This week, we spent a good chunk of time talking about gear in preparation for our upcoming camping trip next weekend. We learned about high-tech camping gear such as backpacks, tents, stoves, and modern fire methods and low-tech alternatives such as blanket packs, poncho shelters, coffee can stoves, and friction fire. Above, Ashley is demonstrating… Read more »
This just in…We voted today in class to address invasive plants and noxious weeds for our Action Project/4-Days in May event. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will continue to research invasive plants, like Myrtle Spurge listed above, and collaborate with organizations in Boulder County to address this important environmental issue affecting… Read more »
Today we were fortunate to go on an Environmental Issue Hike with Valerie Tierce, a Ranger/Naturalist from the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks. We covered a variety of environmental issues affecting Boulder including invasive plants such as myrtle spurge, other invasive species such as the New Zealand Mud Snail, erosion and social… Read more »
This week we began brainstorming the environmental issues affecting Boulder County and some possible projects we could implement for 4-Days of May. If you would like to add an issue to the list, please post a comment below: Fire mitigation – Thinning projects, hauling slash, educate folks about how to reduce their fire danger. New… Read more »
Another Community Adventure Program is in full swing as we spring into spring. On Friday, we took a hike up to Chautauqua Park to learn about nature awareness. We tapped into our wide-angle vision, learned the proper stalking technique, and then practiced our new skills by participating in the 360 degree stalking activity. We look… Read more »
As we begin a new quarter with the CAP, I wanted to get a sense of your thoughts about a few topics that pertain to this class. There are no wrong answers, so please answer openly and honestly and don’t worry about trying to impress me. Just speak your mind. Please click on the survey… Read more »
On Tuesday, we met Alex Hearn, a volunteer with the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group. Students applied their outdoor leadership skills to complete a mock rescue scenario. Drew seriously injured his leg and ankle while hiking about 6 miles from a trailhead with 2 hours of light left. Given the muddy terrain, it was much harder… Read more »
CAP would like to thank Halsted Morris of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center for coming to visit our class and enlighten us about travelling in Avalanche Terrain. We are looking forward to putting our skills to the test in the field on our second overnight next weekend where we will talk about avalanche terrain analysis,… Read more »
Eric Malmborg, Rachel’s father, sent me this cool tundra cam on top of Niwot Ridge, which is very close to where we went on our winter camping trip last weekend. You can control the camera and zoom in on different areas up there. Enjoy! INSTAAR Tundra Cam II
On Friday, we were fortunate to meet Gary Neptune, world-class mountaineer and owner of Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder, CO. Gary took us on a personal tour of the Neptune Museum and educated us about the historical significance of the evolution of outdoor gear and equipment. This was a really cool opportunity to learn from a… Read more »
