Cutting Tools Mora Companion – an inexpensive, easy to sharpen, fixed blade knife Mora Garberg – bombproof full tang knife for battoning wood Silky Ultra Accel – an excellent folding saw at a decent price King Waterstone 220/800 grit – … Read More
Layering for Winter Adventures
Layering for Winter Adventures I have been an adventure guide for over 20 years. Spring, summer and fall are my busiest seasons. but every year I count down the days until the cold weather sets … Read More
Ropes Course for Team Building
Many people come out for a day of team building with a preconceived notion of what makes a “ropes course.” And then, when I ask what they know of ropes courses, they tell me about … Read More
Building Vs. Bonding
Finding Team Building Activities For Work Groups We often receive inquiries from small business and corporations seeking team building activities for their work groups. Some groups desire a recreational day out of the office, others … Read More
Building a Strong Company Culture
The most successful organizations know that building a strong company culture is the foundation of a successful business. The culture of an organization affects employee morale, performance, and retention. If there is a culture of … Read More
10 Inexpensive Outdoor Activities in MD/DC/VA
Snowboarding – Take a class and then rip it up at a local ski resort. Try Whitetail, Ski Liberty or Wisp. Caving – Venture into an underground labyrinth and explore the beauty of one of … Read More
Facilitated Teambuilding is an Investment in Future Success
The key to effective team development is understanding the needs of the team, and planning a goal-driven, facilitated teambuilding program that meets those needs, through a fun and challenging shared experience. When a day of … Read More
The Great Egg Drop Teambuilding Challenge
The Egg Drop Teambuilding Challenge Competitive problem solving exercises are great teambuilders both youth and adult groups. During the Egg Drop Teambuilding Challenge small teams will compete to construct an egg delivery mechanism that will allow … Read More
Using Competition as a Tool for Effective Teamwork
4 Ways to Use “Friendly Competition” to Improve Teamwork Selecting competitive teambuilding exercises is a tricky business. There are plenty of people in leadership positions who think that teams benefit from fostering competition between the members … Read More
What to Bring Caving
We provide most of the gear you need, including a helmet, headlamps, knee pads, coveralls, dry bags, and all the navigational items we need. Additionally we will carry a first aid kit and a pelican … Read More