Feb 28, 2012 | Hiking, Leadership Skills, Outdoor Leadership Training Tips (Blog Series), Service
A True Story that Changed a Culture What I am about to share is a true story. It is the story of a servant in the shadows whose act of service mysteriously created a culture of Christ. The names have been omitted to protect those involved. Many years ago I witnessed...
Feb 22, 2012 | Discipline, Identity, Leadership Development, Leadership Skills, Risk
A Mountain the Greatest Generation Once Climbed I admit, it’s a great phrase: “The ‘Greatest Generation”. But the mountain from the which the phrase was earned was even greater. We’re talking about the kids born in America between 1910 and 1930. It’s hard...
Feb 14, 2012 | Canyoneering, Leadership Development, Leadership Skills, Outdoor Leadership Training Tips (Blog Series)
“Sign me up!” I thought as I glanced at an invitation to a Christian Outdoor Leaders conference. Why not go, I love fun, learning outdoor leadership skills, and mixing it up with like-minded people. Plus, I was heading to the comfortable warmth of Prescott, Arizona...
Feb 5, 2012 | Backpacking, Hiking, Leadership Development, Leadership Skills, Mountaineering, Teamwork, Training
There’s Just a Windowpane between Me and an Unforgettable Memory I like hiking in the mountains and I also like snow (a little of that white gold is coming down now outside my window). Hmmm… I like hiking + I like snow = I love mountaineering. Why am I in inside...