Hey Mr. Mundahl - I thought you went hiking with the Sophomores?
I know, I know - everyone thinks I'm going hiking this week. I went for years in the early days of the program and gave up going out to organize the trip. So now I coordinate and communicate and most importantly assist groups if they need help or have to remove a student from the field. I've written about this every year - it's hard for me not to go, but I enjoy facilitating the adventures of others as much as taking the adventures my self!
Have you seen the group my friend/son/daughter/teacher is in?
Maybe. I typically see a few groups during the week but only if something is wrong or if there is a planned contact. Every year there is a few groups I don't see or hear from during the whole week and that's a good thing! If I do see a group though - I'll post an update from the group and pictures if I can get them.
So what happens if they need to get in contact with you?
Back in the day we had to hike out and then knock on doors to use the phone to get a message back to campus. When cell phones came out this got a little easier but the coverage in the mountains isn't great. Now that satellite phones are cheap enough to rent we send one out with every group. They keep them off until they are needed but they have greatly improved our communications.
Can you take a message to my friend/son/daughter/teacher?
Probably not. Since I don't know who I'm going to see when it makes it hard to deliver messages. In fact the great thing about being in the woods is that we are separate from others and have time to be with just ourselves and a small group of people. You can leave a comment on this post though if you want and students can see that when they get back!
Are they doing okay?
You bet! Right now (1:30pm on Day 2) the groups are hiking, making miles, teaching curriculum and making the magic happen. If I don't hear anything that's good news. If I do hear something you'll hear about it asap!
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