There is no better way to get to know someone than by cooking, hiking, learning and sleeping next to them in a tent for three weeks. That is what my environmental ethics program with Wild Rockies Field Institute entailed.
Sleeping in a tent was new for me, nevermind the fact I was next to a stranger. While my first night’s sleep was not the most restful experience, I knew after the first day I made a good decision.
The people I met on and off the trail was one of the best parts of this course. Not only did we have the opportunity to speak with those working to address climate change, but I also had two amazing and knowledgeable instructors and got to make new friends from all across the country…