tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161374412024-03-07T16:36:37.314-05:00Burleigh MountainBurleigh Mountain: New Hampton School's Wilderness CampusHans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.comBlogger250125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-12576562456612165402010-05-12T13:09:00.002-04:002010-05-12T13:14:06.128-04:00The end is near!!!!!Hi folks,<br /><br />We are really getting close to the SophX! Recently I have been doing some medical screening and last minute adjustments to the gear. In two weeks I will give my internship presentation and hand in my portfolio which has all of my documented accomplishments at NHS. Thanks, for your support this is an amazing community with great individuals. <br /><br />Taylor Huntley<br />Intern of Experiential LearningT. B. Huntleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17032664906905860682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-27272823868149753772010-04-02T14:05:00.002-04:002010-04-02T14:11:19.108-04:00Back to the futureWell, it was an awesome spring break and the Junior Urban Adventure (JUA) was an experience that we all learned from. I am back in the swing of things here on the New Hampton School Campus and working on a promotional video for the JUA (keep an eye out!).<br />The Soph X is getting closer and I find that it is time to start putting my focus back to the future. <br /><br />Be well,<br /><br />Taylor Huntley<br />Intern of Experiential Learning<br />tbhuntley@plymouth.eduT. B. Huntleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17032664906905860682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-9709618055796333642010-03-19T11:49:00.003-04:002010-03-19T12:02:17.713-04:00Back from break & off to BostonHowdy folks,<br /><br />This break has been awesome. Hans and I have been wrapping up the Soph X. staff training logistics as the JUA draws closer and closer. The gear room is always seeing action and is still looking GREAT! It has been very quite around campus this past week; I am looking forward to having the students back and with them the dinning hall. <br /><br />My next blog will be on the JUA site, check it out. I am really looking forward to using my video skills from this short film to a JUA montage, so be on the look out. I have already selected the music!<br /><br />As always a pleasure to serve the NHS community,<br /><br />Taylor B. Huntley<br />Intern of Experiential LearningT. B. Huntleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17032664906905860682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-34116869923210285412010-03-15T19:59:00.012-04:002010-03-15T21:08:23.221-04:00Adventure Ed News & CultureI was checking out the <a href="http://blog.aee.org/">blog</a> for the A<a href="http://www.aee.org/">ssociation for Experiential Education</a> and saw that their blog roll was a little short. As is my wont I complained about this on Twitter and got a quick reply back from <a href="http://twitter.com/AssnforEE">@AssnforEE</a>, nice!<div><br /></div><div>So I decided to drag the ol' Burleigh Blog kicking and screaming out of retirement (actually Taylor is doing a <a href="http://burleighmt.blogspot.com/2010/03/sophx-gear-room-whirl-wind.html">great job of that</a> already) and post some links to my favorite adventure ed blogs (in no particular order).</div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhivP4K_X55xWOFblBCqVbtPDvSEYkiC3a5xZn_bxbH7AutPsCDKufgJFHi4HvVbMiJVJosRWez0e6DqX_SfkIgqACeIGyz4Fqj63B3g7epPH4xyuUyDrDU26_kU3s5n4p3bv5cnA/s200/Picture+1.png" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 142px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449017150053756498" /><div><a href="http://threecupsofbuna.wordpress.com/">Three Cups of Buna</a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Coffee, Rainwater & Chalkboards in Ethopia & Beyond</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div>This is the blog of my old friend Adam, a Prescott College Grad, NOLSie (though I don't hold that against him) and current <a href="http://www.vsointernational.org/">VSO</a> volunteer in Ethopia. It's a</div><div> good read, even if he doesn't always stay on topic.</div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoSlG_787pZ5yAQfgmPeUmwKiMcyq867ZC-PMtruG2Q5j9SX_h5c1m-UXAiDANZZwwR1gPX3o8JMnRLecUqjF2aUzQAIxXG0lluXqlEmK84xwOOrjAVzHQcP4DjTArO3wiviGchg/s200/Picture+1.png" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 142px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449028510704360930" /><div><a href="http://themountainworld.blogspot.com/">The Mountain World</a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">News, Opinion & Trip Reports</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div>This sometimes irreverent but always well written and far ranging blog covers all sorts of mountain news, culture and media. Written by a frequent contributor to well known print mags.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIY8PNQvMhGqLi7yuTNx6As-e6-KczuTa-fGdY1UY-RNycShwE3eZ67YY4klBaDgS3kKUx6fmQppiq7rTyhJNc-1a-HVwGaL5p-iziZd8Qc0hPZyLChNA2uHtGl4czXL7lG7I5BQ/s200/Picture+4.png" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 142px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449028518504754674" /><div><a href="http://teambuildingwny.blogspot.com/">Create Learning</a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Team Building Blog</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div>Although already collecting a nod on the AEE blog, Michael Cardus deserves another mention. His blog is chock full of team building goodness. Anyone who can do <a href="http://teambuildingwny.blogspot.com/2008/05/mouse-trap-team-building.html">this</a> with mouse traps deserves a click of the 'subscribe' button.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG4YO2kGVUPxTeKAm8nTXqLBV8KOcLFvkUWfNO3gCMeoF02LB6X7ZI463JiGmkDNz59rL0-BYt27jvRvjbGuJdCo6m1JpNXdBd7PvTQiGCfLwh3LWQdEd4jSWQskTWeDP9eh06DA/s200/Picture+5.png" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 142px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449028523871824994" /><div><a href="http://flytat.blogspot.com/">Talkeetna Air Taxi</a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mt. McKinley Glacier Landings & Scenic Flights</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div>Although I didn't use TAT when I flew into Denali in 1998 (holy crap, that was more than 10 years ago!) they win the best blog in town award for their beautiful photography, trip reports and Alaskan humor.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8cGAuyXs2GnMaVNeKYrDJe20o3JDY7gMZUe9aMFDsfpmwFqlF0KYrxGw5naytu5GTY0NNTxVLHAY-VqqZiCWm1ef7RgjrvF351rzpl18jA02EvfT8nb2NBuPRsny21xtTdWGFg/s200/Picture+7.png" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 142px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449028530847437842" /><div><a href="http://nols.blogs.com/nols_news/">The NOLS Blog</a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br /></span></div><div>Although everyone in <a href="http://www.outwardbound.org/">Carhart Land</a> disowned me back when I stopped living in my car, they are going to do it all over again now that I'm mentioning this great blog. It's a sweet dose of leadership, instructor profiles, school news and industry info.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHPKNOsvgFxCytTjOHVBFJbsPyrVUOUQserB6uRTMgjk9dEx3efjPDVrv9GxA_Ueu3LwqSoMr33iMoTjZWR4i1iwHqOSsEFdickeBLZPjCofwb8AgcRuEgKuhXbM6n-T6uo02cA/s200/Picture+8.png" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 142px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449028539766331554" /><div><a href="http://www.hikerhell.com/">Hiker Hell</a></div><div>Learn from Others' Mistakes (and Triumphs)</div><div><a href="http://www.hikerhell.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></a>This blog is just like Accidents in North American Mountaineering except without all the boring charts. Rate this one 'Daily Dose of Cringe +10.<a href="http://www.americanalpineclub.org/pt/accidentsinnorthamericanmountaineering">'</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u><br /></u></div><a href="http://www.americanalpineclub.org/pt/accidentsinnorthamericanmountaineering"></a><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaq0dEA4dvaaugigyJirR29InTjKGTFmmfTpEnT9bCb682f-bSJ_WE0t019SXxMEZdL7-PpPcSE8cEPQQ9Wnt6o5LiL1qybiKT5b02sDNI3B9I0-ImaL6eZdaeGPoEIjuzqkzgaA/s200/Picture+9.png" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 142px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449029443514099378" /><div><a href="http://edubuzz.org/blogs/billstephen/">Bill's Outdoor (and Indoor) Learning</a></div><div>Experiential & Organizational Learning in East Lothien</div><div><br /></div><div>A refreshing British Perspective on our industry. Very consistent and thoughtful writing.</div><div><br /><br /><a href="http://edubuzz.org/blogs/billstephen/"></a></div>Hans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-76931612214246901862010-03-01T11:19:00.002-05:002010-03-01T11:22:16.872-05:00SophX Gear Room Whirl-windFinally the moment you've all been waiting for. Check this out.... <br /><br /><object width="400" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rdGSbWRJv5E&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rdGSbWRJv5E&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="315"></embed></object>T. B. Huntleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17032664906905860682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-19645137604097248562010-02-26T13:23:00.003-05:002010-02-26T13:35:59.384-05:00More snow pleaseHey everyone,<div><br /></div><div>It was a great week here at NHS. My focus in the science and sustainability class has taken off. I spend 3 days a week helping out with labs and reviews. In preparation for my JUA montage I have written a short screen play (my first) that will be featured on this blog shortly. It will be based on gear prep for the Soph. Ex. (Hans and I did come to the impeccable realization that indeed we are gear nerds)</div><div><br /></div><div>I had an awesome opportunity to help out with the recreational skiing this Wednesday...... sweet powder for my new love of Telemark Skiing! </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks to everyone at NHS for making my stay increasingly enjoyable.</div><div><br /></div><div>Bring on more snow,</div><div>Taylor</div><div> </div>T. B. Huntleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17032664906905860682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-16950380442272503562010-02-17T12:03:00.016-05:002010-02-17T12:54:23.656-05:00An Organizational Whirl WindHowdy,<div>Last week I spent a good amount of time in the Soph Ex Room (a small space with little light where rumor has it, a small creature/ student lives on fish heads supplied by the lunch ladies).</div><div>Anyways, here are some pics from before my organizational whirl wind. You can see that the</div><div> shelves were being held together by tape.</div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS1glUSu97TSx02yc_DU1_pqAK2ZeXZz3bOCe4jChAEZHqEksnXJRghLOPauSupVFNhkdFE4voFKG3yFEXCnFrZhycftuN8VN7SVzZafcA86OolF_nZPx3zxMfzgVh-bM9OdY_/s320/100_0746.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439260654626495906" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5e85ROiX5jmMTXJltbdI-0SM_T05kfzCwZGLCfNRPB6Dawr3zhHuTlQgXSBM-wQNMnHui50taYrM2m9M8vKMzcDRhQwNEn09PlJftsLnt4yrl8fANoWOccpBNjAxq0n-R91-k/s400/100_0745.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439268928036149714" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Now, with the help of Joseph, a new light and some elbow grease we relocated the creature/ student, have new shelves and an improved system. Check this out!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Awesome right! The internship is moving right along and soon I will be blogging for the JUA! That is going to be a fun adventure. I will make sure to attach the links to this site so nobody will miss out on the action. </div><div>Also, stay tuned for a short film of some sort relating to Soph Ex.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time,</div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJ7sVwMJ7-y4RW3kiStAhurpzdwDLnCEE4Vtk_ebedJzqI9yUC1EZMDomKE6iRhdjF9SG1xGSeiNKPttS0opik9-QyAzEHoAjcVGB9uaeORmtZ4Rd2BMRUoVdGw0KmgSetGB2/s400/100_0795.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439268090269365106" /></div><div>Taylor</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>T. B. Huntleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17032664906905860682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-8830545233497483432010-02-05T14:20:00.003-05:002010-02-10T08:50:38.621-05:00Hi, I am the Spring 2010 Intern of Experiential EducationI'm Taylor the intern working with Mr. Has Mundahl for the duration of the 2009-2010 academic year. This week has been kind of an orientation for me at NHS, so let me fill you in on a few things I will be working on this spring.<p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >1. Assisting with completion of logistical preparations for Soph Ex, including gear room refurbishment.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >2. Making a promotional video for JUA, including filming before and during the courses.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >3. Reviewing and updating a mock AEE accreditation from 2005, in hopes of moving the Program/ School further in a potential course to be accredited by the Association of Experiential Education.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >Also, I will be working with several faculty members in the science department in a classroom setting (a little different then I am used to coming from an Adventure Education program). </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >Speaking of faculty, I will be attending the 7:45 am faculty meetings every Wednesday morning, coffee anyone? I had to a thermos full this week.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >All in all I am feeling great about how my time here at NHS will be spent. After a welcome from 400 students and staff at todays school meeting who wouldn't? I have a variety of projects that will keep things interesting, not to mention the food is awesome! So thanks all and I look forward to keeping you updated on the regular.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" ><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Georgia;font-size:100%;" >Taylor</span></p> <!--EndFragment--> <div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div>T. B. Huntleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17032664906905860682noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-87933885918750111192009-03-10T15:42:00.002-04:002009-03-10T15:45:02.006-04:00Mapping IdeaI'm curious about using collaborative mapping techniques to make an accurate map of Burleigh Mountain. Check out this draft Google Map I made of the property. These aren't real boundaries or locations yet, but as a proof of concept it looks pretty good.<br /><iframe width="300" height="300" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&s=AARTsJquuw9xF0tFhyHX_UFli0sgtEIJbw&msa=0&msid=107543167479690580157.000464c7c47f6aca0adaa&ll=43.589095,-71.64854&spn=0.009325,0.012875&t=p&z=15&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107543167479690580157.000464c7c47f6aca0adaa&ll=43.589095,-71.64854&spn=0.009325,0.012875&t=p&z=15&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">View Larger Map</a></small>Hans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-74956223644590950262009-02-21T09:47:00.005-05:002009-02-21T10:37:56.371-05:00Moving Forward (on showshoes)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAWOpvF8k27mKGhAJEsfteD13Qhnhjelb56pRlLMqWO71jtGnfLcA1MdDMR8JpKuTu4rkMXhaQRby3CwH0TORV4eCAlFc1M0qgEXiBeWP-8Y0CRAURHaciHSM_atns2fRYAuY5Q/s1600-h/P2170407.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFAWOpvF8k27mKGhAJEsfteD13Qhnhjelb56pRlLMqWO71jtGnfLcA1MdDMR8JpKuTu4rkMXhaQRby3CwH0TORV4eCAlFc1M0qgEXiBeWP-8Y0CRAURHaciHSM_atns2fRYAuY5Q/s200/P2170407.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305272036080392194" border="0" /></a>This past week we've seen some pretty interesting developments regarding the future of Burleigh! For starters we met with Tom, a forester out of Rumney who will be working with us to develop a forestry management plan for the mountain. The plan will take into account:<br /><ul><li>Recreation</li><li>Selective harvesting</li><li>Education</li><li>Wildlife habitat development</li><li>Preserving peace and quiet</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsBkw_S6w8nqpln8fm0f803yui3q1c4uQZkXZcqFy_cewkfClBsVYn78RQF4GH7pWNPy5NtoQdjCLNxRb6zgyh67660EAQkIyHKuZIxUuuoxHz5dUZNpzA4Aai_un1hyphenhyphenDqbtrHA/s1600-h/P2170406.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 157px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBsBkw_S6w8nqpln8fm0f803yui3q1c4uQZkXZcqFy_cewkfClBsVYn78RQF4GH7pWNPy5NtoQdjCLNxRb6zgyh67660EAQkIyHKuZIxUuuoxHz5dUZNpzA4Aai_un1hyphenhyphenDqbtrHA/s200/P2170406.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305272038752509634" border="0" /></a>I'm very pleased with his point of view about engaging our students and teachers and doing some of the boundary maintenance and timber surveying. Many thanks to Kirk for his great work finding Tom.<br /><br />After that we had a great brainstorming snowshoe on Burleigh that Russ and Bekka were able to attend. We started thinking about both short term and long term ideas for using Burleigh. Here is a short list of the things we came up with:<br /><br /><ul><li>Firewood based community service project</li><li>Field study for International Baccalaureat science courses to increase 'contact hours'</li><li>Afternoon co-curricular activity for students around sustainability</li><li>Mapping project for new course proposed for 09-10, "Projects in Sustainability"</li><li>More opportunities to get students and community members to the mountain</li><li>Paul's Eagle Scout project around the fire ring, wood shed and signage<br /></li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Sr2OHNXh5sAPq14vHnVXxrbHrxGDRuPUa8OpEmrrfd6QH2YNhqMuaDe6ZM9GR3NdUlOL4fJn9XwMMmNv3l-63zo_OxFHckHJCrEhppTC8UOOqu2AHUFGACbUUqf1Nu0sXCJedw/s1600-h/P2170401.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Sr2OHNXh5sAPq14vHnVXxrbHrxGDRuPUa8OpEmrrfd6QH2YNhqMuaDe6ZM9GR3NdUlOL4fJn9XwMMmNv3l-63zo_OxFHckHJCrEhppTC8UOOqu2AHUFGACbUUqf1Nu0sXCJedw/s200/P2170401.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305272045431694386" border="0" /></a>We also had a great hike in which we explored the eastern side of the Burleigh property and found some sign of rabbit, deer, moose and a mysterious animal I'm calling the Leaping Tree Hare.<br /><br />Here's what happened - Russ will often keep a running dialog with others as he hikes (and also possibly with himself) about the things he is observing in nature. His 'nature nuggets' range from tracks to trees and are always interesting and entertaining. As we were hiking along he pointed out some little branches near the ground that had been stripped of bark. "Rabbit browse," he proclaimed. As we were nodding we noticed that the same nibbled bark strips went up the tree three, four, ten, twenty feet up the tree! Russ was stumped, but I wasn't, it's clearly the rare and elusive Burleigh Mountain Leaping Tree Hare, and not the first unusual species to <a href="http://burleighmt.blogspot.com/2007/04/mountain-lion-sighting.html">be spotted on the mountain</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_SJESP401naRd87JJbYGXLEdzeG1tkI5qC_KjInMqcn5nvM3MSel5D9V7hJZicTKBYTOH0eNhCHilPQa9p2MiANAZG79GhBfPcbL9WuLE5x3f_glx0Crqltd8Ant3mVlqCyCncA/s1600-h/P2170403.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_SJESP401naRd87JJbYGXLEdzeG1tkI5qC_KjInMqcn5nvM3MSel5D9V7hJZicTKBYTOH0eNhCHilPQa9p2MiANAZG79GhBfPcbL9WuLE5x3f_glx0Crqltd8Ant3mVlqCyCncA/s200/P2170403.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305272049976695458" border="0" /></a>As we were wrapping up our hike we started talking about some sort of project that would capture the imagination of both students and faculty. Something that would get folks fired up about Burleigh that could be done in a relatively short period of time. We decided to work on the old lift shack that is located about half way up the mountain.<br /><br />Here's the vision - we need your help still to fill in the details: Tear this old shack down, pull out the Chevy engine and rebuild it on the same footprint (same approximate size) as a retreat, hermitage, shelter and destination. An oasis as it were, <a href="http://burleighmt.blogspot.com/2007/04/morning-hike.html">hidden away on a mountain top</a>.<br /><br />We figure we can do this in about two semesters with students from community service projects and faculty help. Check out the view the place would have - I had to bushwack over a few yards to get the picture to the left, but with a small amount of clearing we can get this view for the Oasis.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEITADICwpIUWUG8QQr8eyCjnRMY9MmJfRR1d7v25GGq9ted7rjh_8CdTEIaCBdY4CnGBv4FpXFj9WF3PaUw0hN4zrPW-Gi3Iin7pIxsiLXCT74hWaLcpn1dIZOnj4TV1bFk7wNw/s1600-h/P2170412.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEITADICwpIUWUG8QQr8eyCjnRMY9MmJfRR1d7v25GGq9ted7rjh_8CdTEIaCBdY4CnGBv4FpXFj9WF3PaUw0hN4zrPW-Gi3Iin7pIxsiLXCT74hWaLcpn1dIZOnj4TV1bFk7wNw/s200/P2170412.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305272051728887314" border="0" /></a>So there is a lot of energy right now, pretty exciting - stay tuned for more developments both short term and long term.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGhkMHKPj0MWWIpGxRYT0DUcc6oj-bQvIAwEQ4jSKByU4ferqWlQ2KolxyfA4rTJWLfLZF9iVFxMorZONBxL59D7ffmtoPn5ektpRX_1PYsCRObcE2JYEF6_tzBjCrsHingiUf2A/s1600-h/P2170413.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGhkMHKPj0MWWIpGxRYT0DUcc6oj-bQvIAwEQ4jSKByU4ferqWlQ2KolxyfA4rTJWLfLZF9iVFxMorZONBxL59D7ffmtoPn5ektpRX_1PYsCRObcE2JYEF6_tzBjCrsHingiUf2A/s200/P2170413.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305273050552813010" border="0" /></a><br />In addition to the folks who went out for a hike last week there has been kind of a growing group of folks who are interested and excited in contributing. For me this has been perhaps the most exciting part of this whole thing. Many thanks to CJ, Darren, Sandy, Paul, Bob and many others who are excited to do some great work.Hans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-76832956955961472882009-02-21T08:49:00.003-05:002009-02-21T09:30:01.293-05:00Social Media Case Study?The <a href="http://burleighmt.blogspot.com/2008/12/banff-bad-mountain-movies.html">story</a> of the Banff Mountain Film Festival <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH2rXWjshJc&feature=channel_page">spoof video</a> I made a while back continues with an awesome post from the <a href="http://bmffworldtour.blogspot.com/2009/02/bmff-spoofand-note-from-its-creator.html">BMFF over on their world tour blog</a>. I started thinking about how this whole thing played out and I think there are a few things that I've learned here for both fans like me and organizations like the Banff Mountain Film Festival.<br /><ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mashups are easy to make.</span> Organizations can't controll our own media any more and anyone with a relatively small amount of money and skill can take official media and mash it up. Witness my little spoof movie: as recently as a few years ago it would have been impossible or highly cumbersome to make. Now anybody with a Mac and an internet connection can do this.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">There is no such thing as a little engagement.</span> If organizations want to get into the social media game and post stuff on YouTube or be on Facebook we need to understand that we are inviting participation. We might not always like the outcome but we're agreeing with the participation when we engage.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Organizations have a choice.</span> To crack try to crack down on media they didn't create, or to foster and channel it. In this case BMFF fostered it because the media was basically funny and harmless and spoke to the kind of people who go to the festival to begin with.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Make yourself findable. </span>It's pretty easy to find me through my YouTube channel. I link from there to my blog and from the blog to my online portfolio which has contact information for me and I respond to comments. This allowed us to dialog and determine the intentions of the other relatively quickly.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Generosity pays.</span> Every step of the way the BMFF has been incredibly generous. They have asked my permission to re-post the video (more than I did when I made it!), left comments, checked in and sent dozens of emails. I've responded by posting links to their work on the YouTube channel, blogging about it, FaceBooking about it and bringing a friend with me to the tour show.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">ROI? What's that? </span>I'm not sure how preoccupied anyone has been here with return on investment. I made the mashup for fun in my free time and never thought about what I would get back from it other than a funny video. BMFF has spent at least some time working on this, emailing me, checking in with the composer etc, that they could have been doing something else. I'm not sure what the net gain of this is for them in terms of fans, exposure and ticket sales, I guess they will have to answer that question. For me as a professional I've gained wider exposure to me and my work and that's priceless!<br /></li></ol>Many thanks to Shannon, Meagan, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/wanderingscout">wanderingscout</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/charlamae">charlamae</a> and everyone else for this facinating experience.Hans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-57929800346676229302009-01-30T16:21:00.001-05:002009-01-30T16:23:36.168-05:00Building the Future of Burleigh MountainGreetings folks! We are starting an exciting new chapter in the future of Burleigh Mountain, New Hampton School's Wilderness Campus, and I wanted to invite you to be a part of it!<br /><br />We are starting the process of developing a Forestry Management Plan for Burleigh that will include recreation, education, selective harvesting, conservation, habitat creation and local outreach. As you know Burleigh Mountain already is a place where students, faculty and staff of NHS do great work and we're looking forward to taking this facility and the work we do there to the next level.<br /><br />To kick things off I'm inviting you to a brainstorming session and snowshoe hike on Tuesday February 17th at 1:30pm on Burleigh! <br /><ul><li>We'll meet on the mountain but let me know if you need a ride from the school or would like to carpool up to save gas and parking spots.</li><li>Dogs, friends, children, neighbors, relatives, significant others et al are all welcome</li><li>Bring snowshoes if you have them, sturdy boots if you don't, dress in layers and bring a water bottle (we'll have some snackies and get a fire going if we're chilly)</li></ul>Leave a comment on this post if you can make it - we'd love to see you there!Hans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-58152828598566394982009-01-16T19:43:00.005-05:002009-02-21T09:30:01.294-05:00This is so fricking coolThere have been a couple of experiences and people in my life that have just been so profoundly cool that they have changed my world view forever.<br /><br />The first time this happened was when I <a href="http://www.umaine.edu/mlandc/salzburg/program.html">studied in Salzburg, Austria</a>. There, at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Untersberg">foothills</a> of the Alps, I climbed peaks I had previously only imagined. But more than that, by experiencing different cultures, points of view and traditions I came to have a very different perspective on myself and my own part of the world.<br /><br />Later I would stumble more than stride into a career in adventure education. But this choice, or series of choices, would allow me entry into a comunity of passionate educators, skilled outdoors people and thoughtful stewards. Norbert at <a href="http://www.schloss-kroechlendorff.de/main.php">Outward Bound Germany</a> was an early mentor as was Franz with <a href="http://www.thompsonisland.org/">OB in the US</a>. There are amazing people in this field!<br /><br />Lately I've been discovering that technology, once something I actively avoided, has contributed to the richness of my personal and professional life in tangible ways. This blog has built connections with <a href="http://edubuzz.org/blogs/billstephen/">educators in other countries</a>, exploring wikis connected me to <a href="http://www.outward-bound.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page">Noelle's work</a>, ultimately leading to friendships with Wendy, Avinash, Atila, and <a href="http://burleighmt.blogspot.com/search/label/wikifest">many others around the world!</a><br /><br />More recently this whole series of interactions with the Banff Film Festival people has been so fricking cool! How sweet is it that the creative toolbox is cheap enough that mere mortals like me can pick it up and play with it?! How cool is it that my work of homage can be shared with the people that I'm honoring and they can interact with it too?!<br /><br />In many ways, I now realize, I've been focusing the last few years on passing it on. Maybe I can be a catalyst for my students? I'm not sure, but so far the ride has been pretty amazing, and I can't wait to see where it leads next.Hans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-68546109835230709492008-12-08T22:52:00.005-05:002009-02-21T09:30:01.294-05:00Banff Bad Mountain MoviesI really have enjoyed the <a href="http://www.banffcentre.ca/">Banff Mountain Film Festival</a>. Not that I've been to Banff, but the traveling 'best of' show has come to New Hampshire and I've gone the last few years. Its an amazing collection of great mountain movies and I really recommend it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlAFvtZ1ZU4">A while back</a> I started wondering what my favorite bad mountain movies were. These are mostly Hollywood productions that attempt to use rock climbing or mountaineering as a vehicle to spin some sort of a yarn. Usually the films fail to portray mountaineering well, and usually don't do a good job of telling the story either. And yet, I can't help but loving these movies!<br /><br />In homage to these bad films and to the Banff Mountain Film Festival I put together this 'best of the worst.' I hope you enjoy.<br /><object height="264" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vH2rXWjshJc&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vH2rXWjshJc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="264" width="425"></embed></object><br />Strangely enough the editor of the real Banff trailer found it and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH2rXWjshJc&watch_response">left some positive comments</a>. That just totally and completely made my day.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Update 1/16:</span> The <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/wanderingscout">person</a> who edits the real <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gV6ThtY25Q">Banff Trailer</a> isn't a 'guy,' my apologies!<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Update 1/30:</span> I had a very nice email exchange with Shannon from the Banff Center who let me know that Jacques Blackstone, the composer of the theme music for the Banff trailer is okay with my unlicensed use of his music in my spoof trailer. How crazy is that? <a href="http://www.purplesoundmusic.com/">Run, don't walk, to his Web site</a> and buy some of his music now!Hans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-24411718163509724092008-11-06T08:55:00.001-05:002008-11-06T08:56:25.305-05:00Networking OpportunityHi folks - are you interested in Experiential or Adventure Education and you are in the North East? Rick Baukel of the Olivarian School is organizing a gathering of educators and contacted me to help him spread the word.<br /><br />The gathering is planned for November 11 at 6:30pm in the 'Boiler Room' of the <a href="http://www.thecmaninn.com/">Common Man Inn</a> in Plymouth, NH.<br /><br />The idea is to gather socially to see what kinds of collaboration might be interesting and helpful to this group of passionate and skilled educators working in one of the most beautiful parts of the east!<br /><br />Want to start networking prior to next week? Comment in on this post to get the dialog started.<br /><br />Hope to see you Tuesday.Hans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-66497477686652500422008-10-15T19:39:00.003-04:002008-10-15T19:42:40.717-04:00Speaking of which!Funny - just one day after posting about emerging independent school adventure networks I got this email from Jess at <a href="http://www.aa.edu/Default.asp?bhcp=1">Albuquerque Academy</a> talking about the ISAN conference!<br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;font-size:130%;" >"55% of the 60 available slots for the 2009 Independent Schools Adventure Network Institute are already booked! Given the current economic situation, schools will need, more than ever, to define themselves and establish a meaningful competitive edge, which may be recognized through unique and value-added experiential curricula. There's never been a better or more important time to be involved with ISAN! To register please email Jess Barrie at barrie@aa.edu with your name, school, title, email, and phone number.<br /><br />Previous information about the ISAN Institute can be found below and online at www.insaninfo.com<br /><br />Please let me know if you have any questions and happy fall!<br /><br />Jess Barrie<br />ISAN Steering Committee Member & Registration Coordinator"</span><br /><br />So that's pretty cool - check it out and see what you think!Hans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-3408235258206379482008-10-14T20:19:00.003-04:002008-10-14T20:48:33.726-04:00New England Adventure Networks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFKzgMuFgnrgCXT2gSfLcA89d24Z7p_uidFCKn26Urj7lYe6LxE8A4rQtrRe1Cx08kyiIC9hOnaqGfOesaj1TtVHZVC2ZCLfWJRA7TYeCqsysNnzVjliMXDsB4kH4q-zxZOGJyDw/s1600-h/2380313250_6a02d9aa15_b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFKzgMuFgnrgCXT2gSfLcA89d24Z7p_uidFCKn26Urj7lYe6LxE8A4rQtrRe1Cx08kyiIC9hOnaqGfOesaj1TtVHZVC2ZCLfWJRA7TYeCqsysNnzVjliMXDsB4kH4q-zxZOGJyDw/s400/2380313250_6a02d9aa15_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257176113231667554" border="0" /></a>New England is a beautiful area - we have mountains, rivers and the ocean. Combine that with the proliferation of educational institutions, summer camps and guiding outfits and you have a pretty sweet environment for folks who like to work with young people in the outdoors.<br /><br />Why then aren't there more networks connecting us all together? I was asked this question recently by a colleague from the <a href="http://www.oliverianschool.org/">Oliverian School</a>. I was inspired to write this post and share a few links of local or niche educator networks.<br /><ul><li><a href="http://isaninfo.com/index.html">The Independent School Adventure Network</a> is small but growing and dedicated specifically to independent schools.</li><li><a href="http://northeast.aee.org/">The Association of Experiential Education</a> has a north east region that is very active and hosts an annual conference. It's a good conference - <a href="http://burleighmt.blogspot.com/2008/04/aee-conference-report-day-1.html">I even presented at it!</a><br /></li><li>There is an <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/outdooreducation">extremely</a> <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/Experiential-Learning">active</a> series of discussion forums on outdoor education.</li><li><a href="http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/group.php?gid=2204444070">Facebook</a> <a href="http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/group.php?gid=2210459840">has</a> a <a href="http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/group.php?gid=2360691909">huge</a> <a href="http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/group.php?gid=2212146208">number</a> of <a href="http://www.new.facebook.com/groups.php?id=547540238#/group.php?gid=5112029786">related</a> <a href="http://www.new.facebook.com/groups.php?id=547540238&gv=2#/group.php?gid=2246318144">groups</a> (must be on Facebook to view).</li></ul>Still I think there is some opportunity for some kind of a network of New England professionals working in schools - I don't see a lot of movement in that area.<br /><br />So stay tuned - I think we're going to arrange some kind of a social gathering to start the ball rolling on some kind of a network!Hans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-31352495781010763822008-09-24T14:16:00.002-04:002008-09-24T14:18:47.723-04:00Mt. Bike Races and Nature ArtThe mountain has been busy so far this fall. We've had team building programs, start of school orientations and even nature art taking place on the mountain!<br /><br />It's been a great start so far!Hans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-72702006136727326302008-06-27T08:16:00.004-04:002008-06-27T08:28:09.347-04:00Pre-Timber Harvest Walk at Hersey Mountain Forest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN7ovv-lON4sl6Q1b0C_KumVRjM5ADykvMV1YoHhMsQQoKfeC7v-PKKykI-g80k2jSthPAvL_pbagpp8mtjo7MqzFhdBT-8l_tz_9V1WOfY0JHIrg2vEwGjWxR9kGxennH-rvRmA/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN7ovv-lON4sl6Q1b0C_KumVRjM5ADykvMV1YoHhMsQQoKfeC7v-PKKykI-g80k2jSthPAvL_pbagpp8mtjo7MqzFhdBT-8l_tz_9V1WOfY0JHIrg2vEwGjWxR9kGxennH-rvRmA/s400/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216536874266908354" border="0" /></a>I got a letter yesterday from the <a href="http://www.newenglandforestry.org/">New England Forestry Foundation</a> letting us know about a 'pre-timer harvest' walk in <a href="http://burleighmt.blogspot.com/search?q=hershey">Hersey Mountain Forest</a>. Since Burleigh abuts the Hersey Mountain Forest I'm guessing we are on the mailing list.<br /><br />A couple of folks have voiced some interest so I thought I'd provide more details here. Here's what the letter says:<br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Please join a New England Forestry Foundation forester for a tour of the Hersey Mountain Forest on Tuesday July 15 from 4-6pm. This is an opportunity for community residents and others who are interested to see how the New England Forestry Foudation cares for its forests. Participants will learn to identify a variety of tree species found on the forest and see how the removal of some trees promotes the growth of others and improves overall forest health. Hersey Mountain is unique in the New England Forestry Foundation owernership, because two thirds of it is set aside as a wilderness, and the other third is sustainably managed formultiple forest benefits including wood.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">These timber harvests are part of the New England Forestry Foundation's sustainability plans, providing wildlife habitat, clean water, clean ari and recreational opportunities for community residents. If you would like to see a map of the Hersey Mountain Forest </span><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://www.newenglandforestry.org/forestry/forestdetail.asp?id=106">click here</a><span style="font-family: courier new;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: courier new;">Directions</span><span style="font-family: courier new;">: </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: courier new;">We will meet at the intersection of Blake Hill road and Brook Road</span><span style="font-family: courier new;">. From New Hampton village take the Old Bristol Road toward Bristol. Follow it for approximately 2.4 miles to where it turns right at the intersection with Blake Hill Road. Continue straight ahead onto Blake Hill Road and follow it approximately .7 miles to the intersection with Brook Road.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">For more information contact Si Balch (978) 952-6856 x106.</span><br /><br />I'm thinking about going out on the hike - maybe I'll see you there!Hans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-20800491702485507252008-06-20T13:55:00.004-04:002009-03-23T14:04:59.200-04:00Custom Designed Team Building<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gR2e2whW5Fs&hl=en"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gR2e2whW5Fs&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="344" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />Are you interested in a custom designed team building program? We can do a half day or full day program for your group custom designed for your goals starting as low as $20 per person.<br /><br />Our programs, designed to build the effectiveness of your team or group, can include:<br /><ul><li>Low ropes activities like the Spider's Web and Walk of Life</li><li>Problem solving activities</li><li>High ropes course on our Alpine Tower challenge course</li></ul>Check out the video above to see a program we designed for the Sant Bani School in Sanbornton, NH.<br /><br />Call Hans Mundahl, Director of Experiential Learning (603) 677-3546 for more info.Hans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-17659273287278424192008-05-02T15:43:00.002-04:002008-05-02T15:57:32.008-04:00Not Very Good With GoodbyesWell this is it, my last day as an intern at New Hampton School. I have had such a wonderful time working in this community. I have also greatly enjoyed working with Hans; I have learned a lot from him from Blogging, to Spreadsheets, to MacGyver-ing MSR Stoves, just to name a few.<br /><br />However, this is not the end! In two weeks I will be joining the Sophomore's and their staff on the SophX! I can't wait... and if I still have a blog account I'll fire one off telling you all about it. This will also give me the opportunity to see how well I did at packing gear... hopefully it is Very Well.<br /><br />Well, I must be on my way. Farewell.<br /><br />P.S. I'm awful with goodbyes, if that wasn't already apparent.Matt Mansurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900541477083727647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-51946402165661490242008-04-25T15:47:00.002-04:002008-04-25T15:57:52.332-04:00Hello everyone!<br /><br />This has been an exciting week, Sophomore Ex is drawing closer and closer by the minute and everything is coming along nicely. There are just a few more items to put in the gear bins to be sent out and we're beginning to repair some gear, which is nice because I've been looking at the pile of gear that needs repair all semester in anticipation. A few tents need some small patch work done and two of the backpacks have chest clip issues, while another has a broken buckle. The broken buckle will be an easy fix, but the chest clips gave me some hard time. I was working on the thing for quite some time until one of the maintenance guys pulled out a heat gun and we made it happen. Those guys are good. We've also got some new color-coordinated signs for the gear room that feature the SophX logo. They just need to be attached now. I have almost finished the <span style="font-style: italic;">Paper Bag List</span> of things to do that Hans gave me on Monday. To be honest, and a little nerdy, I can't wait to cross it all off.Matt Mansurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900541477083727647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-72248723427226740592008-04-18T15:56:00.003-04:002008-04-18T16:27:42.926-04:00From Ascending Pipes to Japanese Auto GreaseWow, it feels like forever since I last blogged... there is so much to tell. The past two weeks witnessed the creation of the new sleeping bag storage system, an awesome AEE Conference in Peterborough, the first stage of packing group gear for the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.sophx2007.blogspot.com/">Sophomore Expedition</a>, and Greasing the Alpine Tower's APDs on Burleigh Mountain!<br /><br />I used a hacksaw to cut through steel for the first time as I was making the new sleeping bag storage system. It is really cool; we used five pulleys to attach a steel pipe to the ceiling allowing it to vertically raise and lower so that we can hang the sleeping bags and then pull them up and out of the way. Below are pictures of the attachment points so that you can get the gist of the system, but we have since shortened the pipe, brought the attachment points closer together, and opted to use the other side of the room for the anchor.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK75ScUy0tqyVtQmas1jweO_hrBnk46zKKvNiyP3WfyAROMFEeJgAjDFRvUwjlbG4gQ8EksdcmR-3sJJWP7PpJL1kVJ7vLus-b11eW91zoCR-n8yDLq2M_8Tvw7tpApAzO54DrYQ/s1600-h/Pulley+System+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK75ScUy0tqyVtQmas1jweO_hrBnk46zKKvNiyP3WfyAROMFEeJgAjDFRvUwjlbG4gQ8EksdcmR-3sJJWP7PpJL1kVJ7vLus-b11eW91zoCR-n8yDLq2M_8Tvw7tpApAzO54DrYQ/s320/Pulley+System+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190681917083391970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpDKQPwCF1WKTe90oo6p0s1yEKJ7Z45SjFpcht9nTM4HuKRw31CFmbsxnMJTt7cQrxSi7CzWwkLcqeijMj2PiEq8GIHL3jsNlHQk2fSfUHkOU5QtNxgpd6hE4n0umepPb_AqClA/s1600-h/Pulley+System+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpDKQPwCF1WKTe90oo6p0s1yEKJ7Z45SjFpcht9nTM4HuKRw31CFmbsxnMJTt7cQrxSi7CzWwkLcqeijMj2PiEq8GIHL3jsNlHQk2fSfUHkOU5QtNxgpd6hE4n0umepPb_AqClA/s320/Pulley+System+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190681904198490066" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My first AEE Conference was a blast! Everyone was so friendly and interested in the field; the Sargent Center was saturated with knowledge. I also was able to meet up with friends who graduated last year. Overall great experience, I can't wait for the next one!<br /><br />As for the packing, it is very exciting to walk into the gear room and see the bins prepared and almost ready to go. Their presence is a sign that the expedition is almost here.<br /><br />I felt very thankful for sunny days today as I got to go up to Burleigh Mountain and work outside. Now I had never greased APDs before, and for that matter had yet to have seen the type of APD on the Alpine Tower, but I was more than willing to get knee-deep in what I think was Japanese Auto Grease if it meant soaking up some sun!<br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.sophx2007.blogspot.com/"></a>Matt Mansurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05900541477083727647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-24760029176445024052008-04-17T08:55:00.003-04:002008-04-17T09:03:28.195-04:00AEE Conference (More from Day 1)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOssapYcRGd8Ubg8wG-Yu6z8uY3uI3d-aKWzoSM9IuS-q9koyeIroQyO-svBAtyQHSROOn01MDioN6rK4LZQYYYd1et5N5MwbLRY6Nf6kTBPgtOqdsmuB1xIj8BeOHyMOvIq-1qA/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOssapYcRGd8Ubg8wG-Yu6z8uY3uI3d-aKWzoSM9IuS-q9koyeIroQyO-svBAtyQHSROOn01MDioN6rK4LZQYYYd1et5N5MwbLRY6Nf6kTBPgtOqdsmuB1xIj8BeOHyMOvIq-1qA/s200/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190198938945597954" border="0" /></a><br />As I jump back into the day to day craziness / excitement of work at NHS I'm still trying to keep hold of the learning from the conference just this past weekend.<br /><br />We're ramping up big time for our <a href="http://www.sophx2007.blogspot.com/">Sophomore Cooperative Learning Expedition</a> as well as community service days on Burleigh.<br /><br />But today I wanted to write about an interesting program that <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=734819003">Ryan McMahon</a> is doing over at the <a href="http://www.newfound.k12.nh.us/nrhs/">Newfound Regional High School</a>. He is building kayaks with a group of 9th and 10th grade students. They have set up blogs for their progress and after the kayaks are complete they will be taking them out on a three day trip on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newfound_Lake">Newfound Lake</a>.<br /><br />Ryan came to my workshop and it was great to see how another educator just around the corner was doing experiential education and sharing the results online. You can follow along with his work at the <a href="http://www.newfoundchallenge9.blogspot.com/">9th grade blog</a> and the <a href="http://www.newfoundchallenge10.blogspot.com/">10th grade blog</a>. I'm learning quite a bit from the blog like what a sheer clamp and butt block is.Hans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16137441.post-61443183476947423922008-04-13T20:43:00.004-04:002008-04-13T21:18:01.951-04:00AEE Conference Report (Day 1)I'm back from the conference and I thought I would share a few thoughts and reports. Overall I learned a ton and re-connected with some former colleagues. Good fun. Here were the workshops I attended:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3 Props, 30 Activities </span>(Chris Ortiz of High 5 Adventures)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibUr1cKa2KVVYzrziDV8g36O6wcZIqnmjGoDGI7UuzRkw0wGcXhGIAteD4XTHJ1mkKsS3Lsu8f_cPeFv5UDcV9AZXeFVrXDZlNoIMn-qywvaS5rBW5pJPIoPrJhqYi0QxN8YsfQw/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibUr1cKa2KVVYzrziDV8g36O6wcZIqnmjGoDGI7UuzRkw0wGcXhGIAteD4XTHJ1mkKsS3Lsu8f_cPeFv5UDcV9AZXeFVrXDZlNoIMn-qywvaS5rBW5pJPIoPrJhqYi0QxN8YsfQw/s200/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188903469434941890" border="0" /></a>I figured I had to go to at least one fun and games workshop! This one was interesting in that it focused only on activities you could do with tape, fleece balls and plastic circles. I'm going to try and scan the handout of all the games and share it with you here. Good fun.<br />For more information: Check out <a href="http://www.high5adventure.org/index.html">High Five's</a> website including their <a href="http://www.high5adventure.org/product/books/books.html">books section.<br /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Introduction to AEE's Accreditation Program</span> (<a href="http://outside.away.com/outside/adventure/200202/200202_masters_8.adp">Jed Williamson</a> of the AEE)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzvlGMVf1PSdRZf16g2qum3AaqFLrP0gwbYwzksZhB9hR5fjWT-ZXMj6TVPk5zJFrjLBm-Bkr3Ar2-Hwyea4vedBub3JxqnOOB_w0yKv3Cll4apxDjneOK3LoJ6vIX9xznpePxw/s1600-h/Picture+2.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzvlGMVf1PSdRZf16g2qum3AaqFLrP0gwbYwzksZhB9hR5fjWT-ZXMj6TVPk5zJFrjLBm-Bkr3Ar2-Hwyea4vedBub3JxqnOOB_w0yKv3Cll4apxDjneOK3LoJ6vIX9xznpePxw/s200/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188903473729909202" border="0" /></a>I was really excited for this workshop since we're strongly considering starting the accreditation process in 2009. Jed is the editor of the Accidents in North American Mountaineering and helped write the accreditation standards. He was an amazing resource and I came away from the workshop hopeful that we're on the right track with our accreditation bid. Furthermore I was convinced that the process is a mature one that has real tangible benefits for us. Now I just need to pick up the standards manual!<br />For more information: The main <a href="http://www.aee.org/">AEE website</a>, info <a href="http://www.aee.org/customer/pages.php?pageid=12">on accreditation</a>, or buy the accreditation <a href="http://www.aee.org/customer/product.php?productid=113&cat=1&page=4">standards manual</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Practitioner Certification - A Progress Update from ACCT</span> (Jim Grout of ACCT)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH1iDmXJA03-5zEcRctI2yVEMiHTdOeAqFVMCCeRO3ZYvP4BmuPPXj8d5P7J4p1aVZBEyDJPVewnzpcwlv3e7UMY2PVk8ZjDcDwejLfyvV0ToVrgTewhuQohhW75KxXbVs21nEsA/s1600-h/Picture+4.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH1iDmXJA03-5zEcRctI2yVEMiHTdOeAqFVMCCeRO3ZYvP4BmuPPXj8d5P7J4p1aVZBEyDJPVewnzpcwlv3e7UMY2PVk8ZjDcDwejLfyvV0ToVrgTewhuQohhW75KxXbVs21nEsA/s200/Picture+4.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188903928996442610" border="0" /></a>The practitioner certification program newly created by the Association for Challenge Course Technology is in the beginning stages. Responding to the recent legislation in Massachusetts and to industry trends the ACCT has developed a two level certification process for folks who work on ropes courses and a third level for course managers. This process seems much less mature than the accreditation process I mentioned above and is still in the development stages. Jim made a great point that training, review and outside input have always been good ideas, now all this is simply made more formalized. I also like that it is possible for experienced folks to 'challenge in' at any level. I'm not so sure about the lengthy portfolio requirement.<br />For more info: Check out the <a href="http://www.acctinfo.org/">ACCT website</a>, or buy their <a href="https://www.paymyassociation.com/displayemailforms.cfm?SessionId=4A7CC027-D2F3-8884-138E8F746F57805F&emailformnbr=43870">practitioner and builder standards</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Blog it - How free web tools changed our programs </span>(by me!)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOA41gnoM0NmwaNpf6xZGEht3Omb1IxtLJ7CiPDQUzwzFJ8AjvuOB6lJkbK5zJgO0iISdAD1riFKDmy2uc0_bFc7BlfJJkHeTfsT6Y-lVmi8kH-yLHzwsZKEa5TlgHLdZoQDiVQ/s1600-h/Picture+3.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOA41gnoM0NmwaNpf6xZGEht3Omb1IxtLJ7CiPDQUzwzFJ8AjvuOB6lJkbK5zJgO0iISdAD1riFKDmy2uc0_bFc7BlfJJkHeTfsT6Y-lVmi8kH-yLHzwsZKEa5TlgHLdZoQDiVQ/s200/Picture+3.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188903478024876514" border="0" /></a>I had good turn out at my workshop which was exciting and a good dialog. Feedback was positive. Yay!<br /><br />For more info: See the <a href="http://hansmundahl.wikispaces.com/AEE+Workshop+2008">workshop wiki</a>.Hans Mundahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11925971999830233807noreply@blogger.com0