Category archives for: Adventure

Student profile: Alaina Killion

Alaina’s destiny was not always to be an Adventure Education major. From a young age she had her sights set on professional basketball, but her career peaked in the 1st grade. Though at the time she survived numerous escapades—such as jumping off the roof of the shed at her childhood home in Westminster, MA.—she unfortunately [...]

Climbing the wall: Life in the bouldering cave

Climbing in the cave at GMC

by Nate Higgs
For months I struggled with writing this story. No matter what I typed, it never seemed to come out the way I wanted it to. Then tonight, I remembered the words of an old friend, and I could think of no better way to begin.
During my freshman year I spent a great deal [...]

GreenMap organizes first Women’s Ice Climbing trip

BY CANDY SMITH
On February 11, a group of young women headed out to the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Mountains. With crampons on their feet, harnesses around their waists, and ice tools in each hand, the women were nervous and excited about the new experience that they were embarking on – scaling up the [...]

Skiing: the winter wonderland of Vermont

BY CANDY SMITH
Flying down the trail at amazing speeds, cutting first tracks on fresh powder. Here, the only fear is having too much fun. Skiing, and all that it involves, is a hobby, an addiction, and a lifestyle. At Green Mountain College, the sport comes in all varieties – from the professional racing to the [...]

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