Author Archives: bill

Rhythms and Circles

Posted on May 24, 2011 by bill

This post first appeared in the journal CALYX produced by Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School, Volume 32, Issue 2, Spring 2011. My heart pounds as I reach the end of the switchback trail at the top of the mountain.  Ready for a … Continue reading →

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Soft, Silent Footprint

Posted on May 6, 2011 by bill

With spring in full bloom and longer daylight hours ahead many of us feel the urge to get outside for a walk, take a bike ride or get the canoe out of winter storage.  Spring is an exciting time as … Continue reading →

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We’re Hiring

Posted on April 12, 2011 by bill

Help Wanted: Climbing Instructor Essential Skills Outdoor School is a local independent guide service based in the Driftless region of southwest Wisconsin since 1999.  Our passion is adventure education and our mission is to provide conscious outdoor experiences that awaken … Continue reading →

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Mud Season

Posted on April 5, 2011 by bill

This post originally appears in the April 2011 issue of the Kickapoo Free Press A damp morning fog lingers over the valley as I quickly pack lunch and a few last-minute items into my rucksack. I glance up valley; my … Continue reading →

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Boy Scouts of America Rock Climbing

Posted on March 31, 2011 by bill

Essential Skills Outdoor School is offering a BSA Climbing Merit Badge class on Saturday April 30 at Devil’s Lake State Park near Baraboo, WI.  For those of you who have never been to “the lake” before, you will be amazed … Continue reading →

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