The Great Outdoors are even GREATER with GSCTX!
As the GSCTX Outdoor Program Specialist, Hilary Bernhard is our Admiral of Outdoor Adventure! Read more about her and how she earned her adventurous spirit.
I love being outdoors! I grew up in Orkney, a
small island off the top of Scotland. Growing up, I took every opportunity to go sea
kayaking. Having studied outdoor education in Scotland, I have
seen some amazing places and spent time with some incredibly awesome
people. During my studies, I got the opportunity to spend a week
cross country skiing in Norway, canoeing rivers in Scotland and river kayaking while enjoying the thrill of rapids. I had the opportunity to rock climb, rappel and hike up a mountain
in the dark to watch the sunrise. Those are just a few of the fun adventures I've had and I'm looking forward to exploring more here in America. Before coming to America I lived in the tropical rain forest
of Australia while managing an outdoor education camp. My favorite
days were when I taught rappel to children. The rappel site was a vertical
drop beside a stunning waterfall. The site was technical and
challenging which made completing it a super rewarding experience.
I try to get outdoors whenever I can. My favorite days are when I am out enjoying sports that I love and being in nature. If you haven’t tried something adventurous then my advice is, you should!
Visit our Calendar to see upcoming Outdoors Events.
Visit our website to learn about the Outdoor Patch Progression Program.
