top of page
Search
All posts


Bikes to Crown Mountain Bike Park tomorrow (Monday)
We will transport Bikes and Riders from TRCS to Basalt.

bencanady7
Jun 13, 20211 min read


Do I overuse the word “epic?” We went for it!!
We pulled down in Eagle! Hit the bullseye in GJ! Started a young adult version of a great book! Used the “Peer feedback cycle” to improve...

bencanady7
Jun 11, 20211 min read


Camping Trips coming up
Dear MTN School families, We are having a great time. Kids are challenged and asked to persevere. They are making friends. They are,...

bencanady7
Jun 9, 20212 min read
Get Air Waiver/Bikes on Tuesday
https://silo.getairmanagement.com/GroupWaiver.html

bencanady7
Jun 6, 20211 min read


Black Canyon National Park and Big B’s Orchard
Three miles to Exclamation Point! Happy Campers! Co-pilot. Navigators. Wounded in Battle. Seekers. Livin’ on the edge. Terra Firma....

bencanady7
Jun 4, 20211 min read


Yurt Day
We had an 8-part relay to start. The kids named it “The Ultimate Ultimate Relay of Double Racing of Champions.” Highlights included a...

bencanady7
Jun 3, 20211 min read


If you build it...
Great second day! Can’t see every bite going in during a leisurely lunch. Saw some sunburns despite regular reminders and unwanted...

bencanady7
Jun 2, 20211 min read


Catch as catch can
We had a great first day: Rules, windproofing, Mandalas, Dora the Explorer and the Silver Surfer, first aid kits, and lots of new...

bencanady7
Jun 1, 20211 min read


Two Rules and some organizational items
Dear MTN School families, I am quite ready to begin our session. This weekend I will spend Friday through Monday storing and organizing...

bencanady7
May 27, 20212 min read


Moose gives a Homework assignment
Dear MTN School family, T-Minus 12 days until we meet and begin our Mountain School Summer. Can't wait to see the planning and ideas...

bencanady7
May 21, 20212 min read


MTN 2021- June Calendar
The Mountain School is ramping up for a big Summer Session, and a picture like this is fuel for the fire, grist for the mill, and good...

bencanady7
May 8, 20212 min read


Summer 2021- Ready to Roll!
Dear MTN School Community, Scrolling the roster the past few Saturdays, I am feeling great about our Team. New and returning kids are...

bencanady7
Apr 17, 20211 min read
Communication is key
Dear MTN School Community, Our practice is to sign students in and out every day to ensure safety and peace of mind. Today, I’m noticing...

bencanady7
Apr 1, 20211 min read


The Outdoor Classroom... Bring yr puffy coat, kids!
Dear MTN School family, A little celebration and some great pictures before scheduling and ski week thoughts: During a school week we...

bencanady7
Dec 6, 20202 min read


Welcome Winter! MTN School cruises into November.
Dear MTN School family, Hope you've all had a great Halloween and start to November. Please stay in touch with questions and comments. ...

bencanady7
Nov 2, 20202 min read


Chilly breeze is blowin' my thoughts to what's to come...
It's always a song lyric that switches me over. This time the Fall feels even more transitional than ever. We had a big Summer together...

bencanady7
Sep 21, 20202 min read


Endless Summer- The Grand Bike Tour and Rivers to Ride
Well, it's been a Spring to remember and now we are arriving at a long-awaited Summer. Kids and families are excited to get back...

bencanady7
Jun 7, 20202 min read


Navigating a New Landscape
During two weeks of reflection, distance and family time, I'm pondering the path forward and hoping to help. This writing is meant to...

bencanady7
Mar 26, 20206 min read


Pick and choose just what you need.
Dear parents, Please choose just the days you will need for the Summer. I have talked to several people lately who wondered if they...

bencanady7
Mar 9, 20201 min read


Summer Schedule
Week one will create a pattern that we will follow most of the Summer. With weather, and group size changing, we will adapt as...

bencanady7
Mar 8, 20202 min read
bottom of page
