Sea Kayaking Expedition Reflection

I very much enjoyed working with you all this past weekend on our first expedition. Judging from your comments and reactions, It appeared as you all enjoyed it as well. As I mentioned at the end of the experience, I am pleased with how you are all progressing as a group.

I would like you to reflect upon your expedition this past weekend and write a blog entry that summarizes your experiences. As you reflect, comment on specifics such as:

• food
• teamwork/comradery
• LNT
• night paddling
• student leadership
• safety
• Reversing Falls
• planned activities/initiatives
• your own goals
• your favorite and least favorite parts of the expedition
• things you would like to have been done differently

Finally, in his book "Outdoor Leadership," John Graham writes:

“Leadership is not a science to be picked up in one book or course, but an art to be learned over time.”

Consider and answer the following questions:

1. What do you think John Graham means by this quote, and
2. How do you think this applies to your experiences of this past weekend?

Please remember that your blog entries should be of considerable length and depth. It is highly recommended that you type your responses in a word processor, use spell check, and then copy and paste into this blog. Refer to the blog evaluation rubric for further information on how you will be evaluated. Your responses are due to be posted by the beginning of class on Friday, September 26, 2008

Personal Equipment Need List

This past week, you have been given an equipment list identifying several pieces of clothing and equipment you will need for your coursework. Using this equipment list, your book, and the discussions we have had in class, please respond to this post (by clicking on the "comments" link below and to the right) and list out the pieces of clothing and gear you already own, and then identify each piece you will need in the next few weeks as we prepare for your expeditions. Also identify where you will research and look for each piece of gear you need. This is due before class on Friday, September 12, 2008.