The first of Middle and Upper School Spring Trips have returned, and reports from the last groups to arrive back at trailheads and takeouts are making their way back to Riverstone.  So far, all signs point to successful trips!  

Weather this year has apparently presented unique challenges, and rewards; wind, sleet, snow, and snow on some trips have tested students preparation and grit, while other trips have been treated to calm, sunny and warm skies.  In the past week, students in grades 6 -10 have spent a combined 560 days (!) in the field It is always great to welcome our students back from all corners of the west and it will be wonderful hearing stories in the coming week.

The Class of 2009 was treated to perfect winter weather on their annual Senior Trip to the Boulders and Sawtooths last week.  Scott Learned and Gemma Utting lead a group to Boulder Yurt, while Ben Brock and Hortense Everett took a group to Fishhook Yurt near Redfish Lake.  After a week of trial exams in preparation for their IB exams in May, the seniors were ready for a change of pace; during the trip, seniors practiced locating avalanche beacons, built and slept in snow caves (even as the mercury dipped to -2 degrees!) and laid some tracks in some of the nicest snow we’ve had all winter.  Batteries recharged, the seniors head into their final high school quarter with a set of great memories.  Check out some of the pictures HERE!

8th Grade Winter Yurt Trips

9th Grade Winter Camping Trips

Senior Trips to Boulder and Sawtooth Mountains