 24th to June 28th, 2019. We will cover knife use and safety, outdoor cooking, shelter building, plant and tree identification, …
