Our Pilot Participants

Our Pilot Participants

Course Description:

ECHO 8 Aerobic Fitness & Hiking Program
June 9th – June 26th

This course offers an alternative to the traditional learning environment of a classroom. Through a series of hikes, team-building and leadership exercises, classes, and outdoor activities students will learn that exercise can be enjoyable. As exercise becomes play we hope students will adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle.

During the course, students will learn how to apply good nutrition for improving health and activity exertion. Students will also learn the elements of exercise science and how it relates to outdoor activity and injury prevention. Additionally we’ll teach: map-reading and navigational skills, preparing for mountain weather, first aid skills relevant to hiking, and what gear to carry into the backcountry. We’ll also discuss the principles of “leave no trace.” All students will participate in an environmental service project.

Friday, June 20, 2008

Day 8 - Bells Canyon

What a great day! Today was a long hike day, so we decided to journey up Bells Canyon near Little Cottonwood Canyon. Bells is a challenging canyon because of how steep the hike can be, but it offers some spectacular surroundings & views:



The goal for this hike was to get to a waterfall located about 1/3 the way up the canyon. So, we picked up our feet and traveled through...

tunneling trees....

steep terrain...

to get to this...

Truly, it was a beautiful sight!

The hike didn't take as long as expected, but that doesn't mean we didn't find something else to do. We were first entertained by Truman applying his natural sun block, which as served as a great camouflage:

Then we finished off the day by defying the heat with a cool down session. This is runoff water too, and if you would like to know how cold it is, then just as the group!

We missed Sophia & Jessica, hope to see you next time!

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