Standing 2,000 feet below the summit of the Eiger Mountain in Switzerland, Parker Beard had just a few hours to come back down the mountain before the last gondola left.But for this experienced climber, the journey down the mountain didn't just take skill, it took faith, determination and a strong mindset.The Eiger is the “only route you can do in the winter solo,” … [Read more...] about Parker Beard Climbs to the Top
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YOLO as a Lifestyle: Roommate Tales of ‘Just Saying Yes’
Encountering one free spirit isn’t necessarily uncommon, but finding three roommates who share the same love for spontaneity and adventure is a rarity.Senior Connor Housefield and juniors Peter Runey and Morten Hansen all bring unique life experiences and a "you only live once" YOLO mantra to their shared lives as roommates in their apartment off campus in Point Dume, … [Read more...] about YOLO as a Lifestyle: Roommate Tales of ‘Just Saying Yes’
Avrey’s Adventures: Exploring the Unknown
First-year Avrey Roberts is not a typical high school graduate. While many students spend their senior year of high school finishing up their education, she chose a different path — graduating one year early and enjoying a gap year filled with adventure, learning and self-discovery. "It all began with that trek in Peru," Roberts said, her eyes light up with the … [Read more...] about Avrey’s Adventures: Exploring the Unknown
Home Is 6,118 Miles Away
My best friends — Kayla Kahrl (left) and Amani Pearson (right) — and I (middle) in Salinas Grandes, Jujuy, June 25. We took a trip to this northern Argentine province the last weekend of our program. Photos courtesy of Yamillah Hurtado My hands were sweaty, my knees were weak and my mind was racing. I had just boarded my 10-hour flight from my layover in Houston to Buenos Aires … [Read more...] about Home Is 6,118 Miles Away
Campus Recreation Shows Students the Magic of Yosemite National Park
Art by Gabby DigiovanniCampus Recreation, perhaps best known for Surf Convo and their numerous outdoor excursions, took 14 students to Yosemite National Park from Jan. 17 to Jan. 20 for this year’s “Yosemite Winter Wonderland.”Campus Rec’s latest overnight adventure consisted of three nights at Calvin Crest Conference Center with a variety of outdoor … [Read more...] about Campus Recreation Shows Students the Magic of Yosemite National Park
