by Laura Albert | Nov 1, 2018 | Gear Reviews
By: Audrey Stelzer It is time to bring up the very real and pressing issue of the lack of Crocs in the backcountry. I ask, as a concerned outdoor woman, where have they gone? I realize that some outdoor industries will not allow traditional crocs in the...
by Laura Albert | Sep 27, 2018 | Courses, Discipleship
By: Andrew Arnold For 35 years SROM has influenced youth and young adults ages 14-35. It has not been the only demographic we have reached but given the demands of wilderness programming our courses have primarily served this age group through the years. In...
by Laura Albert | Sep 13, 2018 | Courses, Discipleship
A Monument for Stewardship Grand Staircase – Escalante is over 1 million acres of land that is full of unique and resilient species of plants and animals. It is also easily the largest “museum” of natural and cultural history in the world to date. It...
by Daria Holler | Sep 6, 2018 | Courses, Discipleship
Outdoor professionals in an often seasonal setting or any professional in a consistent setting, the profession can sometimes cause seasons of burn out. So what can we do about preventing this and other potential mindsets that come with the experienced or seasoned...
by Laura Albert | Aug 23, 2018 | Courses, Discipleship
By: Emily Hall Solos are a strategic and often memorable component of a SROM course. A ‘solo’ refers to intentional time spent apart from the group in solitude. A solo is important for many reasons: reflection, prayer, time to spend in the Word, an opportunity to...
by Laura Albert | Aug 16, 2018 | Discipleship
The Lord has been using the wilderness for thousands of years as a place of accelerated growth and training. Leaders are drawn and equipped, and transition from where they are to where God is calling them. The Word says, “Remember how the Lord your God led you all the...
by Laura Albert | Aug 9, 2018 | Gear Reviews
Melita Zuck is one of our 40/40 instructors and an all around amazing woman after God’s own heart! When not instructing for SROM, Melita lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and does a lot of fun expedition adventures all over the world. Melita first started...
by Laura Albert | Aug 2, 2018 | Backcountry Cooking, Courses
Cooking gourmet in the backcountry is equal parts creativity, and science. We live in an age where we don’t have to simply eat freeze dried foods or rice and beans every meal. There are so many options and ways to make your backcountry cooking experience not...
by Laura Albert | Jul 26, 2018 | Discipleship
By: Laura Albert Not too long ago, a friend of mine shared with me about how God revealed to her about how her worship is louder than the lies of the enemy. I was blown away! With all the planning, stressing, and all the strong emotions I feel sometimes, I have to go...
by Laura Albert | Jul 19, 2018 | Gear Reviews
By: Jacob Chmielowiec Finding a suitable ice axe for mountaineering is easy. Choose a plain looking ice axe with a straight shaft and no rubberized grip. Avoid ultra light axes as they are often weaker and more difficult to use effectively. Avoid tools intended...
