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 […]
