Outside & ZachemDelat
Outside Outside
ZachemDelat ZachemDelat
Outside Outside
Hey, have you ever thought about turning a wilderness hike into a real life project—like mapping out a route that not only challenges us but also teaches the crew how to live off the land sustainably? I’m curious how you’d guide people through the planning phase, balancing adventure with purpose.
ZachemDelat ZachemDelat
That’s a brilliant idea—turning the trail into a living lesson plan. First, gather the crew and ask each person what they hope to learn: fire building, foraging, or shelter building? Write down those goals and list the skills needed to hit each one. Then map out a route that naturally incorporates those tasks: a ridge with fire spots, a stream with edible plants, a rocky slope for a lean-to. Break the hike into daily checkpoints, each with a mini‑project and a debrief. Keep the pace realistic so people can absorb the info, not just sprint to the next landmark. Finally, create a simple “sustainability log” where everyone notes the impact of their actions—like how many firewood scraps they used or how many berries they collected sustainably. This way the adventure stays adventurous but grounded in purpose.
Outside Outside
Sounds solid—just make sure you actually demo each skill before you let them try it. No one likes a “guess what this fire starter does” moment. And keep the sustainability log in a waterproof notebook; trust me, rain will be the first test of your plan. Ready to hit the trail?
ZachemDelat ZachemDelat
Absolutely—demo first, then hands‑on. I’ll set up a fire‑starter station, walk through the steps, and let everyone try it under my eye. The waterproof notebook is a must; I’ll keep a checklist so we record water sources, fire impacts, and any gear issues. I’ll also prep a quick review at the end of each day to see what worked and what we can tweak. Ready to plan the first leg? Let’s nail the route, assign roles, and make sure every step teaches a concrete skill. The trail will feel less like a test and more like a collaborative workshop.
Outside Outside
That’s the spirit! For the first leg let’s aim for a 4‑hour loop up a ridge, with the fire‑starter station at the start, a berry patch halfway, and a lean‑to spot at the ridge top. I’ll take the lead on the fire demo, you can handle the berry‑foraging run‑through, and someone else can coach on the lean‑to build. Each checkpoint will have a quick skill check and a spot for the sustainability log. Ready to draft the exact waypoints and assign the roles? Let’s make it a lesson we’ll all remember.
ZachemDelat ZachemDelat
Sure thing—here’s the plan: 1. Start at the trailhead, fire‑starter demo with you. 2. First checkpoint, 1.5 km in: berry‑foraging run‑through with me. 3. Second checkpoint, 3 km in, ridge top: lean‑to build demo, the crew that’s comfortable with basic carpentry takes the lead. 4. Final loop back to trailhead, quick recap and log entry. Roles: you = fire, me = berries, the carpentry‑savvy person = lean‑to, everyone else helps and logs. Let’s hit those points, keep the pace steady, and make sure the notebook stays dry. It’s going to be a solid, memorable lesson.