The ARC summer course is in full swing, bringing participants together from varied cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. This group is full of strong and good-natured go-getters. They have tackled the biggest challenges facing them with a sense of adventure and a can-do attitude. During their backcountry expeditions, the ARC 2013 cohort has been learning how […]
Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast
“Slow is smooth, smooth is fast” we kept repeating over and over. It had been a great day! It started off relaxing, gazing at the beautiful sunrise during our breakfast. We had reviewed how to travel cross country many times. It was our first time hiking off trail and we made sure to avoid every […]
Teaching the Youth
Today the Pacific Fishers presented their science projects to The Boys & Girls Club from Planada and Merced. We spent a good chunk of the morning and afternoon dedicated to teaching the kids about watersheds. Francisco and Manuel taught “Water Pollution in the San Joaquin River”, Brock and April taught “The Water Cycle”, Sabin and […]
Peak Challenge
In the early morning, we woke up at 5 A.M. Everyone was in a rush; eating breakfast, taking down shelter, and cleaning up the campsite. Finally, it was time to leave and hike to our most challenging peak, Tuolumne. When we stood on the top and saw an incredible 360° view of nature, we couldn’t […]
Expedition #4 Underway
This morning the “Pacific Fishers” woke up, did some light fitness, got their packs together, and headed off to Ostrander Lake for their final and most demanding expedition yet.
Nacho Average Intern
Meet Tyler Rackelmann, ARC’s summer intern in Yosemite. Tyler is a psychology major, preparing for his third year at UC Merced and a Yosemite Leadership Program participant. Tyler feels extremely passionate about the outdoors and says he looks forward to watching others grow in such a meaningful setting.