“The ARC group from Yosemite held and still holds that power of unity to keep each other safe no matter the circumstances. For instance, during our first expedition on day two, we were all having difficulty finding the correct trail to get on the steep rocky mountain. For many of us, we believed that we […]
Stranded
“As I was walking up to the cliff, I thought that it was going to be a piece of cake. However, as I came closer to the cliff, I began to second guess myself because I did not realized how big it was. “You really want me to climb this thing?” I said out loud. […]
Knitting the bonds, as Life goes on
“During our first expedition, we hiked quite a lot of mountains that I have never heard of before. It was such a challenge for me because I have never physically challenged myself that badly. As I kept pushing my legs to climb up the steep hill up to Eagle peak with a fifty pound pack […]
Being Lost to Find Myself
After being in the back country for eight days, Gustavo was able to sit back and reflect on his experience in base camp. Here’s what he had to say: “First experiences are often jarring and make us feel like we are not able to do something that is in front of us, however that is […]
Andrea Briceno, The Monarch Butterfly
Andrea Briceno was a quiet and often unenthusiastic student. Now beginning her sophomore year in high school as a recent participant of Adventure Risk Challenge’s (ARC) summer course, Andrea says there are so many positive changes for her this school year. Before ARC, Andrea had trouble focusing on her studies and was reluctant to try […]
Jesus Alejandre, Intern Extraordinaire
As a high school freshman, Jesus Alejandre was a shy student who didn’t look his teachers in the eye. When asked to speak in front of a classroom, he lowered his gaze to the floor and spoke quietly. “I didn’t like speaking in front of people because I was worried about how I sounded as […]