Saturday, July 14, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
On the train headed to BC!
2 School busses will be waiting at the Battle Creek train station to take us to the BACC. We expect to arrive in Coldwater between 11 and 11:30pm. (Get the washing machines warmed up!)
Coming Home!
The Amtrak train just crossed the Mighty Mississippi..............AEWE is in Illinois en route to Chicago
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Rocky Mountain Convoy
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Group-Cloud 9
This is the price to change the radio station for Cloud 9!
On Jul 5, 2012 3:06 PM, "shari deevers" <sdeevers@gmail.com> wrote:
Saturday, July 7, 2012
AEWE International contingent
Luka Ebinger of Hamburg, Germany & Thales Von Sperling from Brasilia, Brazil pose in Colorado the evening before heading into the backcountry. Both AEWE hikers extended their stays to participate in AEWE12 RMNP.
Welcome Campers!
A leader wedding proposal at 14,110 feet
AEWE leader Seth Earl popped the question to leader Lyndsay Stakenas at the top of Pikes Peak. We are happy to report she said "yes"!
Friday, July 6, 2012
All is well....
We are all tucked in at Cripple Creek, Colorado. I beautiful night to fall asleep in a tent. Thank you for sharing your kids with us.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Stares of admiration
Bill Earl changing into his AEWE12 T-shirt drew stares of admiration from many at Union Station including blushing leaders Margo Boyd and Shari Deevers
Navigation Training
Clint Cook and Denise Mack test their navigational skills while at Chicago's Union Station
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
TRIP & FIRE UPDATE 7/3/12
As of yesterday, RMNP is a go!
According to park officials they are confident about current conditions and are anxiously awaiting our arrival.
There is a plan B is in place however that could take us to another destination in a different part of Colorado should the safety situation change.
The Garden of the Gods visit is in jeopardy currently due to fire. Details to follow…….
GARDEN OF THE GODS UPDATE: Their website says they re-opened 7/2 (NOT CONFIRMED)
GARDEN OF THE GODS UPDATE: Their website says they re-opened 7/2 (NOT CONFIRMED)
IT’S AEWE TIME!
Friday, June 29, 2012
COLORADO FIRE & TRIP UPDATE
TRIP UPDATE 6/29 AM
As of last night (6/28), all current destinations on our
upcoming trip are open!
AEWE leaders continue to work and plan for an
alternate destination should current conditions change or deteriorate. We are
also regularly communicating with RMNP park officials to insure safe conditions
for all hikes.
Please check the AEWE blog often for any notices in
this regard as we will be updating with current information regularly. Avoid
contacting destinations directly, especially via phone as those folks have their
hands full monitoring their own situation. Instead, please use websites
and legitimate news sources to monitor the fire/weather conditions.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
COLORADO FIRE ALERT
IMPORTANT TRIP UPDATE
AEWE leaders are carefully monitoring the wildfire situation in Colorado and are presently developing contingency plans should it be determined that hiking at Rocky Mountain National Park is deemed not safe.
Please be aware and prepared that due to wildfire circumstances it may be necessary to completely rework our hiking destination to insure everyone's safety.
Check the AEWE12-RMNP blog for details in this regard.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Another view...........
Here is a new RMNP web cam to enjoy.
Billed as the highest visitor center in the National Park System the Alpine Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain sits at 11,796'.
See RMNP from the Alpine Visitor Center
Billed as the highest visitor center in the National Park System the Alpine Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain sits at 11,796'.
See RMNP from the Alpine Visitor Center
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
AEWE Up!
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| Hikers soak up the AC in preparation for a brief hike with packs full in altitude 1/10th of RMNP! |
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| AEWE leaders review first aid kid components while 2nd year leader Clint Cook verifies details |
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| oh yes the beloved bear canister goes in your pack too :( |
With only 14 days left in the countdown things got serious last night on the final AEWE meeting before showtime. The heat caused an abbreviated hike on much more tolerable terrain but the mood was more serious this time as many trip specifics were discussed and reviewed.
The next meeting is it. 7/5 8:00 AM BACC packs loaded, cameras charged......EYES WIDE OPEN!
**Parent's.....................ALL Aboard will be approximately 9-9:15 AM on 7/5 after a pack check and group gear distribution.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
AEWE Update & Reminders
AEWE Trip to Pokagon - June 20, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. - departing from the BACC
AEWE July 3 meeting date is cancelled.
AEWE will meet in the BACC mall on July 5 (prior to departure) at 8 a.m. - plan to be there on time!
AEWE bus will depart at 9 a.m. for Chicago!
AEWE July 3 meeting date is cancelled.
AEWE will meet in the BACC mall on July 5 (prior to departure) at 8 a.m. - plan to be there on time!
AEWE bus will depart at 9 a.m. for Chicago!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
IT'S OFFICIAL!!!
AEWE12 to visit Olympic Training Center
Just weeks ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games, Branch County's AEWE RMNP expedition will make a stop at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado ahead of their backcountry visit to Rocky Mountain National Park.
On July 6th members of AEWE will tour the U.S. Olympic complex on an officially sanctioned tour
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
AEWE RECEIVES FOUNDATION GRANT
The Branch County Community Foundation awarded the AEWE program a grant in the amount of $2,000 in May 2012.
Thank you for your generous support!!
Thank you for your generous support!!
Monday, June 4, 2012
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Next meeting for AEWE leaders and students travelling to the RMNP is May 10!
Leaders will meet in Mr. Earl's room at the BACC at 5:30 p.m.
Students and leaders will meet at 6:30 p.m.
The balance of the payment for the trip for all participants going on the trip is due on or before May 10 (no later)! Make checks payable to Branch ISD.
Leaders will meet in Mr. Earl's room at the BACC at 5:30 p.m.
Students and leaders will meet at 6:30 p.m.
The balance of the payment for the trip for all participants going on the trip is due on or before May 10 (no later)! Make checks payable to Branch ISD.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Saddle Up Campers. Next stop RMNP!
The April AEWE meeting broke out packs and sleeping bags and announced hiking groups.
Bill and Sharon discuss the symptoms of acute mountain sickness at the AEWE leader meeting during a presentation on the topic by Cheryl Covell. |
| Mark Shiery first time AEWE leader in Group 2 checks his pack fit during the gear pass out. |
Bill reviews the night's events and shares his personal fitness plan to get in shape for AEWE12
Thursday, March 29, 2012
AGRI-ENVIRONMENTAL
WILDERNESS EXPEDITION
Packs (Bill & Sharon):
Ø Adjustment
Ø Use
Ø Care
Ø Use prior to trip
Ø Recommended weight (20%)
Photos
APRIL 12, 2012 –
LEADER MEETING/TRAINING
5:30 p.m. – BACC (Bill’s
room)
AEWE STUDENT/PARENT/LEADER
MEETING
April 12, 2012 – BACC
Mall – 6:30 p.m.
Agenda
Introduce Groups (9)
Backpacks – 3 phasesPacks (Bill & Sharon):
Ø Adjustment
Ø Use
Ø Care
Ø Use prior to trip
Ø Recommended weight (20%)
Group
Box
JournalsPhotos
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Things you see at Rocky Mountain
Nancy Carr provided these shots.....................
A moose at Sprague Lake
Trail Ridge Road (Tundra Area)
Sprague Lake
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
AEWE12 - RMNP Leader/Student/parent meeting
The next AEWE Leader/Student meeting will be held on March 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the BACC mall (parents are welcome).
(Leaders to meet at 5:30 p.m. in BACC room 130 or the mall.)
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| Rocky Mountain National Park |
(Leaders to meet at 5:30 p.m. in BACC room 130 or the mall.)
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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