The physical and medical safety of our students is of the utmost importance to the whole team at True North. The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification is the “Gold Standard” in medical training for anyone working in an outdoor environment. It is the definitive medical course for wilderness travelers. The 80 hour course is usually spread over 8-10 days with many opportunities for students to ask questions … [Read more...]
A Healthy Diet at True North
Although it may seem like common sense to most people, eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is critical to positive physical and mental health. During the first couple of weeks, our students start to acclimate to outdoor life at True North. For many students, the daily routine at True North is very different from their lives at home. They begin and end each day with a nutritious meal, track their water intake and … [Read more...]
The Green Mountain National Forest
Quite often, folks wonder about our field areas and express curiosity about the actual wilderness part of True North Wilderness Program. Our offices are located in the heart of Waitsfield, VT, but our program utilizes a wide variety of field areas throughout central Vermont and our young adult clients travel even more widely, exploring wild places all around New England. The largest field area that True … [Read more...]
Senses Come Alive
Like all of the seasons in New England, Fall is a time for change. When the seasons change so do our behaviors and our senses perk up. These transitions can be a time to reflect on the previous season and get excited for the upcoming season. This is my favorite time of year to be in the woods of Vermont. Vermont is more than 75% forests and many of them are extremely wooded. As the leaves fall from the trees, the … [Read more...]
