My First English Adventure 1 Activity Book 104
Ted Brathwaite
We have added adventure components to our programming at Cascades Wilderness Program, and we just completed our first outing. The boys left our field area early in the day. We rendezvoused at a cave not far away. James Jaggard, the general manager for Wanderlust Tours, was our guide. He was fantastic and very knowledgeable. The guys were quite interested in the facts he shared about the volcanic activity that formed the cave. The natural history of the area was also fascinating. As you might imagine, the real excitement was about entering the cave!
The feelings vary from person to person, but there is something very special about it. It is a bit scary, but at the same time so very peaceful. There were times we turned our lamps off and just sat and experienced the total darkness and quiet.
was just over our heads as we went through a smaller section. Bats would never bother people, and with their echo-location capabilities, would never fly into someone. Nonetheless, people are kind of scared by them, and they added a nice element of intrigue.
This thought, of course, produced a lot of anxiety. Through some processing, we all concluded that it was highly unlikely (we were told it had been thousands of years since the last one). Thus, no one believed it would happen. Beliefs can be a choice if you work at it. Thoughts come into our awareness and are not necessarily volitional.
We work with our clients on this everyday. Examining the relationships between our experiences, our thoughts/beliefs, the resulting feelings, and how we deal with these feelings. After everyone had a chance to process this, we moved deeper into the cave, and ourselves.
The end results were fantastic. Everyone chose to keep going until we made it to the end. It was very rewarding. We learned about a very unique ecosystem. We had a lot of fun and excitement. We also learned something about ourselves.
As with all adventure activities, it was important to process afterwards. To integrate this experience into the overall experience at Second Nature. Wilderness therapy provides experiential ways of learning and developing insight, resilience, and self-confidence.
When I was a kid, I was addicted to those choose-your-own-adventure books. You know the ones: white cover with a fantasy or sci-fi illustration in the middle. As a small confession, I used to bookmark all over the place while reading those, so if I got a bad ending, I could backtrack and not have to start over from the beginning. I guess that carries over to my adulthood and my need to backtrack or repeat the same things over and over in grindy video games.
However, I do have fond memories of reading these stories, so I was pretty excited when Fable Fox Press offered to send over a few samples of their new adventure books aimed at young kids. My twins are just about 6-years old now and thought this would be a great activity to do with them.
My First Adventure Books put the reader(s) into the shoes of a hero embarking on an adventure. Instead of flipping around throughout the book to make choices, the stories feature branching paths where pages are split with different choices.
This was their first introduction to a choose-your-own-adventure book, and once they got the concept, they were all in. We had three books sent to us, and they made me read all three to them in a row. And then again the next night. They were enthralled with using the wheels to track the progress of their missions and eventually started learning from their mistakes about decisions they needed to make to get better endings. It was fun watching them explain the concept to their mother (she already knew, but they were excited) as they really dived into the narratives.
If you have fond memories of reading choose-your-own-adventure books as a kid like I do, then the My First Adventure Books are worth grabbing to introduce to your young ones. You are never the wrong age to be a hero.
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While looking for schools to attend after community college, I came upon the Adventure Leadership Institute (ALI) at Oregon State University. They offered classes like backpacking, kayaking and mountaineering. I thought if I took those classes, learning different outdoor activities would be fun and would be easy. So, with an acceptance letter from OSU, I decided to go.
There are a few things the ALI expects from its students, things I was not prepared for at the time: active learning, or actually engaging with the activity being taught (this sounds like a no-brainer, but most education is passive), engaging with classmates on a fairly personal level, and lastly taking responsibility for your actions.
1. I learned how to learn (and how I learn best): it was like being in a classroom for the very first time. From grade school on, the expectations of sitting in a classroom and listening are clear and do not vary. ALI classes challenge that norm via experiential education. Iʼve taken away different ways people learn and what works best for me.
2. I learned how to interact with people: Iʼm naturally introverted, so this part of the program was especially challenging for me. I have always been social, but being open and engaging as a trip leader is far out of my comfort zone. While I still do not naturally fall into a leadership role, my boundaries for leadership have expanded.
3. I recognize my limits: Being outside is uncomfortable. I learned this on my first trip with the ALI. That trip also showed me my limits are wider than I expected and each successive class or trip pushed those limits, no matter how much I resisted, a little farther each time. Iʼll be honest, I still wonʼt activity seek activities that push my boundaries, but I can withstand more "uncomfortable" now than when I started.
4. I strive for quality and competence in all that I do: The ALI expects competence moving forward through the program and teaches the subtle characteristics of a quality program along the way. Now I carry that desire for quality and competence with me to other areas of my life.
In many ways, the ALI was one of the most challenging things I have done because it constantly pushed me beyond my comfort zone. That is why for most of the time, I wanted out of the program. I still do not know why I stayed for as long as I did; probably because with each successful class or trip I felt I could do more. But, now that I am gone, I mourn the fact that the ALI is probably one of the places that will challenge me the most, push me the most, teach me the most or change me as much as it did.
Schreckfeld Station: Once you reach Schreckfeld Station, you can hop off the gondola to eat at 2 different restaurants, pose with Swiss Cows, or let your kids play on a small playground.
2-hour Marmot Trail: This is great for kids, families, and hikers of nearly all abilities. It walks you from First to Schilt with informational panels along the way. Enjoy the BBQ spot at the end of the walk! (Note: always check for signs to make sure there is not a fire ban in place.)
Interested in something else? Check the trail signs and trail maps for more ideas, such as hidden mountain lakes, the impressive Faulhorn, and even a trek all the way to Schynige Platte.
You can pay for each individual Grindelwald First adventure activity, or purchase an Adventure Package to cover the cost of your activity/activities and unlimited rides on the lift. But is this a good deal for you?
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You guys provide amazing information that makes so much sense. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. Have you ever considered offering for a fee help with planning itineraries for different locations?
You guys are amazingly awesome. We have been viewing your YouTube channel for information and I believe many travelers will benefit with the information given. Me and my family will be heading Switzerland first time next week. Our trip will be mainly focused at Interlaken area and have been following your advice on the type of pass required. Hope that everything goes as plan.
Is it advisable to go to Top of Europe in the morning and then proceed to Grindelwald-First for the activities later in the afternoon?
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Thank you so much for sharing Jana! It is super helpful! One question is since we are planning to travel multiple countries with Eurail Global Pass, our rides from Interlaken to Grindelwald is free, but not for the cable car to Mountain First. Does it mean if we buy the Adventure Package, our gondola lift (cable card) will be covered from the Grindelwald to the Mountain First and we no longer need to buy Grindelwald First Tickets? Thank you:)
Constructed in the trees near Gunstock's fishing pond, the Aerial Treetop Adventure (ATA) course is New England's largest treetop obstacle course! Explore Gunstock from a bird's-eye view.
81 challenges are securely suspended within the trees for a combined total of eight high-ropes courses, including two demos and the Explorer Course made just for kids. Features include: log ladders, bridges, swings, seesaws, foot bridges and of course, lots of ziplines.
The adult Aerial Treetop Adventure begins with a training course where our Adventure Park guides show you how to use the equipment to ensure that you understand and can demonstrate that you can safely navigate the ATA. After you feel comfortable and the guide has signed off on your skills, you move to the first adventure, the Green Course. which is closest to the ground (10-15 feet) and challenges are the easiest.
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