Safety or Supervision? Navigating the Gray Areas of Duty of Care At Blackbox Outdoor Education, we believe that experiential learning thrives when participants are pushed out of their comfort zones—but never at the expense of their safety. A recent tragic incident involving the drowning of popular Indian singer Zubeen Garg off Lazarus Island has sparked […]
In the challenge course world, the word portfolio usually only appears once a year. That is when re-certification is coming, emails start coming in, and suddenly many practitioners are trying very hard to remember what they did in the past year. “What dates did I work ah?” “How many hours did I log?” “Was that […]
At Blackbox OE, we spend a great deal of time analysing not just the mechanics of outdoor education, but the mindset of the practitioner. Blackbox OE’s co-founder – YK, has long observed a common and fascinating four-phase progression among technically inclined practitioners that often goes unrecognised until it is reflected upon. This journey charts the […]
Dear 21-Year-Old Me, You’re standing at the edge of your career in outdoor education, filled with passion and energy. You believe that a single camp can change a child’s life forever. And while your enthusiasm is admirable, let me share a few things I’ve learned in the last 20 years that might help you along […]
