I've just returned from a 6th grade Outdoor Ed trip, skiing up to the Shrine Mountain Inn above Vail. This was my first trip on skins and with a free heel! I'm pretty impressed with myself and my ability to push through and take on new challenges. The kids did a great job, and my "competition" were eleven year olds - but I'm feeling good anyway.
The phrase, "see one, do one, teach one" is feeling very real to me right now. I've seen my friends lock into their tele bindings and take off. I followed their lead and locked into my skiis, and then could help my students.
I love going on Outdoor Ed trips, because not only can I help provide that experience for my students, but also learn so much myself. I would probably have never pushed myself to do a hut trip, because I always think things will be harder than they really are. We take the kids on these trips to teach them about the backcountry, but also to help them learn about themselves. As the leader, you will also learn about yourself - and here is my lesson.
Always push yourself. Don't give up and ask more of yourself than you think is possible. You'll always find a way to accomplish your goal.
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