Ryan Feidt: Overcoming Self Challenges
Well, I hope you’re not claustrophobic because this story might freak you out. If you are an avid climber, on the other hand, you might want keep reading. This semester
Sierra Deimling: The Hunt for Attentiveness
If you’re a WRFI student meandering down Horseshoe Canyon and it happens to be both Easter and April Fool’s Day, consider yourself lucky. We departed our sandstone haven of a campsite and
Allie Leber: Learning to Dance in the Rain
In all of my 16 and a half years of education, it wasn’t until I started taking adventure classes in college that I realized how rarely we are asked to
Zoe: Water is Life
Listening. To the wind, whipping the Colorado River into a frothy turquoise skin. To the sound of rain pattering across my sleeping bag. To the slow hollow slap of Lake
Emma Thompson: Setbacks and Successes
Gears grinding under the weight of heavy bags, hearts pounding and breathing heavy, we slowly fought our way up a gradual hill towards the capital city, Helena. Our 36 mile
Kimberly Rivers: An Old Question with a New Answer
Every summer of my life has been spent in my home state – North Carolina – and that has been very comfortable. Easy trips to the beach and long days
Kiki Kane-Owens: The Universality of Biophilia
One morning during our backpack in the wooded wilderness of the Big Snowy Mountains near Lewistown, MT I woke up to a pink morning sky and the remnants of the
Brooke Reynolds: Shifting from the “East of Billings” Mindset
Towering yellowed Cottonwoods loom above me, filtering the sunlight through their dancing leaves so that amber light ripples across my hands and face. The world is completely silent except for
Maize Smith: An Ode to Red Ants Pants
I was ecstatic when our mud covered van pulled into the sleepy town of White Sulphur Springs, Montana. Among the post office, two gas stations, and a few bars sits
Allie Leber: Contemplations on Coal
It’s day 57. On the schedule for today, two guest speakers. First, we’ll be meeting with one of the men who was key in defeating a major proposed coal development.