https://www.basecampcascadia.org/about-us daily 1.0 2024-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1603829879257-U9B7AXR4VOJH9TZ1D6FJ/PAAV4923.jpg Home - Basecamp Cascadia Basecamp Cascadia is an outdoor community space for all*. We facilitate wild, immersive adventures of self-discovery in nature, to inspire the next generation of exemplars of environmental care. IMPORTANT UPDATE: Basecamp Cascadia is pausing all on-site programming while we work with the County to demonstrate our eligibility to continue our mission on-site. In the meantime, please check back for updates on off-site programs and subscribe to our newsletter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/81347bb2-7f43-48a3-bc44-1de013f9657f/DSC01392.JPG Home - How we work Connect to and share the land. All of our programs include education of the history of our land and meals prepared with local food foraged or farmed in our area. Collaborate with community. In some cases, we have the skills to facilitate experiences. In other cases, we lack the skills or networks, and we open our space to other like-minded organizations to utilize as their own. Care for our planet. Each program offers a community science or environmental conservation component. Our goal is for participants to leave Basecamp with deeper knowledge of their connection to our Earth—inspiring them to become exemplars of environmental care in their communities. Create a physically and emotionally safe space. If you don’t feel safe, you can’t have fun. If you are safe, feel that you belong, connect to the land, and connect with others—joy is inevitable. This ethos enables us to truly welcome diverse audiences, and de-segregate our outdoor spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617310031634-CFSI7KU8UGN2AML0N98A/unsplash-image-Sb406giSfBk.jpg Home - The Power of Words *All - Any human, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, age, shape, size, gender, sexual orientation and/or ability. https://www.basecampcascadia.org/blog daily 0.75 2022-07-14 https://www.basecampcascadia.org/blog/run-into-the-wild monthly 0.5 2022-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1655946553374-IU4K5SW2VWTH49ASFNYS/PXL_20210924_192320736_2.jpg Our Journal - Run into the Wild: Join us for our women’s trail running program We left our egos at the highway and created an intentional focus on being present, supporting one another, and spreading positive vibes. We set a welcoming and refreshing tone for the long weekend together. From a personalized assessment that we directly applied to a Posture and Injury Prevention workshop, learning from professional trail runners about nutrition and training plans, to learning to plan and plot routes through the wild places surrounding each of our homes, this program has it all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1655946540644-BQNBHVDGZES3DEP28Y1I/PXL_20210924_220806143_2.jpg Our Journal - Run into the Wild: Join us for our women’s trail running program - We’ll be doing yoga, connecting, and learning the best ways to take care care of our running bodies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1658250946975-T4PH0WLDQETKQXHVHZG9/CKO07882.jpg Our Journal - Run into the Wild: Join us for our women’s trail running program - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/f26ed968-634c-4c38-af8c-0890e22c38fb/IMG_3273.jpg Our Journal - Run into the Wild: Join us for our women’s trail running program - Are you excited yet? We sure are! Please reach out with any questions or inquiries. We’d love to have you as part of this special weekend. https://www.basecampcascadia.org/blog/join-us-for-paddle-into-the-wild monthly 0.5 2022-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/90da5689-4ea5-4cc9-a924-9fce266b46fc/original_cfa9e09c-ec92-4b81-aaec-c43195e13b00_PXL_20210524_224023035.jpg Our Journal - Paddle into the Wild: Packrafting, Community, Mentorship - If you are someone who longs to go on expeditions in faraway places, to use rivers as a form of transportation in the wilderness, or explore the waterways of the world by packraft, but you don’t feel confident in your abilities in a boat or on water, Paddle in the Wild is for you. “A lot of people who we paddled with who skipped formal instruction have since stopped paddling,” says Jon, highlighting the importance of having proper coaching and teaching from the very beginning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/f6b09661-5b43-47a1-adfb-fa3a1c7fd515/PXL_20210528_163031257_2.jpg Our Journal - Paddle into the Wild: Packrafting, Community, Mentorship - Paddle into the Wild is a 4 day immersive experience. Your instructors include Chris Korbulic, Jon Strahl, Sarah Glacer and Elecktra Mathews-Novelli. They are professional kayakers, artists, and certified ACA instructors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/cfa1f21c-e64e-48c7-9b76-7d9f0941e93f/20210724_120448.jpg Our Journal - Paddle into the Wild: Packrafting, Community, Mentorship - Join us for Paddle into the Wild! Creating a culture of safety in whitewater sports June 3-6 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/2553c3e1-bc09-4c0c-b539-a33f474c8474/Rogue+rafting.png Our Journal - Paddle into the Wild: Packrafting, Community, Mentorship - Basecamp Cascadia promotes a culture of packrafting that creates a lifelong love of whitewater and rivers. Jon and Chris and family rafting on the Rogue River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/a8c6dfcb-6280-4e76-a2ab-8416ff36f16e/kayaking+2.jpg Our Journal - Paddle into the Wild: Packrafting, Community, Mentorship - For Chris, Kayaking Kids Camp made him nervous about whitewater. He was terrified to roll and avoided it at all costs. But after individualized coaching, he created the backbone of safety and security that has propelled him through a 20 year career as a professional whitewater kayaker. Photo on the Left: Jon avidly practicing his roll after Kayaking Kids Camp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/09cf0b7c-0a8f-477e-82b7-7c2b1ed43889/DSC_5140.jpg Our Journal - Paddle into the Wild: Packrafting, Community, Mentorship - Paddle into the Wild is happening June 3-6 at Basecamp Cascadia, located in the North Central Cascades between Leavenworth and Stevens Pass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/6303fcb2-a7ab-42a2-816c-9958186ef96c/DSC09096.JPG Our Journal - Paddle into the Wild: Packrafting, Community, Mentorship - In Paddle into the Wild, you will create that backbone for yourself. To be able to go on expeditions, and paddle more challenging rivers, you need to start from a place of skill and confidence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/0f684ca0-c271-4bc1-b97e-2ffd9a6622f3/PXL_20210925_005326784_2.jpg Our Journal - Paddle into the Wild: Packrafting, Community, Mentorship https://www.basecampcascadia.org/blog/program-applications-allow-us-to-make-space-for-all-community-members monthly 0.5 2022-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/5e06667f-c3d0-43e8-a952-470909e2fb80/Moore-Strahl-447.jpg Our Journal - Program applications allow us to make space for all community members - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.basecampcascadia.org/blog/the-brave-space-projects-a-gathering-in-the-woods monthly 0.5 2021-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/a2e16690-5287-4448-a8e7-442cb036d4a4/Nikky+taking+a+deep+breathe.png Our Journal - The Brave Space Project's - A Gathering in the Woods. - Soaking in the surroundings. Nikky Torres, The Brave Space Project Team Member and Event Organizer, soaks in her surroundings at Basecamp Cascadia during A Gathering in the Woods. Photo: Nikky Torres. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/696dcdcd-3b12-4a6f-a88d-4e26115e6c09/Connection.png Our Journal - The Brave Space Project's - A Gathering in the Woods. - Connection. Mary Big Bull-Lewis, The Brave Space Project Team Member & A Gathering in the Woods Participant, touches an aspen tree in the forest that surrounds Basecamp Cascadia during A Gathering in the Woods. Photo: Mary Big Bull-Lewis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/7f98479e-4d96-4732-a73f-a374452c3f22/Dome.png Our Journal - The Brave Space Project's - A Gathering in the Woods. - The Dome. Evening at Basecamp Cascadia with the lighted dome in the background. Photo: Mary Big Bull-Lewis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/330a7eef-7612-4aab-9010-3d0062a57a63/grateful.png Our Journal - The Brave Space Project's - A Gathering in the Woods. - Only the beginning. Farewell photo with A Gathering in the Woods Co-Creators & Participant Nikky, Sage, Erin and Katie with Basecamp Cascadia. Photo: Nikky Torres. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/0a1cdfcb-ba02-499e-a515-aca1680aa707/Nature+Mountain+Photo+Plain+Collage+Instagram+Post.jpg Our Journal - The Brave Space Project's - A Gathering in the Woods. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/21e1f042-e848-4e4a-afd1-80c941ef3ad8/Moore-Strahl-447.jpg Our Journal - The Brave Space Project's - A Gathering in the Woods. - Basecamp for The Brave Space Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/76c15a35-e176-430c-8eb2-be0fda80f078/Empowering+women.png Our Journal - The Brave Space Project's - A Gathering in the Woods. - Furthering community through place. A Gathering in the Woods Co-Creator Nikky Torres with participants Sage Wilde & Chelsea Murphy. Photo: Nikky Torres. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/3637523d-2c80-4119-a521-e772457d6ce1/A+Gathering+in+the+Woods.jpg Our Journal - The Brave Space Project's - A Gathering in the Woods. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/5a40f4aa-a773-4771-b47d-b8707a04a8a6/IMG_6973+%281%29.JPG Our Journal - The Brave Space Project's - A Gathering in the Woods. - Make it stand out Erin, The Brave Space Project Team Member and Event Organizer, dances & lights up the dome at Basecamp Cascadia during A Gathering in the Woods. Photo: Nikky Torres. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/889de19f-e9b2-41c1-8093-807f09aca4e5/Tent.png Our Journal - The Brave Space Project's - A Gathering in the Woods. - Sunrise at Basecamp. Sunrise over the camp during A Gathering in the Woods. Photo: Nikky Torres. https://www.basecampcascadia.org/blog/cascade-mountains-community-spaces monthly 0.5 2021-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/5be3a0c7-c228-4c80-87b1-eb155475abd3/Community+Space+for+All+Inspiration.png Our Journal - A Community Space for All - What inspires us? “We are inspired to share this space with our community because we can imagine a different, better society, with healthier notions of property ownership and environmental stewardship.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/013a07b2-c7af-4958-aaab-67adb99b359b/Cascade+Mountains+Community+Retreat+Center.jpg Our Journal - A Community Space for All - Make it stand out A community space for all - Roaring Creek Invitational 2021 community trail run prize pie ceremony. Photo: Loren Guerriero https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/3fb52853-17f5-4fa8-a97c-76b57265417b/North+Cascades+Sunset.jpg Our Journal - A Community Space for All - Make it stand out Sunset over the North Cascades: a quiet moment at Basecamp Cascadia. Photo: Jon Strahl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/60d6f4ec-2775-4e5c-8b2b-2ecf5b2d4506/Basecamp+Cascadia+Legal+Definition.jpg Our Journal - A Community Space for All - Make it stand out The legal, colonial definition of this forest we affectionately call Basecamp Cascadia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/3dae6a98-05c5-4b3d-b734-e8dec935188a/Stevens+Pass+Views.png Our Journal - A Community Space for All - Make it stand out The land of the Nason Valley, as seen from a recent clearcut. While the valley is far from its pre-colonial state, we are grateful to live here in 2021 and there are a lot of reasons to continue to care for this land. Photo: Jon Strahl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/3768e804-6ccc-4859-b0b8-b85042c2ed9b/Community+Space+for+All+Post+%281%29.png Our Journal - A Community Space for All - Trust first “We know that presuming to trust others leaves us more open to positive opportunities than vulnerable to negative risks.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/9b66f790-2af9-4c41-b587-7899046f0c6b/Tree+Rings.png Our Journal - A Community Space for All - Make it stand out We are young. Photo: Jon Strahl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/34ba8487-5b33-4299-a1c9-5706e2930cf0/Community+Space+for+All+Chelan+County.png Our Journal - A Community Space for All - Make it stand out The land of the Nason Valley, from the perspective of the Chelan County Assessor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1635889148570-UB31UCYMBX478JIHMMLH/rci_-98.jpg Our Journal - A Community Space for All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1635889148246-BJA4X8NHHY33G1M4GCDG/rci_-102.jpg Our Journal - A Community Space for All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1635889442955-2ZJ6YVT02WO6KVAX36JP/20211002_153036.jpg Our Journal - A Community Space for All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1635889409547-VMBVMEF40M3FQUHO0EZ4/IMG_3233.jpg Our Journal - A Community Space for All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1635889443622-JZKHT5PPZFVVCFD25162/IMG_3239.jpg Our Journal - A Community Space for All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1635889502581-C33Q4Q1C84TZDN47Q86I/IMG_3273.jpg Our Journal - A Community Space for All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1635889498883-TQ9RYE1SGUPIRQFER2QS/IMG_3296.jpg Our Journal - A Community Space for All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1635889529140-21YE2ZSY8V9M3313L3DV/rci_-67.jpg Our Journal - A Community Space for All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1635889608606-C2UER166K8ZB3RF3KW3I/rci_-110.jpg Our Journal - A Community Space for All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/0e640c6a-84e7-46fa-a69c-d1d124f8e8af/Share+land+to+serve+land.png Our Journal - A Community Space for All - “We share the land in order to serve the land.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/4ada42db-7ffb-4ec9-918c-3e4f14e74744/IRRF+RCI+Briefing.jpg Our Journal - A Community Space for All - Make it stand out Paige Reyes and Mary Big Bull-Lewis, board members from the Indigenous Roots and Reparations Foundation (IRFF), and Paige’s family give an introduction at the pre-run briefing for the Roaring Creek Invitational trail run and party at Basecamp Cascadia. This year we were proud to donate RCI proceeds to IRRF, a new local indigenous-lead nonprofit formed to “support the rights of the Earth, by recognizing the intrinsic value of all species, ecosystems, ensuring clear water and air, and returning human activity to a balanced, sustainable level. #landback” Photo: Eliza Brine https://www.basecampcascadia.org/blog/women-and-wild-spaces monthly 0.5 2021-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1574652069306-6GCUN0TUWSMUS1FIGO4B/20191116_102343.jpg Our Journal - Women and the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1574652180050-ZD6LRL52BPXH8DKSHWNY/IMG_20191116_104420.jpg Our Journal - Women and the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1574652180449-JG5WZQ64I6W7G73Z3EQC/E4D26E80-427E-47B0-BD4E-ADF80065219E.jpg Our Journal - Women and the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1574652180952-TGIJHRXTXJNLZSDISBMT/BE0358FF-14D7-42AA-A2B6-F19087A9D989.jpg Our Journal - Women and the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1574652178810-BXNWMZE9UWXHKZ5X7FCA/20191116_184501.jpg Our Journal - Women and the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1574652183252-8U1STJFXZYVKFKNVO7P7/20191116_111629.jpg Our Journal - Women and the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1574651752460-27ZA5DUMMTO3US79F8IE/MVIMG_20191116_115028.jpg Our Journal - Women and the Wild - Bringing a community of 9 women together to talk women and the wilderness. https://www.basecampcascadia.org/blog/origin-story monthly 0.5 2021-11-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1568859215873-CLDSEDLDGN3N1LTANFHH/DSC09108.jpg Our Journal - Origin Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1568859221722-FQ85KDOG4XO88D67C232/DSC07517.jpg Our Journal - Origin Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1568859227944-XPHQD61LVKBPAE0XSMK0/MVIMG_20180711_125025.jpg Our Journal - Origin Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1568859261912-4T7LN919FYXUN44NZXCI/IMG_20190705_175443.jpg Our Journal - Origin Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1568859273335-XZWRFMAL45JU0ZP6BC56/photos.JPG Our Journal - Origin Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1568859307529-RY7KJCKJHQNRZVAZVQ05/DSC07148.jpg Our Journal - Origin Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1568857672199-BQ599Y1L6PXNTOYHNKAP/orcas.JPG Our Journal - Origin Story - Origin Story A Resident orca gliding past us as we attempt a paddle to peak adventure in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. 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Are you new, returning to, or looking to redefine what running means to you? Are you pining for community with other female trail runners? Run into the Wild is for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617331429773-4YKPCR8LZN0WWRRP38OJ/MVIMG_20201010_132856.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1655946553374-IU4K5SW2VWTH49ASFNYS/PXL_20210924_192320736_2.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617330723840-I44GRLQEM0FEZDBBPPKR/MVIMG_20201010_115828.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617330752282-13N28RJWYWH7PD9YN5UA/MVIMG_20201010_133246.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617330807223-UTOKFTKJJWT7PT9FV67D/CKO06412.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1655946540644-BQNBHVDGZES3DEP28Y1I/PXL_20210924_220806143_2.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617330815504-T9IO27F7VIICUAV45QI1/CKO06277.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617330745203-0TDX9B7BIOFBDV3ZS4IJ/MVIMG_20201010_172210.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617330770701-QST573QRDJT1NBEYA8OF/IMG_4418.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617330761157-ZFVOKYK81TRJD6DG21LT/PAAV5014.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617331473155-E5MP69WKYRJW92B6K5IM/IMG_4386.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1655946531487-VYARAVWJ5S03CXY5XS83/IMG_3829.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617330777386-JGPK3R7KVT89ZMFR67OK/PAAV4964.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617330782534-R5ZSV2L81L1O6NYT6CI4/PAAV4935+%281%29.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1655946565090-OHSI59628MGC788T1OVZ/PXL_20210924_181520350_2.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617330795471-H7E1KHGYUAM6W01OP618/PAAV4931.jpg Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1631451558652-829PRZO6IOTJXLVYEF67/bushelandbeelogo.png Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1631764756112-81TTNON5I6MLZL0K6X14/LT+image.png Run into the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1657745915022-LLJ8UE2QJ44M63HQJOVQ/IMG-8446.jpeg Run into the Wild - Anna Breen "Breen" (She/Her), Instructor Anna is an outdoor enthusiast, traveler, and eater who works as an ER nurse to fund her many pursuits in life. She lives in Willow, AK with her fiancee and dog. She spends most of her time with her loved ones mountain running, working out, cooking, and gardening. She is a dabbler who finds many things in this world to be exciting; listening to music, berry picking, reading, mushroom foraging, traveling, hunting, fine dining, fishing, dancing, canning/preserving, beekeeping, etc. Prior to becoming a nurse, she completed an undergrad in Therapeutic Rec, did agronomy research for a grad school program that she chose to leave, and studied overseas for a few years. She has worked as a landscaper, stone mason, sommelier, wilderness therapy guide, hotshot wildland firefighter, summer camp facilitator, ranch hand, medical scribe, and more. Anna stumbled across Basecamp’s RCI in 2021 on the recommendation of a friend and adored the entire experience so much she begged Katie and Jon to let her hang out more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1657746750863-AMAMCN0ARJSPQG5WJ04A/PortraitRedRocks.jpg Run into the Wild - Jessica Kisiel (She/Her), Postural Coach Jessica, Postural Coach and Author of the Pain Free Athlete, brings a unique, collaborative approach to pain relief and athletic performance. As a leading coach in her field and former professional athlete, she combines her knowledge of posture therapy, sports coaching, movement technique, wellness coaching, and strength and conditioning with her personal athletic experiences to help athletes of all levels and ages prevent and overcome physical injuries so they can achieve excellence in sports and life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1657746016685-63P8Q4DLZRBSXTEIFM8M/_DSC1935.jpg Run into the Wild - Naomi Liebhold (She/Her), Outdoor Educator Naomi is the Partnerships and Community Chair and Co-Creator of Run into the Wild at Basecamp Cascadia. Since 2015, Naomi has been teaching environmental education to children, youth, and adults throughout the West. She has a master's degree in environmental education from Western Washington University, where her research informed efforts toward ensuring all children and families have opportunities to gain the benefits nature immersion offers. Naomi is most passionate about increasing access to the outdoors through inclusive outdoor learning environments. A former resident of the Wenatchee River Valley, Naomi now resides in Bellingham, WA where she continues to teach and learn outdoors in forests, fields, and urban spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1657746228586-QQ99GHIA7LEN117K6WCK/DSC07552-EFFECTS.jpg Run into the Wild - Katie Strahl (She/Her), Logistics & Instructor Katie has spent over a decade adventure trail running across the West Coast, some of her favorites have been when they have been spur-of-the-moment with her female adventure counter-parts. Run into the Wild was planted as Basecamp Cascadia’s first program, and she now leads the logistics to help expand the program’s reach to more of the greater community’s female-identifying trail runners! Her favorite part has been transforming running from simply a recreational hobby to one that builds community and connects more people to nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/f26ed968-634c-4c38-af8c-0890e22c38fb/IMG_3273.jpg Run into the Wild - Our Teaching Philosophy Photo 1: A group of women getting ready to run in the Roaring Creek Invitational trail race. The race is welcome to runners with all different running experience and raises funds to further programming for Basecamp Cascadia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1321df1f-1d0e-4a70-9102-272ebfb8c27c/CKO07882.jpg Run into the Wild - Run into the Wild Seasons of Running: A retreat for all female identifying runners. September 29- October 2 2022 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1579725377522-1T3IB0IZZAEV1C6XOYUJ/IMG_2016.jpg Run into the Wild - Our Story At age 9 and 10, Katie and Ella met in Cabin 4 at YMCA Camp Dudley, surrounded by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington. The towering trees of the Pacific Northwest and the surrounding snow-capped peaks planted the seed for their love for the outdoors. Twenty-four years later, that seed has flourished. Motivated by their own wilderness adventures ranging from a circumnavigation of Mount Rainier on the Wonderland Trail, a sunrise summit of Mount Whitney, completing the Gannett Peak Project to raise awareness of public lands, rafting the Tatshenshini-Alsek, and a rim to rim to rim trail run through the Grand Canyon, Katie and Ella hope to inspire more women to connect to wild places and help them develop the skills and experience to do it. https://www.basecampcascadia.org/rci daily 0.75 2023-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1624652106470-7SU2ILPCM7I277IRM0GH/Moore-Strahl-980.jpg RCI - Dance The dancing and the party is kinda the point of the whole thing, the shared accomplishment infusing the festivities with a uniquely dreamy joy. Some experienced runners credit the dancing for diminishing the soreness they usually feel the day after. Stay up as late as your body will let you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1591399153042-YUJIOJUELC0JJMVIOV28/IMG_0342.jpg RCI - Fall 2023 (Oct 6-8) The Roaring Creek Invitational is an alpine trail run and party that takes place in the Central Cascades to maintain community, inspire fitness, and support local causes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1591396888306-LOQH3HL5WVIDPNCTA0VB/IMG_4133.jpg RCI - Run Start 9am Saturday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638159655603-FF7GXF8R74A4IFRZV1U8/image-asset.jpeg RCI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638159690621-00NUI84OMZIMMJGK7INC/IMG_3233.jpg RCI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638159692017-0EA01RSVRJT0Z5RDXNKP/IMG_3239.jpg RCI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638159701056-1BB8G6HLX757A0OMNP9R/IMG_3273.jpg RCI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638159700252-2GMTPS5ASA718J6OLUHM/IMG_3296.jpg RCI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638159710220-QTLZ74F3XIGGXHHUAC2W/IMG_6814.jpg RCI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638159710762-TR3XM9D7BZJIQHWOACJ6/rci_-67.jpg RCI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638159726191-RFWABCWSHK8HGSMD31TK/rci_-98.jpg RCI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638159726734-LC519Q0YBYTWXEZ0D1YC/rci_-110.jpg RCI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1591396521616-MVRW4IT8T9B3LVRIJY5V/Course+Briefing.jpg RCI - Course Briefing At 8am, we'll gather together to get pumped up and discuss all relevant race logistics—physical and emotional safety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/3a860b2f-522e-49a1-89c5-f43a8c1ea75f/20220709_201638.jpg RCI - RCI has an 8 hour cut off time So whether you want to run, walk, ramble, or frolic, you are welcome. There’s no time pressure (unless you want there to be). Or, if you want to volunteer and support the runners, we have lots of available volunteer positions! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1591395285884-C48HB617ESHWLO8JNANM/RCI+Breakfast.jpg RCI - Saturday Race begins at 9AM, so breakfast will be available at 6:30AM. Coffee, toasted bagels, hard boiled eggs, and fruit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1591397274809-4ABK46TY0388CTV5CWDP/7F58D25B-FF71-46C8-A259-8C6C521B991B.jpg RCI - Run Finish Saturday 5pm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1591397770237-FPMTHF0Y5PW6GEKCOQQP/rci-2017-4873.jpg RCI - Sunday A dieu Recovery flapjack feast, coffee, and good feelings. Hang out for as long as you're able. Share stories and smiles then we bid adieux 'til next year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1591398645970-DSO43XID3G0T39QZCJ5D/RCI+Cookie.jpg RCI - Dinner & Awards Shall your name be emblazoned on the RCI cookie? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/b8c9bff8-8938-458a-a0f5-88b64e4125db/IMG_5418.jpeg RCI - Bring your kids!! This year we are offering RCI Kids Camp in collaboration with Mountain Sprouts. Mountain Sprouts will be hosting a Kids Camp at Basecamp Cascadia for kids aged PreK - 9 years-old, while parents compete in the Roaring Creek Invitational! Kids will have a blast with Mountain Sprouts Outdoor Educators while they play outside, enjoy nature arts and crafts and build community with other kids in the outdoors! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/94206936-7420-44a9-8207-b791538ec9a3/Screenshot+2022-09-01+154657.jpg RCI - Are you ready to steam? @seatsu.sauna will be at RCI for pre-run and post-run rejuvenation! We’re very excited to partner with our friends at Seatsu Sauna to bring their mobile sauna to the Roaring Creek Invitational. Just wait until after running 30k; your muscles are going to love getting in a hot, steamy sauna (and then into the cold plunge). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1591396789991-2GP1SCGWVLLMWS9KSMT8/0E0DAA4E-6DF0-453F-9C93-A9E8C7C6431D.jpg RCI - Friday Arrive at the venue anytime after noon. Come say hey at the cabin, lie/brag about how out-of-shape you are, and pour yourself a compensatory kombucha or beer. At some point, explore the 20 acre property and set up your tent at one of the many prepared campsites. The afternoon/evening will brim with unstructured chilling, lawn games, and the one pre-race task of making yourself a nametag at the art table. Dinner will be served at 6, and will remain available until late to accommodate night time arrivals. https://www.basecampcascadia.org/winterinthewild daily 0.75 2022-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1606866159303-5V9HO3D35AWEA01MV1MO/WIW13.jpg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617313434256-RLVD8XL8I31V5WTHYS22/image+%284%29.jpg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1606866247064-ENYEJTMF7H23FF3YMK6U/WIW4.jpg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617313435366-EEGZXAZ0BG6QCI5FGLNU/image+%283%29.jpg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1606866197012-VKLF7MUHUHROQ00N8OCC/WIW10.jpg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1606866162079-2829C6D427WKZFLR5G8N/WIW12.jpg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1606866198412-S1G2YOVWIO7SYHVWO9G9/WIW%28.jpg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1606866199560-AWOMR7XHGVE6DTWCKJOA/WIW8.jpg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1606866200367-Q8QEHJFX02TDB7BXLKU8/WIW7.jpg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617313436752-VHEM8BZOPEAO1SH3EVAJ/image+%282%29.jpg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1606866246763-X3FURRFG18F0O7MVYXPH/WIW3.jpg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1606866279655-2X0FBLD2OD04F2KQ1QTJ/WIW5.jpg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617313435169-IPSDMPV3EE01JGTXT89F/image+%285%29.jpg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1606866250915-8LWYDDDDOSLUVZUNTZ4A/WIW+2021.jpg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1606920753185-MQBCS2FYUSXRTOP62NL3/10927836_10153078902823290_806312084730050727_o.jpeg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638153011717-6VZPDUNM1RWL2YG77CRB/Purple+Modern+Interesting+Facts+About+Galaxies+Infographic+%282%29.jpg Winter in the Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617311844070-4H3GAPG2OZYAC3PQDQCK/20210213_112232+%281%29.jpg Winter in the Wild - A BIG thank you to last year’s participants & partners for making our first Winter in the Wild unforgettable! To learn more about the Winter in the Wild program read a recent article that Program Director Katie Strahl wrote for Community Snow Observations about the power of connecting families to winter wildlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/66548d06-3b3a-4472-b59c-502b54537690/DSC01093.JPG Winter in the Wild - Is your family ready to explore winter? The Winter in the Wild Community Event on February 19, 2022 was a huge success! Our program purpose is to cultivate a sense of place for all families in the outdoor community through providing support and a space that encourages winter connection through community building, recreation and snow science. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638156744770-QD4RJGLBITNJG2YBQM9J/elisa-lopez-picture.jpg Winter in the Wild - Elisa Lopez - Team Naturaleza Project Director at Team Naturaleza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638156754092-LG15SJIFCVSBH2TXELXE/Team+Naturaleza+Logo.jpg Winter in the Wild - Team Naturaleza Empower multicultural communities through natural science education, providing the skills and knowledge to be able to return to natural areas independently and safely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638156740911-NL8L9U30746NLTZCASZM/bio2.jpg Winter in the Wild - Chelsea Murphy - She Colors Nature ACTIVIST. I was born in San Diego, CA and raised in Washington State. I have always had a connection with nature, and found a consistent love for the outdoors more recently. After meeting my husband we decided to marry and settle down in his home mountain town in North Central Washington. Currently a mother of two kids on a mission to create a better more inclusive world for them. We go hiking and camping and try and spend at least 30 minutes outside each day. Lastly I use solo hiking and trail running to balance my own personal mental health and wellness. https://shecolorsnature.com/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638156736680-SU68OXB8IJHM3QC03IT1/SS%2BNew%2BLogo_2020%2B%281%29.png Winter in the Wild - Winter Wildlands Alliance’s Snow School As a member of Winter Wildlands Alliance, an organization dedicated to promote and preserve winter wildlands, we are providing a winter adventure inspired through their Snow School Program. What is Snow School? A bridge to connect kids (and families!) to the world of snow science and winter recreation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638157533325-6HZHF290AFNYVETIZCYB/Copy%2Bof%2BLogo_websiteSimple.png Winter in the Wild - Community Snow Observations CSO is a citizen science campaign to measure snow. Make your backcountry travels count! We need your help measuring snow depths in mountain places too vast for researchers to monitor. Your observations help us predict snow conditions and improve safety for mountain travelers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638157582767-NB28Z33SLK24Q5Y0CA6L/aragon03.jpg Winter in the Wild - Christina Aragon - CSO Christina Aragon is a PhD student and graduate fellow at Oregon State University, where her research focuses on alpine snow and snow-derived water resources. She is particularly interested in understanding the ways in which snow dynamically links together human, ecological, and hydrological systems in a changing climate. Her prior research focused on large-scale meteorology related to extreme precipitation over the Pacific Northwest, climate model evaluation, and projected changes in freezing levels. She is very excited to be part of Community Snow Observations and guiding a grassroots movement of citizen scientists. She draws from years of backcountry experience assessing avalanche conditions and riding big mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638158070854-4XETIT0DK4WRMO8L04XW/Staycascadia_square_logo.png Winter in the Wild - Stay Cascadia Stay Cascadia is a small, family-owned business. We strive to create a sense of place and cultivate authentic connections between families, the community, and the local environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1638157768114-H331IOX7L4GUE8U5ULS0/DSC00482.jpg Winter in the Wild - Chelsea Behymer - Basecamp Cascadia A former marine biologist with a background in environmental education, Chelsea is a Naturalist and informal science education researcher. After experiencing the leadership and resilience that is at the heart of Basecamp Cascadia while co-leading its first-ever program, Run Into the Wild, Chelsea knew she wanted to be a part of their mission for the long-haul and is very excited to be jumping on board to help develop and coordinate future programs, as well as continue to lead program activities when she can. Chelsea is passionate about science communication and fostering understanding of our connections to natural systems, from a vast mountain wilderness to a microscopic ocean world of wonder. She is pursing her PhD in Environmental Sciences with a focus on Free-Choice Learning. When she's not exploring or playing in the salty sea, she's be-bopping around the Pacific Northwest in a camper with her favorite white-water kayaker, pit-stopping along the way to survey the landscape by mountain bike. https://www.basecampcascadia.org/paddle-into-the-wild daily 0.75 2024-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1706135955219-O98UOXO2O5UDKGNLHHF2/20210724_120448.jpg Paddle into the Wild - Increase female and non-binary identifying paddlers. This year we will offer two sections of Paddle into the Wild to the public, with an emphasis on 50% of the spots in each section being held for female and non-binary identifying paddlers. Why we are focusing on female and non-binary identifying paddlers: In whitewater paddling, diverse gender representation is lagging [way] behind, based on the fact that one of the premier whitewater kayaking competitions in the world finally added a women's category as recently as 2019 and there is still a large gender gap in the sport. To help in the effort to grow a paddling community that is more diverse and build support among these paddlers, we are putting a special emphasis on saving half our slots for female and non-binary identifying paddlers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/dcf72ff0-18c7-4d66-a816-2d9bfab30d83/20210412_175415-PANO.jpg Paddle into the Wild - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/70b8249e-79e7-4943-94da-3ecb600517e2/PXL_20220606_195058345_2.jpg Paddle into the Wild - More feedback from past participants “I really appreciated all of the feedback and encouragement. When I swam, the response was “nice recovery,” and “love the commitment!” “I’ve pretty much just always jumped onto trips that I’ve been invited on from others and just make my way through the more difficult sections and learn every time, but by really focusing on stuff below my level and challenging myself in creative ways I feel I can learn a lot faster. So thank you for that.” “This program exceeded my expectations enormously- and my expectations were high to start! I feel that I learned and grew more in 4 days than I have in any other educational- training experience due to the instructors intentionality, level of training, course content, and opportunities for practicing. The setting was also ideal and I appreciate everyone on staff working to inspire constant connections to the landscape and local communities. I will be recommending this course to many, many friends. PITW may need another session next year.” “Loved seeing an empowered woman instructor. Met me where I was emotionally. Didn’t make me feel bad about freaking out before the swim on Saturday. Encouraging and awesome!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/2ab2ffc4-62e3-4a34-8bfd-e34f59e85f1b/PXL_20210715_183105000%7E2.jpg Paddle into the Wild - Paddle into the Wild May 3-5 & May 10-12 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/17d1aa5c-965a-4d1e-b954-079c9e44ea34/20210415_152210.jpg Paddle into the Wild - What? An inclusive and immersive workshop to discover your best packrafter: Scouting, picking lines, identifying hazards, setting safety, making the right move, and helping your friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617407441775-V3QPZNXRVZPGTXFP5D45/Packraft+Handbook+Overview.jpeg Paddle into the Wild - The Packraft Handbook by Luc Mehl A beautiful, modern, and comprehensive guide to packrafting. Think of this as our course “textbook” though it is a whole lot cooler than most textbooks! Go to Luc’s website if you want to get a jump on some of the content we plan to cover in the course. We will have copies for purchase if you don’t have yours yet! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1644190048478-Z996QXAZEI5NQVVL47XC/messages_0+%2811%29.jpeg Paddle into the Wild - Our Teaching Philosophy Enable: The course not only covers all the paddling fundamentals you would expect, it includes tools, resources, and expert coaching to plan your own expeditions. Inspire: Be inspired to grow your own paddling and adventure pursuits with a built-in fireside chat with your packraft instructor team during the three-day immersive course. Create a sense of place: Build community with your fellow paddlers through group on-river and off-river activities, as well as connection to the rivers we get to paddle by learning how we can give back to these special ecosystems through community science. Forge adventure partnerships: The course is only the beginning. Participants will come away with their own expedition plan for the year and a roster of potential compatriots. Start safely: We want packrafting culture to prioritize physical and emotional safety. This means students make their own choices to take on physical challenges, and the community welcomes everyone to the sport regardless of their identity, background, or ability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/72cdbeeb-1584-4548-9945-c9d50154288b/Neutral+Meeting+And+Workshop+Schedule+Template+%281%29.png Paddle into the Wild - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/feb91768-fbec-4fb7-a3f6-bb453b00e608/KOA.jpeg Paddle into the Wild - Make it stand out Leavenworth / Pine Village KOA - resides near the heart of Leavenworth proper and is nestled right next to the Wenatchee River (central location to PITW programming). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1651816289320-YY2PY0NKON6G4G18F7ZE/PXL_20210528_163031257_2.jpg Paddle into the Wild - Where? The creeks and rivers of the North Cascades provide crystal clear water to practice backcountry skills of reading and running small and big-water features. These waters join together into the Wenatchee, which flows right past our campsites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1706289426734-NW4F75ICMUMT8FLORWSP/luc%2Bat.jpg Paddle into the Wild - Luc Mehl - Author of The Packraft Handbook Author and Swiftwater Safety Certified Instructor Luc is an award-winning author and educator based in Anchorage, Alaska. Luc's courses combine his formal rescue training, academic background, and hard-earned experience traveling over 10,000 miles through Alaska. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1706127308934-I8TMON7VE0G3GOUP93JE/Sarah%2BKilbourne%2BAPA.jpg Paddle into the Wild - Sarah Kilbourne - Executive Director of American Packrafting Association https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1645917162131-JNOXGGA38YUH49IT8L4X/20211018_124020.jpg Paddle into the Wild - Jon Strahl - Co Founder of Basecamp Cascadia & ACA Whitewater Instructor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617739826843-PG43MU2P2I38KKREPXKI/Photo+Jul+25%2C+2+26+40+AM.jpg Paddle into the Wild - Chris Korbulic - International Expedition Kayaker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1645916015453-N4YOT66AZVALJIFAI90R/IMG_4129.jpeg Paddle into the Wild - Elecktra Mathews-Novelli - ACA Whitewater Instructor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/85b1b4c3-b93a-4bd6-8a30-f4288894fec3/ACA-Logo-+%281%29.png Paddle into the Wild - Conducted in Partnership with the American Canoe Association https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/e98c5485-da80-4049-b708-fa6cb23dde59/IMG_20210414_140908.jpg Paddle into the Wild - When? May 3-5 and May 10-12, 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/93a391a2-1570-4754-9b6e-435ae1a4300e/IMG_3411.jpg Paddle into the Wild - How would you describe PITW? “An intentional and supportive space to develop paddling and risk assessment skills in the pursuit of fun. A focus on conscious engagement with the wild throughout.” - Kyle “An excellent and necessary experience for folks of various paddling experience to learn more about packrafting with a focus on safety and empowerment” - Kira “There is just the right balance of student-ownership with the safety of having experienced people to support you in trying new things” - Leslie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/4abefaf9-9d3e-40a2-9e38-60cb77e9cbc2/GOPR0079.JPG Paddle into the Wild - A three day immersive packraft experience in Leavenworth, Washington …to ignite your thirst for river adventure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1706135955219-O98UOXO2O5UDKGNLHHF2/20210724_120448.jpg Paddle into the Wild - Who? You! A gender-balanced group (~50% non-male identifying participants) and our world class instructor team! https://www.basecampcascadia.org/our-team daily 0.75 2021-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1607984339874-47XR1XOO3SEUV5RAB3NP/image-asset.jpeg Our Team - Our Team Passionate volunteers and partners, from the local community and the greater Cascadia geographic scope (ranging from Southern Oregon - all the way to Southeast Alaska) bring Basecamp Cascadia to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617412791758-CEUPRA3FRLO43PSD9219/Jon+Profile.jpg Our Team JON STRAHL – TREASURER & GROUNDSKEEPER Jon is Katie’s partner in adventure and life. He is recovering from a career as a financial analyst in the renewable energy industry. One of his creative outlets is fantasizing about novel packrafting, climbing, and skiing lines on Google Earth. At Basecamp, you will often find him happily choring-around, and perhaps cooking a pizza behind the scenes to bring out to guests on a tray—accompanied by bubbly water. He is 2007 class valedictorian from Claremont McKenna College, a Fulbright Scholar, and holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Policy from Stanford University. He is Wilderness First Responder, ACA Whitewater Level 4 Instructor, AIARE Pro 1, and swiftwater rescue certified. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617411665423-2KTG6404LUPYEJ2I7R2D/Ella%2BNuttleman.jpg Our Team ELLA NUTTLEMAN - BOARD PRESIDENT; OUTDOOR EDUCATOR & PROGRAM COORDINATOR Ella joined Katie to host the 2019 Women in the Wild Retreat at Basecamp Cascadia where Run into the Wild was born. She helped establish key partners for Run into the Wild and supported the organization in program development. Her background is in therapeutic and outdoor recreation. She has a degree from Western Washington University in Recreation and Leisure Studies, and over 10 years of experience working for various outdoor education programs. She seeks to inspire curiosity and passion, strives to empower individuals to develop the necessary skills to feel competent in an outdoor setting, and aims to transfer the lessons and experiences they have outside to their everyday lives. Currently residing in Boulder, CO, she dedicates most of her time towards building a cabin in the woods with her husband Charlie, that brings her closer to the mountains and her natural habitat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617411191784-EHJOU2QPCNRGXR2RXZSK/WIWInstructor2.jpg Our Team KATIE STRAHL – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Katie is the founder of Basecamp Cascadia. This organization was born in the wilds of southeast Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, where she worked as an Environmental Protection Specialist. Her vision was to create an organization that could provide a space that offers tools and community to enable more folks to cultivate their own wilderness connection. Katie spent close to a decade working directly and indirectly for our public lands. She carries a MPA in Environmental Policy from the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy, is a Wilderness Management Scholar through University of Montana, and is currently completing the Avalanche Educator Track through the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education. She has found that her true spark comes to life when she connects people to the backcountry through adventure and self-discovery. When she is not building (physically or figuratively) Basecamp Cascadia, you will likely find her exploring her own backyard in some human-powered way accompanied with her adventure crew - Jon + Pondo! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617459265217-G85UMWQ1YH5YDB58YG0E/_DSC1935.jpg Our Team NAOMI LIEBHOLD - BOARD VICE PRESIDENT; PARTNERSHIPS & COMMUNITY CHAIR Since 2015, Naomi has been teaching environmental education to children, youth, and adults throughout the West. She has a master's degree in environmental education from Western Washington University, where her research informed efforts toward ensuring all children and families have opportunities to gain the benefits nature immersion offers. Naomi is most passionate about increasing access to the outdoors through inclusive outdoor learning environments. A former resident of the Wenatchee River Valley, Naomi now resides in Boulder, CO where she continues to teach and learn outdoors in forests, fields, and urban spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1617411767708-ETG6C3N2ATHX94BOL88Z/IMG_3171.jpg Our Team CHELSEA BEHYMER - BOARD SECRETARY; OUTDOOR EDUCATOR & PROGRAM COORDINATOR A former marine biologist with a background in environmental education, Chelsea is a Naturalist and informal science education researcher. After experiencing the leadership and resilience that is at the heart of Basecamp Cascadia while co-leading its first-ever program, Run Into the Wild, Chelsea knew she wanted to be a part of their mission for the long-haul and is very excited to be jumping on board to help develop and coordinate future programs, as well as continue to lead program activities when she can. Chelsea is passionate about science communication and fostering understanding of our connections to natural systems, from a vast mountain wilderness to a microscopic ocean world of wonder. She is pursing her PhD in Environmental Sciences with a focus on Free-Choice Learning. When she's not exploring or playing in the salty sea, she's be-bopping around the Pacific Northwest in a camper with her favorite white-water kayaker, pit-stopping along the way to survey the landscape by mountain bike. https://www.basecampcascadia.org/contact-us daily 0.75 2021-06-25 https://www.basecampcascadia.org/new-page daily 0.75 2021-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1630528620974-RVW3V367WZF3KI8T5QSG/Run+into+the+Wild+%287%29.png Ponderosa Fund - A fund to increase access to outdoor programs. Inspired by the 200+ year old Ponderosa Pine that overlooks Basecamp & models the power of what you can grow given adequate resources, as well as Sarah Histand’s “Sisterly Support” Program (a program to help take off the weight for those carrying a lot right now). We have started this fund to help folks grow in their outdoor recreational pursuits by reducing the cost to entry. This fund is geared for folks, especially those underrepresented in the outdoors, who would like to access a program, but don’t have the financial means to do so at this time. This fund is here to make it an option. Please reach out to us today if your interested in attending a program and want to utilize the Ponderosa Fund! https://www.basecampcascadia.org/expedition-reclamation daily 0.75 2022-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/52b74c53-ff1f-4e49-993e-8ab3d9f9e424/Add+a+heading+%281%29.png Expedition Reclamation Showing and Party - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1656030037214-ZDQ31XI9B6AXLY94JUHM/images.png Expedition Reclamation Showing and Party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1656518041994-S2VIKW0RQRN6TR9BO38J/original.png Expedition Reclamation Showing and Party https://www.basecampcascadia.org/registration daily 0.75 2024-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1645917957129-8BISLLSR67IACVLW87WI/MVIMG_20201010_133305%2B%25281%2529.jpg Registration https://www.basecampcascadia.org/registration/2021-run-into-the-wild-xt8c5 monthly 0.5 2024-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1645936956420-7ET7GSV0RVIGSD4A41AJ/PXL_20210528_163031257_2+%281%29.jpg Registration - 2024 Paddle into the Wild (May 3-5) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1645919241823-60DQLJDC7ZU8RJC1N1GR/20210523_114747.jpg Registration - 2024 Paddle into the Wild (May 3-5) https://www.basecampcascadia.org/registration/2021-run-into-the-wild-xt8c5-7sd6p monthly 0.5 2024-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1645919241823-60DQLJDC7ZU8RJC1N1GR/20210523_114747.jpg Registration - 2024 Paddle into the Wild (May 10-12) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/1706135955219-O98UOXO2O5UDKGNLHHF2/20210724_120448.jpg Registration - 2024 Paddle into the Wild (May 10-12) https://www.basecampcascadia.org/gear-store daily 0.75 2022-08-17 https://www.basecampcascadia.org/gear-store/basecamp-hat monthly 0.5 2022-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d45e741826a910001f8d096/275de3f1-77b0-4780-9e66-5ed9e0dd94d8/PXL_20220804_021607700.jpg Gear Store - Basecamp Hat