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A note from Miss New Hampshire 2013
Reposted with permission from Samantha's Blog: http://missnh2013.wordpress.com
New Hampshire’s Daniel Webster famously wrote about our Old Man in the Mountain: ”Men hang out their signs indicative of their respective trades; shoe makers hang out a gigantic shoe; jewelers a monster watch, and the dentist hangs out a gold tooth; but up in the Mountains of New Hampshire, God Almighty has hung out a sign to show that there He makes men.”
Our mountains make strong women too! And Outstanding Teens. This weekend I will be leading New Hampshire’s second Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey into the White Mountains with an incredible group of women. I am very grateful to the Kelley Family who provide our base camp. And I can’t wait to “Go Wild” with Eileen, Miss New Hampshires Outstanding Teen 2012, before she heads off to the bright lights of New York City for college. We will power down our technology to focus on a rugged outdoor expedition over rocks and rivers. Plus campfire songs, s’mores and a special sunrise hike.
New Hampshire’s Daniel Webster famously wrote about our Old Man in the Mountain: ”Men hang out their signs indicative of their respective trades; shoe makers hang out a gigantic shoe; jewelers a monster watch, and the dentist hangs out a gold tooth; but up in the Mountains of New Hampshire, God Almighty has hung out a sign to show that there He makes men.”
Our mountains make strong women too! And Outstanding Teens. This weekend I will be leading New Hampshire’s second Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey into the White Mountains with an incredible group of women. I am very grateful to the Kelley Family who provide our base camp. And I can’t wait to “Go Wild” with Eileen, Miss New Hampshires Outstanding Teen 2012, before she heads off to the bright lights of New York City for college. We will power down our technology to focus on a rugged outdoor expedition over rocks and rivers. Plus campfire songs, s’mores and a special sunrise hike.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award — Young American’s Challenge was first established in 1956 in the United Kingdom and was introduced to the Miss America Program in January 2009. After completing the adventurous journey requirement I will be able to receive my bronze award on the MAO stage in September!
You’ll want to stay tuned for my recap post of that and pictures! I’m certainly not the most outdoorsy person you’ve ever met, but I know it is going to be an experience to remember! However, I KNOW that as soon as the weekend is over I will be immediately running to my computer/phone to find out who will be joining me at Miss America as Miss Rhode Island 2013 will be crowned on June 1st!
Terrain Check
Preparation and training are key to ensure a safe and rewarding Adventurous Journey.
You have TWO homework assignments.
1. Visit DofENH2013 to familiarize yourself with the White Mountain National Forest and tweet which one of the 70 Randolph Mountain Club Trails YOU think we should hike with hashtag #DofENH2013
For example, your tweet might say:
Howker Ridge Trail #DofENH2013
Next:
2. Go to Hiking Calculator to workout out the timing of the Trail you selected
You have TWO homework assignments.
1. Visit DofENH2013 to familiarize yourself with the White Mountain National Forest and tweet which one of the 70 Randolph Mountain Club Trails YOU think we should hike with hashtag #DofENH2013
For example, your tweet might say:
Howker Ridge Trail #DofENH2013
Next:
2. Go to Hiking Calculator to workout out the timing of the Trail you selected
Goals:
- 6 hours of purposeful activity per day
- Exploring the natural world
- Completing a demanding journey
- Learning preparation, self-sufficiency and self-reliance
Saturday 6/1
9a-1p Service Projects
3:00p Move-In to the White Mountain National Forest: 98 Randolph Hill Rd, Randolph, NH 03593
3:30p Sunset/River Challenge
6:00p
- Campfire Build/Dinner
- Division of Labor/Work Groups
- Team Building Exercises - led by Samantha Russo, Miss New Hampshire
- Outdoor Survival Skills
- Night Sky/Constellation
12:00a Fire Dark/Sleep
Sunday Activities:
5:45am Sunrise Hike
7:30am Breakfast/Pack/Clean Camp
8:30am White Mountain Expedition - led by Eileen Kelley, Miss New Hampshire’s Outstanding Teen 2012
- Bridge Building
- Lunch
- Trail Repair
Retreat and Debrief
Return to Base/Departure
Preparation/Pre-Reading
- White Mountain National Forest: http://www.fs.usda.gov/whitemountain
- Backpacker: http://www.backpacker.com/destinations/category/421
- Fire Building: http://www.wintercampers.com/2012/10/08/building-a-fire-in-the-winter
- Hike the Whites: http://hikethewhites.com//
- Camping: http://www.everything-about-camping.com
- NH: http://camping.lovetoknow.com/Hiking_in_NH
White Mountain Adventurous Journey
The Miss New Hampshire Organization will be hosting our SECOND Adventurous Journey the weekend of May 31-June 2, 2013 led by Miss New Hampshire Samantha Russo and Miss New Hampshire's Outstanding Teen 2012 Eileen Kelley. We have an exciting, rugged weekend planned with camping, hiking, service work and outdoor skill building.
Everyone is welcome to join the adventure. If you'd like to join New Hampshire's Duke of Edinburgh Program, please email Sarahjayne_Howland@hotmail.com.
Everyone is welcome to join the adventure. If you'd like to join New Hampshire's Duke of Edinburgh Program, please email Sarahjayne_Howland@hotmail.com.
Summer/Silver Adventurous Journey
Are you ready to hike, climb and explore New Hampshire's White Mountains? We are planning our second Granite State Adventurous Journey for May 31-June 2, 2013 with a Bronze and Silver expedition.
Base Camp will be at the Kelley Lodge on 98 Randolph Hill Road in beautiful Randolph, NH.
To confirm your participation, please email Sarahjayne_Howland@hotmail.com.
To learn more about Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program, please visit http://www.usaward.org/
Base Camp will be at the Kelley Lodge on 98 Randolph Hill Road in beautiful Randolph, NH.
To confirm your participation, please email Sarahjayne_Howland@hotmail.com.
To learn more about Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program, please visit http://www.usaward.org/
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