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• Taylor Courier
• 12 Apr, 2026
• • Climbing

Mountaineers Basic Alpine Climbing - Vantage Rock Session

April 12, 2026 A weekend spent at Vantage Rock for the Rock Field Session for the Mountaineers Basic Alpine Climbing (BAC) course. We camped on the north side of the Feathers, and spent Saturday working on alpine climbing skills on the Sunshine Wall. On Sunday a few students stayed and climbed a bit more at Zigzag Wall and the Feathers.

• Taylor Courier
• 27 Mar, 2026
• • Birding

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

March 27, 2026 A drive through Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge in late March is a study in contrasts. The landscape is still waking up from winter, with patches of green pushing through the brown, and the air carries the crispness of early spring. Yet, the refuge is already teeming with life, a vibrant ecosystem buzzing with activity.