by Rachel Engle | Apr 4, 2019 | Discipleship
“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.” ~ Psalm 34:8 Are you ready to experience some of the goodness of God? Are you tired, stressed and over worked? Do you feel like your life is lacking purpose but you have to keep...
by Laura Albert | Mar 28, 2019 | Courses, Education
Poop School Basics & Why By: Audrey Stelzer The Lord set the standard for how to poop when outside. Deuteronomy 23: 12-13 says, “You shall also have a place outside the camp and go out there, 13 and you shall have a spade among your tools, and it shall be...
by Laura Albert | Mar 21, 2019 | Courses, Education
An Introduction Wild Edibles Foraging By: Laura Albert Have you ever wondered what it was like in the Garden of Eden? What it looked like, smelled like, felt like? Oh, man I have! I have often wondered how Adam and Eve lived in Eden and how they not only related to...
by Laura Albert | Mar 14, 2019 | Backcountry Cooking, Courses, Education
Earlier this year, we started a blog series about nutritional needs in the backcountry, and the basic food types your body needs. This week we are going to discuss the vital role water plays in outdoor recreation (and life!). Water A person can live approximately...
by Laura Albert | Mar 7, 2019 | Courses, Education
Navigating the cold with Tools, Tips, & Tricks By: Audrey Stelzer Think of the coldest you have ever been… No, really. Stop and think about the absolute coldest you have ever been. What were you hearing? Were you able to feel anymore? Did you get any...
by Laura Albert | Feb 21, 2019 | Discipleship
By: Josh Horak When the blood of Jesus was shed on Calvary, you became the righteousness of God! The moment you received this incredible gift, you were adopted, cleansed, made whole, given a new nature, and empowered as a new creation child of God. You were made Holy,...
by Laura Albert | Feb 7, 2019 | Courses
We are excited to announce the launch of our New Summer Internship! You may have heard about our 40/40 Field Intership, but this new Summer Internship will focus not just on wilderness skills, but on the bigger picture of what wilderness ministry is all about. In the...
by Laura Albert | Jan 17, 2019 | Gear Reviews, Testimonies
Planning and Taking a Solo Backpacking Trip By: Laura Albert Alone. In the Wilderness. That phrase conjures up all sorts of images and stories from Jack London books of the frontier to the infamous story of Into the Wild. Getting lost, frozen, hurt, hunted by...
by Laura Albert | Jan 10, 2019 | Backcountry Cooking, Courses
Maintaining good nutrition while in the backcountry is essential to good health, peak physical performance, and trip enjoyment. The SROM food system is designed to optimize nutrient quality. Taken into consideration are the unique physical demands of the outdoor...
by Laura Albert | Nov 15, 2018 | Courses
By: Audrey Stelzer Will you try something with me for a moment? Will you, please? It won’t take long! As you read this paragraph imagine what my words are describing. You are laying down in a field of grass on the most perfect day. The sun is shining on your face as...