Really excited for open water, and looking forward to the friluftsliv program students getting their first round of canoe instruction this weekend. Went out to one of our local haunts here in Guilford, a little lake that’s perfect for students to get their first taste of paddling a canoe. Wanted to check to make sureContinue reading “Getting On The Water For The First Time In 2022 With An Original EM White 20 Foot Guide Canoe”
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Weaving Pack Baskets On The 2021-22 Friluftsliv Immersion Program
Great weekend on the friluftsliv program. Let me introduce you to “Lola”, the very curvaceous basket made by Cindy, one of the students on this years program. I’ve taught pack basket making a couple of different ways, both on a mold and without one, And after this session I’m starting to lean towards always lettingContinue reading “Weaving Pack Baskets On The 2021-22 Friluftsliv Immersion Program”
Registration For The Family Bushcraft Week 2022 Is Almost Full
One of our most popular courses each year is the family bushcraft week, and as usual it gets booked up pretty quickly. We’ve got two spots remaining for this year, so if you and your family are thinking about joining us for this years session register soon. The Family Bushcraft week is a low-key variationContinue reading “Registration For The Family Bushcraft Week 2022 Is Almost Full”
Migratory Birds Are Starting To Arrive Here In Southern Vermont, And That Means Spring Is In Full Swing
Mergansers, Canada geese, redwing blackbirds are all back at weather head hollow, the lake we run a few of our canoe courses at. Feeling like spring. I woke up around 4:00 this morning to head to the dairy farm I help out at during the winter. It was below freezing when I got there, butContinue reading “Migratory Birds Are Starting To Arrive Here In Southern Vermont, And That Means Spring Is In Full Swing”
School Of The Forest Podcast Episode Twenty-Six; “Giving Death Well”: Talking about Spiritual, Thoughtful And Ethical Hunting Practices With Murphy Robinson Of Mountain Song Expeditions (Pt 1 Of 2)
Welcome, In this episode, I’m joined by Murphy Robinson, who runs Mountainsong Expeditions here in Vermont. Murphy and I talk about how they first got involved in working as a guide, what drew them to start Mountainsong, and how that’s developed since.We also touch on the culture of hunting as it exists in modern NorthContinue reading “School Of The Forest Podcast Episode Twenty-Six; “Giving Death Well”: Talking about Spiritual, Thoughtful And Ethical Hunting Practices With Murphy Robinson Of Mountain Song Expeditions (Pt 1 Of 2)”
Start Preparing For Canoe Season. Spring Is Here, And Open Water Will be Right Behind It.
In the last week we’ve been seeing all the signs of spring. The Robins showed up early last week, the broadwing hawks (A migratory species that forms large flocks or “Kettles” when they travel) arrived around the same time, and we were lucky enough to see a large group of them, and yesterday most ofContinue reading “Start Preparing For Canoe Season. Spring Is Here, And Open Water Will be Right Behind It.”
School Of The Forest Podcast Episode Twenty-Five; “The Slow Development Of A Greater Humility In The Travel Experience” Chatting With Bob Henderson About Arne Naess’ 1971 “Anti Expedition” (Pt.3 of 3)
Welcome to the last, and my favorite piece of my conversation with Bob Henderson. Bob and I talk about a mutual admiration for Arne Naess, and his “anti-expedition” to nepal, and how that sort of attitude to the outdoors changes the way people enjoy their time in nature. We go on to chat about Bob’sContinue reading “School Of The Forest Podcast Episode Twenty-Five; “The Slow Development Of A Greater Humility In The Travel Experience” Chatting With Bob Henderson About Arne Naess’ 1971 “Anti Expedition” (Pt.3 of 3)”
Ramblin’ And Rambling (Talking About Friluftsliv While Walking The Trails At The SOTF Campus)
Friluftsliv as a concept is baked into everything we do here at school of the forest, and on a walk with the dog I got thinking about my recent conversation with Bob Henderson, and why big trips are great, but don’t provide the same sense of belonging that simple daily outdoor practices are a betterContinue reading “Ramblin’ And Rambling (Talking About Friluftsliv While Walking The Trails At The SOTF Campus)”
School Of The Forest Podcast Episode Twenty-Three; “A Word Saturated In Values”. Talking About The Elusive Concept Of Friluftsliv, With Author, Outdoor Educator And Guide Bob Henderson (Pt.1 of 3)
Welcome to the school of the forest podcast. This week we’re joined by a really exciting guest, Bob Henderson. I was a little starstruck during this conversation, as Bob’s work was crucial in creating the Friluftsliv year long program, and remains a huge influence on my guiding style, philosophy about experiential education and approach toContinue reading “School Of The Forest Podcast Episode Twenty-Three; “A Word Saturated In Values”. Talking About The Elusive Concept Of Friluftsliv, With Author, Outdoor Educator And Guide Bob Henderson (Pt.1 of 3)”