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On October 18, students from the Introduction to Outdoor Education class worked with Brad Moskowitz and representatives from the Green Mountain Club to rebuild and maintain part of the Long Trail, in Johnson. The installed new puncheon (or ?bog bridges?), cleared water bars and cleaned up illegal fire pits at Prospect Rock. Dave Hardy, the Director of Field Programs and Kathryn Wrigley from the GMC helped to guide our efforts.

Johnson State College posted a photo:

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Deathly fear part of thrill: Prince Edward | The Australian
Prince Edward, chairman of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme that encourages participation in outdoor activities, believes that one reason young people are attracted to the program is the possibility that they could die in pursuit of the award.
Keep up outdoor education, teachers told | Stuff.co.nz
Boston University's Sargent Center for Outdoor Education in Hancock is closing
After nearly 80 years, a Hancock outdoor education center owned by Boston University will close its doors by summer?s end, university officials say.
UK mountain run abandoned as participants seek shelter from appalling conditions - Wikinews, the free news source
A fell running event, the Original Mountain Marathon, has been abandoned under appalling weather conditions, which left a number of competitors stranded.
Outdoor education - The Cherokee Scout - Cherokee County, N.C.'s local newspaper - Community
'Cotton wool kids' to get adventure training
Every teenager in Scotland will be given an annual "outdoor week" under a new plan to tackle the country's growing "cotton wool kid" culture.
U.S. bill proposes funding for outdoor education
Environmental education efforts could expand in classrooms across the nation as a result of the No Child Left Inside bill.
Quadraplegic sailor starts solo trip around British Isles
A record-breaking quadriplegic sailor has set off from Dover on a solo round-Britain trip in sea conditions described as "ideal".
Tornado kills four at Iowa boy scout camp | U.S. | Reuters
Four people were killed and at least 20 injured when a tornado tore through an Iowa boy scout camp on Wednesday, where dozens of scouts were gathered for a summer retreat, state officials said.
Special report: A death at Outward Bound - National Geographic Adventure Magazine
After heatstroke claims a student in Utah's Canyon Country, the 46-year-old institution faces America's shrinking tolerance for risk.

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