Outdoor Transformations

11/06/2024

SUNY Cortland introduces Tourism to its degree programs! Know someone interested in creative fields? Explore this opportunity!

Immerse yourself in recreation studies with SUNY Cortland's Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies Department. Explore opportunities for outdoor adventure, wellness and tourism.

11/21/2021

James Norbury

05/15/2021

What’s your next adventure?

05/13/2021

Watch Melissa’s story... inspiring!

20 minutes of the purest, most needed kind of inspiration.

05/07/2021

What the outdoors has taught me..... I like to equate the fear of failure to summit fever! "Turning around is a sign of mental strength, a true mark of a good mountaineer." Summit fever can be dangerous and life threatening. I had to learn early in my career that reaching the summit should not be the ultimate goal. It's about the journey. This is the same for life... forcing ourselves to the top can be dangerous for our mental and physical ... and, maybe financial health. It is ok to say, this just didn't work. Finding a new path on the mountain can be just as fabulous as reaching the top. It's about the journey and what we learn on the way.....

The biggest hurdle for mountaineers is summit fever. It cripples your judgment and can ruin a mountain climb. Here are some ways to not focus on the summit.

05/03/2021

For over a century, a small network of alpine huts have operated in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Run by off-the-grid teams called “croo”, they span 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail and serve up home cooked meals each day to the many guests. But, those huts need people to operate them! And.... more and more women are working at the huts and kicking butt at it! Learn more about these adventurous souls!

For over a century, a small network of alpine huts have operated in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Run by off-the-grid teams called “croo”, they span ...

04/30/2021

Christa and I made some changes the Paddleup Retreat for women entrepreneurs and leaders. Making it more accessible, we are now offering this influential program during a 2-day adventure. Step out of your comfort zone and enjoy community building with like-minded women, sunset standup paddleboard yoga, and daily workshops that will unlock your potential as a business owner and leader. Learn how to activate your values and develop a mission driven business through adventure!

Woman Entrepreneur and Leader Transformed! Enjoy the outdoors? Hungry to be inspired by a group of amazing women entrepreneurs and leaders? Curious how paddle sports are uniquey positioned to up-level your focus, entrepreneurship, and leadership?

04/28/2021

Hey all - do you have a teenager in your household who you feel would be a great CIT? Check out this program from our sister organization!

Finger Lakes Adventure Camp Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program will offer opportunities to campers ages 14 to 17 to get a head start with learning skills that will serve them as they enter the workforce. Participants in this program not only gain technical skills in a variation of watersports, part...

04/17/2021

When I want a bit of inspiration or motivation to continue moving forward, even during tough times... I turn to our trailblazers.

They'd traveled hundreds and thousands of miles between them, but explorer Blair Niles and one-time spy Marguerite Harrison were disappointed to learn that they were deemed unsuitable to join the Explorers Club.

04/15/2021

Years ago, I turned to adventure to help me step out of my comfort zone. I faced many fears! When you work on being ok when uncomfortable ..... oh ..... the magic!

04/12/2021

At the age of 14, I took my daughter on a 7-day kayak expedition. The tranformation was incredible! Making this happen for all our daughters!

Author Natalie Warren wants young women to disregard conventional rites of passage and get lost in the wilderness