Where will their path lead?

When I first encountered New Hampton School I was a young Outward Bound instructor more focused on climbing and paddling than working. A friend of a friend new about a school that was hiring professional instructors for a five day backpacking course, was I interested?

The chance to hike for a week with young people and get paid for it was irresistible and I jumped at the chance. After the course I wanted to find out more about the school and it's teachers and students.

For me, the path I walked with the SophX back in 2001 led directly to a career at NHS that has lasted until this day. I wonder what paths our students will walk this week, and what changes, opportunities and revelations will come as a result?


I showed this movie in School Meeting this week to get folks fired up. All the quotes are taken directly from the past eight years of student reflection and feedback after the course.

Many sophomores have walked this path before, and many will follow. But for each student the experience is uniquely personal and fresh, as if it were the first time we ever did the trip.