One thing that we have all learned to appreciate is Water! The reason for this is because during our first expedition we hiked for eight days straight. Sometimes water wouldn’t be available so when we did find water we would all be so excited. Hiking under the sun for long periods of time made us […]
I’m Strong
During the first expedition, I learned that it’s important to give a hand. For example, I was trying to climb over a huge log; my friend saw me struggling because I had a 100lbs backpack on my back and we had been hiking for hours. So he stretched out his hand towards me and asked, […]
Rafting in Yosemite
Yesterday the ARC students in Yosemite rafted down the Merced River with Half Dome and El Capitan in the background. There were splash wars, smiles, and a lot of laughter. The students also stopped along the way to test the water quality of the Merced. They conducted tests for PH level, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, nitrates, […]
Maria Sanchez Becomes a Leader Among her Peers
Maria Sanchez began the ARC Summer Course in Tahoe with little confidence in her ability to complete what she started. Yet, as one of the most engaged and enthusiastic ARC alumni over the past two years, she has proven that pushing through is a benefit to herself and an example to others. Joining ARC after […]
Meet Sean McAlindin, Program Coordinator
Sean (middle) and his energetic team: Mel Hoffman, Yami Gutierrez, Anna Greenberg, and Salvador Meza Lemus Whenever Sean McAlindin has a tough day or is struggling to find an answer to one of life’s many problems, he spends the day in the woods, on a hike, camping or rock climbing. Working with Adventure Risk Challenge […]
“Yosemite is the coolest place I’ve ever been!”
“This is honestly the coolest place I’ve been to (along with my hometown in Mexico),” wrote Maria Hernandez, a sophomore at Dos Palos High School, as she sat sitting in front of a campfire in Yosemite. Maria along with her fellow ARC participants had visited Chilnualna Falls earlier in the day and had just finished […]