As Paulina launched herself into the first morning of her 40 days of Adventure Risk Challenge, she exclaimed excitedly, “Let the adventures begin!” She had chosen to participate in ARC’s 2013 summer immersion course to improve the many areas she struggled with: writing, fear of heights, opening up to people, and having confidence in herself. […]
Charting Successful Courses
At both our program sites, Yosemite and Truckee, ARC hosted very diverse groups in our summer immersion courses this year—from urban and rural California, from 12 towns, seven cultural heritages, and six languages spoken among the participants. Our teams were filled with many different personalities as well: the vocal leaders, the organizers, the jokesters, and […]
From Unfamiliar Faces to Closest Friends – Dahlia reflects on her summer in Yosemite
Participating in the Adventure Risk Challenge program over the summer was an incredible experience. Having to start the course in the backcountry immediately made me feel uncomfortable, especially having to live with a group of complete strangers. One day I was in the warmth of my bed, and the next day, I was sleeping on […]
The Double Life of an ARC Intern
Meet Jessica Rivas, ARC’s intern at our Tahoe/Truckee site. Most people call her Jess and she stems from North Hollywood, California. Jess is a junior at UC Merced and a part time Ranger for Yosemite National Park. She says she often feels like she’s living a double life Bruce Wayne style, however as of recently […]
Preparing for the 5-mile Run
We woke up at 6:30 and began stretching at 6:45 per usual. We then ran 20 minutes through the Pioneer History Center saying “hay” to the horses, through the covered bridge across the river, up the road towards Camp Wawona a little ways and then back. We are both mentally and physically confident to achieve […]
ARC Tahoe Rocks!
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 […]