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When the Camp Ends: What Happens to Resilience After the Adventure?

There is something appealing about the idea that a challenging outdoor experience can make us more resilient. Put someone in an unfamiliar environment, give them a physical and emotional challenge, add some uncertainty and teamwork and eventually send them home. But what happens after that? Does the resilience developed outdoors stay with them when they […]

The Four Phases of the Seasoned Outdoor Practitioner: A Journey to Wisdom and Humility

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 […]